A Nano-sized Slice of Pie
Scientists explain why some molecules spontaneously arrange themselves into five slices of nanoscale pie
High Throughput Center
At PNNL’s High Throughput Center, robots handle routine and repetitive small-scale laboratory tasks to improve the researchers’ labor landscape—and productivity.
Charting the Frontier of Electron Microscopy
A gathering of international experts in Portland, Oregon, explored the future of electron microscopy and surfaced potential solutions in areas including new instrument designs, high-speed detectors, and data analytics capabilities.
New Report Boosts Development Options for Most Promising Biofuels
A new Co-Optima report describes an assessment of 400 biofuel-derived samples and identifies the top ten candidates for blending with petroleum fuel to improve boosted spark ignition engine efficiency.
Top Ten Blendstocks for Turbocharged Gasoline Engines
New report identifies top blendstocks that can be derived from biomass and are suitable for further development and commercialization.
Scientists Pinpoint Cause of Harmful Dendrites and Whiskers in Lithium Batteries
Scientists have uncovered a root cause of the growth of needle-like structures—known as dendrites and whiskers—that plague lithium batteries, sometimes causing a short circuit, failure, or even a fire.
New Nanotube Drug Delivery Shows Promise
A new drug delivery method designed by researchers at PNNL and Washington State University (WSU) has shown it can target and kill lung cancer cells.
New Catalyst Outshines Platinum for Producing Hydrogen
New PNNL research shows that a pairing of humble minerals outshines other reactive materials when it comes to producing hydrogen.
Where Liquid Meets Air: Unearthing How Air Pollutants Form
Global climate change is often at the forefront of national and international discussions and controversies, yet many details of the specific contributing factors are poorly understood.