Identifying Propanol Organization and Changes Inside Zeolite Pores
1-propanol converts from a monomer into a trimer at aluminum sites within zeolite pores.
Towards Understanding and Advancing the Catalytic Chemistry of Plastics Upcycling
The Institute for Integrated Catalysis at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is organizing a series of six lectures with focus on understanding and advancing catalytic chemistry for the upcycling of plastics.
Ionic Environment Enhances the Activity of Reacting Molecules in Specific Zeolites
Local ionic strength within zeolite pores tailors the chemical potential of reacting molecules, leading to high cyclohexanol dehydration activity
Novel Computing Tool Learns the Language of Chemistry
ChemReasoner combines decades of chemistry knowledge with large language models to propose strategies for effective new catalysts.
Directing Hydrogen for Bond Breaking
Tuning the environment and platinum-group metal allows researchers to control which bonds the catalyst breaks using hydrogen.
Zhang and De Yoreo Co-organize Colloid and Surface Science Symposium
The 98th ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium will be co-organized by Shuai Zhang and Jim De Yoreo.
Reactive Direct Air Capture of CO2 to C-C Coupled Products using Multifunctional Materials
Advanced Alcohol-to-Jet Fuel Conversion Technology Available for Commercial License
A process developed at PNNL that converts biomass and waste into a chemical intermediate or into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel is available for commercial licensing.
Annals of a Future Geosphere
Quin Miller is a geochemistry postdoctoral research associate who was recently recognized for “exceptional contributions” to PNNL. The nomination criteria included productivity, innovation, dedication, hard work, and strong sponsor impact.
Tracking the Neural Network’s Nuclear Clues
A 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan that knocked out a nuclear power plant helped inspire PNNL computational scientists looking for clues of future nuclear reactor mishaps by tracking radioactive iodine.