PNNL Researchers Make a “Beer Run” in the Name of Science
A chemical engineer by day at PNNL, Dan Howe is an ardent home brewer by night. The connection resulted in production of biocrude oil from brewery waste.
Three PNNL Innovations Honored with National Awards
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer has honored three innovations at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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.
Deep Learning Cuts Costs in Building Control
PNNL employs deep learning strategies to advance Model Predictive Control (MPC), a highly promising solution for intelligent building operations.
RemPlex: Innovative Solutions for Environmental Challenges
This interdisciplinary approach supports innovative solutions for complex contaminated sites, restores valuable natural resources, and protects surface and subsurface environments, water resources, and ecosystems—regionally to worldwide.
Tracking Toxics in the Salish Sea
With the help of a diagnostic tool called the Salish Sea Model, researchers found that toxic contaminant hotspots in the Puget Sound are tied to localized lack of water circulation and cumulative effects from multiple sources.
Energy Storage Safety and Reliability Forum Convenes at PNNL
The Energy Storage System Safety and Reliability Forum at PNNL brought together more than 120 energy storage experts from the U.S. Department of Energy, the national laboratories, utilities, industry and academia.
Collier a Bright Light at Convention
PNNL’s Jessica Collier received awards for her speaking skills and research at the Professional Lighting Design Convention in October.
Strange water behavior on aluminum oxide
Researchers adding water to the surface of alumina measured some surprising results that raise important questions regarding the fundamental reactions that govern chemical transformations of aluminum oxides and hydroxides.
Four PNNL Technologies Honored by the Federal Laboratory Consortium
PNNL moves laboratory technologies to the commercial sector and is honored by the FLC for excellence in technology transfer.