Going Electric: Argonne Partners with the University of Illinois Chicago for Next Generation Electrochemistry event May 25, 2023
Feature Story Liz Laudadio is developing durable materials for clean energy In the harsh environment of a nuclear reactor, materials like stainless steel are prone to corrosion. Argonne Scholar Liz Laudadio is researching advanced coatings to help them last longer. May 23, 2023 | Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering
Feature Story Separations technology critical to converting biomass to low-carbon biofuel Argonne leads consortium to advance technology to meet the growing demand for biofuel. Aviation and other hard to electrify sectors are a key focus. May 19, 2023 | Energy Technology and Storage, Energy Conversion, Renewable Energy
Research Highlight Increasing the efficiency of thermionic converters New thermionic converters can help meet the demand for alternative methods for energy conversion. May 08, 2023 | Featured Patent
Research Highlight Minimizing waste from nuclear fuel recycling The system allows for recovery of molten salts and the collection of rare earth elements from nuclear fuel recycling. May 08, 2023 | Featured Patent
Argonne, Progress Rail, test low-carbon fuels on the path to decarbonizing the rail industry March 28, 2023
In the News Inside The Race To Tap A Controversial Source Of Carbon-Free Energy: Nuclear Waste February 06, 2023 | nuclear fuel recycling, spent nuclear fuel, Decarbonization
Awards and Recognition Argonne to work with nuclear companies in 3 projects funded by the Department of Energy Molten salt and microreactor technology, among others, will be enhanced. February 02, 2023 | Computational Science, Modeling and Simulation, Multiscale Modeling
Hot salt, clean energy: How artificial intelligence can enhance advanced nuclear reactors December 15, 2022
Press Release Argonne awarded $6 million to develop technologies for recycling nuclear fuel Two projects will demonstrate improved separation technologies to help the U.S. get even more energy out of safe, clean nuclear power. November 22, 2022 | Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Renewable Energy
Press Release Argonne releases small modular reactor waste analysis report Study one of the first to address nuclear waste production of small modular reactors. November 18, 2022 | Waste Management, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Fuels
In the News ‘A better testing approach’: UIC scientists work on new metals for everything from cars to light poles May 18, 2022
Feature Story Argonne’s innovations forge a path to a clean energy future An overview of Argonne’s lab-wide effort to create a carbon-free economy. March 07, 2022 | Energy Technology and Storage, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Earth Science