Global Collaborations
With leading researchers, sponsors, and collaborators at the table, PNNL examines complex and evolving national security technology and policy issues worldwide.
Nuclear Nonproliferation
We are committed to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Whatever the threat—nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive—PNNL researchers are working to protect our nation.
Global Nuclear & Radiological Security
PNNL scientists and engineers develop solutions to enhance the security of nuclear and radiological materials during its use, storage, and transport.
Transportation
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is advancing transportation technologies that offer American manufacturers and consumers more choices with fewer compromises. PNNL researchers leverage innovation in a wide range of sectors to strengthen domestic transportation industries and ensure that people and goods can move safely, reliably, quickly, and affordably.
Maritime Security
PNNL is leveraging decades of expertise and advancing technologies to enhance maritime security at home and abroad through improving part security, enhancing situational awareness, and enabling novel sensing techniques in the maritime domain.
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.
Fossil Energy
At PNNL, we are reducing U.S. dependence on imported oil through innovations for increasingly efficient energy production from oil, natural gas, and coal. These carbon-emitting energy sources will continue to serve a crucial role in the global energy mix.
Advanced Hydrocarbon Conversion
PNNL develops advanced materials, catalysts, transformational processes, and integrated systems to capture or separate greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective manner and to efficiently convert fossil hydrocarbons to electricity, fuels, or chemicals.
Microbiome Science
PNNL’s microbiome science research deploys omics and synthetic biology to understand and manipulate the functional architecture of communal microorganisms.