New Funding for Fusion Materials Projects
PNNL researchers will pursue both fundamental and applied projects with this support from the Department of Energy
Nondestructive Evaluation of Advanced Manufacturing Components
Sharing advancements in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) for components used in the energy, infrastructure, and national security sectors.
New Research Effort Could Boost Nuclear Fuel Performance
Researchers have begun a series of experiments that could bring about more energy for grid, thanks to a special delivery of 11 "high burnup" rods.
Lights, Camera, Athena!
Through an unprecedented collaboration with Idaho, Savannah River, and Argonne national laboratories, the Athena Project has built a network of nearly 150 scientists.
INFUSE-ing Fusion Energy with Solid Phase Processing
PNNL will partner with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to develop innovative steel materials for fusion applications under the INFUSE program
Curiosity and Courage Leads to Career in Nuclear Materials
Senior Advisor Isabella van Rooyen shares her journey from child to internationally recognized scientist in nuclear materials and manufacturing.
Forging the Future with Finesse in Metals Manufacturing
From vehicles and airplanes to solid-phase processing of metals—how Curt Lavender and his team at PNNL solve industry problems with practical ingenuity.
Projects
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is driving innovation in drone-based technologies to address critical challenges across geophysical surveying, radiation detection, wetland restoration, and maritime autonomy.
Capability Areas
At PNNL, we’re advancing drone technology to tackle some of the nation’s most complex challenges. From ensuring aviation safety and regulatory compliance to designing custom payloads and harnessing AI for real-time data analysis.
Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management Symposium
Hosted by PNNL and endorsed by MRS, the Symposium gathers experts and young scientists from research and waste management to discuss the latest innovations and challenges related to the safe management and disposal of nuclear waste.