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.
Battery 500's First Seedling Projects Awarded Nearly $6 Million
Nearly $6 million in new funding has been awarded to 15 energy storage projects through the PNNL-led Battery500 consortium.
ShAPEing the Future of Magnesium Car Parts
New spin makes lightweight magnesium auto parts more useful.
Seaweed-fueled Cars? Maybe One Day, with Help of New Tech
New ARPA-E funding in enabling PNNL to develop two different technologies that could one day enable cars to run on biofuel made from seaweed grown in the open ocean.
Harnessing Molds to Make Valuable Products
Scientists have learned more about how molds become cellular factories that can synthesize a range of diverse products.
From Moo to Goo: Cooperating Microbes Convert Methane to Alternative Fuel Source
PNNL scientists have developed a system to convert methane into an energy-rich substance that can be used as the basis for biofuels and even feed for cows that create the gas in the first place.
3 Small Energy Firms to Collaborate with PNNL
PNNL is collaborating with three small businesses to address technical challenges concerning hydrogen for fuel cell cars, bio-coal and nanomaterial manufacturing.
Video Captures Bubble-blowing Battery in Action
PNNL research has created a unique video that shows oxygen bubbles inflating and later deflating inside a tiny lithium-air battery. The knowledge gained from the video could help make lithium-air batteries that are more compact, stable and
Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory
Located at Washington State University Tri-Cities, this facility is devoted to the science and engineering of deriving energy from agricultural and forest residues, municipal and industrial waste streams, and other renewable resources.
Energy Frontier Research Centers
The Department of Energy has established a network of Energy Frontier Research Centers throughout the nation.