Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Not all critical minerals need to come from digging up the earth.

A team of researchers partnered with Visolis to develop a hydrogenolysis catalyst that can operate at low-pressures (≤ 5 MPa) and demonstrate conversion of a fermentation-derived C6 intermediate to a high value chemical monomer. The rewards? Risk and cost reduction for bioproduct process commercialization. And, developing a stable and selective catalyst for biomass conversion R&D. […]

New shipping regulations set limits on sulfur in maritime fuel, reducing harmful pollution but inadvertently ceasing a cooling effect on Earth's climate

2,3-butanediol (BDO) is a common component in fermentation broths present in low concentrations. Recovery/separation of 2,3-butanediol poses many challenges due to inherent limitations such as its high affinity with water and issues with energy-intensive evaporation and multi-stage distillation. BDO separations approaches have been under development by the Separations Consortium for several years. A team…

In a first for warp drives, this research actually obeys the laws of physics.

Proteins are molecular machines, with flexible pieces and moving parts. Understanding how these parts move helps scientists unravel the function a protein plays in living things—and potentially how to change its effects. Biochemists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and colleagues at DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have published a new example of how one such…

With rivers across the West running low, electric utilities must get creative if they are to meet demand without increasing emissions.

Researchers aim to create affordable alternatives with strength and durability akin to traditional materials, reducing environmental impact.

The AI model analyzed millions of potential materials that could replace lithium.

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Microsoft announced Tuesday that a team of scientists used artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to plow through 32.6 million possible...

Microsoft collaborates with PNNL to develop innovative battery technology, showcasing the power of Azure Quantum Elements.

Working with a national lab, the software giant used AI to tackle the flaws of today's lithium batteries—and pave a new path for scientific discovery.

As if we needed another reason to quickly ditch fossil fuels: Cleaner snow melts much more slowly.

This week America's Department of Energy announced $264 million for 29 projects as part of its Energy Earthshots Initiative "to advance clean energy technologies within the decade." The funding will support 11 new research centers — along with 18 university research teams — studyin...

What we learned from a summer of reporting on extreme heat.

A functioning warp drive would allow humans to reach the far ends of the cosmos in the blink of an eye.

Computer scientists have developed an innovative technique to enhance the detection of a common internet attack.

Record highs in the US are due to a heat dome—and it's expected to worsen.

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