Argonne Scientists Discover New Way to Diagnose Cracks in Concrete
Argonne National LaboratoryA chemical reaction that causes concrete to crack and deteriorate can now be identified without harm, according to Argonne scientists.
A chemical reaction that causes concrete to crack and deteriorate can now be identified without harm, according to Argonne scientists.
Earth Day presents a good opportunity to help clear up some essential questions about climate change; what it is, what is responsible and how we know it’s real.
Argonne physicist Karen Byrum has been named a deputy project manager for the Mu2e experiment, an expansion of her current role.
Argonne has announced a new set of Maria Goeppert Mayer and Walter Massey fellows, supporting early career researchers.
Argonne’s Alfred P. Sattelberger received a distinguished service award from the American Chemical Society. The award recognizes Sattelberger’s career-spanning contributions to inorganic chemistry. It was presented at the ACS Spring 2022 conference in San Diego.
Update on a DOE-funded Argonne database tracking Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects for transportation, which are rapidly increasing. Projects involve landfills, dairy/agriculture, waste-water and food processing.
Intel's quantum test bed will be installed at Argonne in partnership with the Q-NEXT quantum research center. Intel's Jeanette Roberts is leading the installation.
Researchers are coupling the ancient and the modern to tackle problems in materials science.
Argonne scientists have used artificial intelligence to enhance hypersonic combustion.
Cleaner hydrogen production has always been possible, but it’s expensive. A research team using the APS has found more cost-effective ways to catalyze hydrogen production in a cleaner, more efficient way.
In a result published in PNAS, scientists derive an elegant equation that provides allows scientists to instantly calculate the quantum information lifetime for 12,000 different potential qubit materials.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) Program helps companies use artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop new energy-efficient materials and manufacturing processes.
Simulations performed on high performance computers at Argonne investigate assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy.
Technology developed at Argonne National Laboratory optimizes solar energy to keep microgrids operating for up to five days, offering critical backup during outages.
Researchers used the Advanced Photon Source to confirm the discovery of a new phase of metal, made from suspending particles in crystals and programming them using DNA. This new phase may be useful for new technologies.
Two new research restructures have been developed at Argonne National Laboratory.
Mechanical engineer Essam El-Hannouny is working with Progress Rail to explore use of different, “greener” fuels in locomotives. His work earned a TCF Award funded by two DOE offices (Vehicle Technologies Office and Bioenergy Technology Office).
Researchers have uncovered a new avenue for overcoming the performance decline that occurs with repeated cycling in the cathodes of next-generation batteries. This discovery could find applications in batteries for transportation and the electric grid.
Research conducted at the Advanced Photon Source contributed to a groundbreaking new molecular therapy to treat paralysis. These new "dancing molecules" signaled cells to repair damaged spinal cord tissue, curing paralyzed mice.
Argonne scientists have discovered a type of magnetic behavior that could help enable magnetically based quantum devices.
Argonne researchers have used a separations technique called capacitive deionization for battery recycling and to separate out fuels for sustainable aviation.
JOBS EVSE is an online tool that allows users to quickly estimate the economic impacts associated with the development, construction and operation of electric vehicle charging stations.
Argonne hosted the Computing Across the Sciences Mini Semester in December 2021 to create new opportunities for students who are otherwise underrepresented in STEM fields by connecting them to internships.
Cold spells, wildfires, hurricanes and other events are happening with increasing intensity. As the share of weather-dependent energy sources grows, electricity markets and power systems have the opportunity to improve short- and long-term plans.
The study expands the fundamental understanding of cartilage mechanics and demonstrates a valuable new research tool.
Purdue University honored Argonne Director Paul Kearns with the John E. Christian Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Argonne experts create e-learning modules for OSCE to support energy security stakeholders across member states.
Argonne National Laboratory will be participating in three new research projects with small businesses. These projects are part of $35 million in new funding from the Department of Energy to tap into the many talents within America's small businesses.
Argonne National Laboratory contributed critical tools and expertise to a new federal initiative designed to help states fairly and equitably build electric vehicle charging stations across the nation.
Argonne leaders mark Women’s History Month by reflecting on how the glass ceiling began to crack and they helped to boost each other up in the national lab system.
Michael Thackeray recognized for long career inventing lithium-ion batteries.
This feature story summarizes Argonne’s research, expertise and facilities devoted to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Areas discussed include transportation, advanced nuclear research, carbon capture and long-term energy storage.
New generation of postdocs make important contributions to research in science and technology while solving problems for society.
Argonne experts will contribute to an international effort to promote highly tailored technology road maps and investment strategies that will put net zero emission goals within reach.
Riccardo Scarcelli named a fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Medical research has benefitted from the intense scale, speed and efficiency of COVID-19 studies. Increased funding as well as applied methodologies, proven tools and advanced techniques help scientists stay prepared for emerging diseases and future virus threats.
MIT joins Q-NEXT, a DOE national quantum research center, becoming its 25th institutional partner.
In a result published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, scientists demonstrate a wide range of tunability in a family of qubits, an important step in designing custom qubits for specific applications. The Q-NEXT National QIS Research Center partially supported this result.
A number of different kinds of engineering are required to bring the APS Upgrade online.
Self-organizing microparticle groups reverse their motion when an electric field is stopped and then reapplied, a result that could help generate new tiny pumps.
HPCWire magazine recently announced Argonne award winners for research in high performance computing.
Argonne study shows that carbon emissions that come from making ethanol can cultivate algae which in turn can be used to make biofuel.
Three of Argonne’s rising stars take an introspective look at their careers and research in advance of Argonne’s OutLoud virtual public event.
The Argonne-led XCEL initiative is steadily improving lithium-ion batteries to accommodate fast charging for electric cars and trucks.
To give students from underrepresented communities the opportunity to learn and discover alongside professional scientists, Argonne offers First Look at Argonne, which connects students to undergrad programs at the Lab.
DOE funding across 22 states will drive the development and commercial deployment of advanced technologies for fusion energy, electric vehicles, offshore wind and more.
Argonne chemist Brian Ingram answers questions about magnesium-ion batteries.
Argonne researchers have laid out a set of rules to make data more usable by different disciplines.
Scientists who are part of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, headquartered at Argonne, have created a chlorine-based solid-state electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that offers improved performance.
Argonne scientist George Crabtree wins 2022 Energy Systems Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.