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When 3D printing metallic parts, Argonne scientists found a correlation between temperatures at the surface and defects that form below. (Image by Shutterstock / sspopov.)

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Promising new research identifies innovative approach for controlling defects in 3D printing

Argonne scientists use temperature data to tune — and fix — defects in 3D-printed metallic parts.

Computational Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Metals

Artistic rendering of electrocatalytic process for conversion of carbon dioxide and water into ethanol. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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Turning carbon dioxide into liquid fuel

New electrocatalyst efficiently converts carbon dioxide into ethanol.

Computational Chemistry, Modeling and Simulation, Catalysis and Energy Conversion

Imaging of the evolution of three cement particles. Green indicates dissolved minerals, voids and low-mass mineral compounds. Dark gray indicates solid materials. The imaging indicates that small particles tend to dissolve while larger ones grow further. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

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Cementing the future

Unraveling the centuries-old processes behind cement production can lead to sturdier and more cost-effective concrete.

Materials Science and Engineering, X-Ray Science and Technology, Scientific User Facilities

Using more biofuels and engines that handle them could potentially cut emissions and water use within three decades, according to a new Argonne-led study. (Image by Shutterstock / fewerton.)

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Argonne-led team finds specially-designed engines and fuels could cut air emissions and water use

Advanced fuels and new engine designs could reduce emissions and water use over the next 30 years, according for a new study led by Argonne scientists.

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Virtual lecture series finale connects interns to ongoing COVID-19 research

The final Office of Science Summer Internship Virtual Lecture Series seminar gave students across the many national laboratories a front-row seat to the groundbreaking work underway in response to COVID-19.

Computational Science, Computational Methods, Computer Science and Engineering

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Argonne National Laboratory Deploys Cerebras CS-1, the World’s Fastest Artificial Intelligence Computer

U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory Leverages Unprecedented Performance from Cerebras CS-1 to Solve Deep Learning Computational and Science Problems

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Analytical Chemist Yifen Tsai prepares a sample for analysis on the high-resolution ICP-Mass Spectrometer.

Correcting nonlinearity and mass-bias in measurements by ICP quadrupole mass spectrometry

Argonne scientists have demonstrated a technique that can improve the relative standard deviation in the measurement of inorganic isotopes by ICP-QMS by an order of magnitude or more.

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MOFs for Methane Manipulation

Researchers using the Advanced Photon Source have found a way to “activate” methane so that it can be converted into products like liquid fuels, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and much more.

Analytical Chemistry, X-Ray Science and Technology

(Left) Electrons transiting the 80 mm long metamaterial structure generate high power microwaves. (Right) Photo of the beam line at the ANL Wakefield Test Accelerator

Metamaterials for next-generation accelerators

An experiment at the Argonne Wakefield Accelerator demonstrates the potential of a novel metamaterial structure to yield higher accelerating gradients than current particle accelerator technology provides.

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