Materials Research Society Fall Meeting 2023
PNNL scientists are part of the international Fall Meeting hosted by the Materials Research Society, showcasing interdisciplinary work in both fundamental and applied areas.
Tri-Cities Scientists ‘Magically’ Mining Metals From Water
PNNL and industry developing a faster, less expensive way to extract lithium for batteries used in cell phones and electric vehicles.
In Search of the Perfect Dynamic Duo for Efficient Cooling
When the weather heats up, so does power demand for air conditioners and refrigerators. But what if you could cool things down by using heat itself instead of electricity?
PNNL’s Self-Healing Cement Could Transform Geothermal Industry
PNNL’s self-healing cement outperforms conventional cement in a series of tests for strength, flexibility and mechanical stress.
Kevin Rosso Named American Geophysical Union Fellow
Geochemist Kevin Rosso named an American Geophysical Union fellow in recognition of his work leading the field of molecular geochemistry.
PNNL Wins R&D 100 Awards
PNNL has received 119 R&D 100 Awards since 1969, when the laboratory began submitting entries in the contest that recognizes top 100 inventions each year.
Controlling Thin Films with Atomic “Spray Painting”
Creating films with atomic precision allows researchers moving to the Energy Sciences Center to identify small, but important changes in the materials.
The Contradictory Catalyst
Using a natural catalyst from bacteria for inspiration, researchers have now reported the fastest synthetic catalysts to date for hydrogen production-- producing 45 million hydrogen molecules per second.
Energy Frontier Research Centers
The Department of Energy has established a network of Energy Frontier Research Centers throughout the nation.
How Seashells Get Their Strength
Calcium carbonate found in chalk, shells and rocks is one of the most important materials on earth. New insights on how it turns into hard, strong materials will help scientists design materials needed for a low-carbon future.