Towards Understanding and Advancing the Catalytic Chemistry of Plastics Upcycling
The Institute for Integrated Catalysis at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is organizing a series of six lectures with focus on understanding and advancing catalytic chemistry for the upcycling of plastics.
Ionic Environment Enhances the Activity of Reacting Molecules in Specific Zeolites
Local ionic strength within zeolite pores tailors the chemical potential of reacting molecules, leading to high cyclohexanol dehydration activity
Novel Computing Tool Learns the Language of Chemistry
ChemReasoner combines decades of chemistry knowledge with large language models to propose strategies for effective new catalysts.
Directing Hydrogen for Bond Breaking
Tuning the environment and platinum-group metal allows researchers to control which bonds the catalyst breaks using hydrogen.
Zhang and De Yoreo Co-organize Colloid and Surface Science Symposium
The 98th ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium will be co-organized by Shuai Zhang and Jim De Yoreo.
Fabrication of New Radioactive Material Transportation Packaging Under Way
A PNNL team is leading the design, fabrication, and regulatory testing, and delivery of new packaging units that will be used to ship radioactive materials safely and securely.
Longstanding Nuclear Safeguards Project Wraps up with a System Sendoff
The prototype Unattended Cylinder Verification Station is ready for further testing by the International Atomic Energy Agency to help make sure countries are honoring their nuclear safeguards obligations.
NNSA Recognizes Teamwork for Tritium Supply
The NNSA Office of Defense Programs recognized efforts of a team that made sure a $100 million basic ordering agreement was awarded and approved on time.
Two PNNL Managers Complete Distinguished Yearlong Leadership Program
Program seeks to develop exceptional scientists, engineers, and operations staff who can materially advance DOE missions.
PNNL Qualified to Produce Microparticles for IAEA
Microparticles help the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Network of Analytical Laboratories with quality of analyses.