Materials Aging and Detection Science (MAaD Science) Laboratory
The Materials Aging and Detection Science (MAaD Science) Laboratory investigates the effects of production parameters, history, and service environment on the structure and performance of polymer and composite materials.
Gaining Insights into How Mineral Surfaces Respond to Electric Fields
To improve our ability to “see” into the subsurface, scientists need to understand how different mineral surfaces respond to electrical signals at the molecular scale.
PNNL Engineers Receive Awards at AIChE
Four engineers at PNNL received awards for nuclear science presentations related to Hanford Site cleanup at the annual meeting of the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals.
Nurturing the Next Generation of Nuclear Innovators
For PNNL’s Jonathan Evarts, Hope Lackey, and Erik Reinhart, this partnership with WSU opened doors and provided opportunities for their scientific careers to flourish.
Detecting Toxic PFAS with a Chip-Sized Sensor
PNNL has patented an instant, accurate and portable way to detect minuscule amounts of troublesome toxic PFAS chemicals in water samples.
A Leap in Using Silicon for Battery Anodes
Researchers at PNNL have come up with a novel way to use silicon as an energy storage ingredient, replacing the graphite in electrodes. Silicon can hold 10 times the electrical charge per gram, but it comes with problems of its own.
Oxide interfaces in disarray
Researchers found that certain oxide interface configurations remain stable in extreme environments, suggesting ways to build better performing, more reliable devices for fuel cells, space-based electronics, and nuclear energy.
Containing Hydrogen in a Materials World
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories have joined forces to reduce costs and improve the reliability of hydrogen fueling stations.