Atmospheric Science
If Earth were the size of an apple, its atmosphere would be no thicker than the apple’s skin. What happens within that thin atmospheric layer is essential to life on the planet, from the quality of the air we breathe to the rainfall that supports agriculture and ecosystems.
Human Health
PNNL scientists specialize in the use of omics technologies, such as metabolomics, lipidomics, and genomics, to gain a closer look at activity at the molecular level.
Radiological & Nuclear Detection
PNNL’s fundamental and applied research in radiation detection and nuclear sciences is bolstering the nation’s nuclear deterrent, reducing global threats, and solving energy security challenges. Our capabilities span multiple research areas including detection and interdiction technology, nuclear forensics, ultra-sensitive nuclear measurements, radiological emergency response, and nuclear safeguards and verification.
Chemical Physics
Interesting things occur when chemistry meets physics. Investments in chemical imaging technology, computational capability, and modeling provide the tools that allow this.
Chemical Separations
Bringing fundamental knowledge of interfacial science to essential separations challenges across diverse chemistries.
Nuclear Forensics
PNNL is a critical provider of research, technology, and operations for the United States’ pre- and post-detonation nuclear forensics missions. We leverage more than 40 years of experience in radiochemistry, plutonium processing science, and nuclear material detection technologies.
Catalysis
We address some of the grandest challenges in catalysis science, including bio-inspired design, modeling and simulation, and cost-saving reaction pathways.
Systems Integration & Deployment
Integrating systems engineering with policy and operational expertise, we transition solutions from the laboratory to the end user in the field and field experience into the research. We make national security technology work in the real world.