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.
Visualizing Oxygen Transport Pathways Along Oxide/Metal Interfaces
Oxide/metal interfaces act as the primary path for oxygen to move to and around nanoscale protective oxide layers.
Quantitatively Analyzing Nanoscale Hydrogen Distribution in Materials
Researchers demonstrated a path to quantitatively map hydrogen pick up in model steels.
Studying Scarce Electrons
Combining X-ray-based techniques allows researchers to locate and characterize small concentrations of electrons in complex semiconductor films.
Elke Arenholz Named IEEE Fellow
Physicist Elke Arenholz’s contributions to x-ray magnetic spectroscopy led to her elevation to Fellow status by the IEEE.
Enhancing Photocatalytic Efficiency Using Charge Carrier Separation in a Layered Heterostructure
Proposing a new synthetic route to layered materials that demonstrate efficient photocatalysis.
Separating Critical Materials from Dissolved Batteries
A simple gel-based system separates metals ions from a model solution of dissolved battery electrodes without the need for specialty chemicals, membranes, or toxic solvents.
Developing Data Science Approaches for Nanoparticle Synthesis
Machine learning methods and data science can uncover hidden patterns in nanoparticle synthesis conditions and property outcomes.
X-Ray Vision—Powers in Pink
Making it on CrystEngComm’s HOT list, the article, “Designing scintillating coordination polymers using a dual-ligand synthetic approach,” highlights research on existing materials that are non-traditional scintillators.
Guided Anisotropic Oxygen Transport in Vacancy-Ordered Oxides
The pathway of oxygen ion movement can be controlled based on the initial structure and substrate of strontium iron oxide thin films.