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Read the latest news about Argonne’s research and technologies related to Science Innovations for a Circular Economy.

Scientists gain insight into recycling processes for nuclear and electronic waste

March 15, 2021

Argonne innovations and technology to help drive circular economy

March 11, 2021

Press Release

Getting the lead in

A new lead-based anode for next-generation lithium-ion batteries

February 15, 2021 | Energy Technology and Storage, Batteries and Fuel Cells, lithium-ion batteries

Image shows a lithium-ion battery, a lead-based core-shell particle developed for the anode, the element lead in the periodic table, and a lead-acid battery for an automobile.

Press Release

Striking gold: Advanced Photon Source enables catalysis research at small scales

By examining tiny particles of gold with powerful X-ray beams, scientists hope they can learn how to cut down on harmful carbon monoxide emissions from motor vehicles.

December 21, 2020 | Chemical Engineering, Catalysis, Physical Chemistry

Three different 3D representations of cube-shaped gold nanoparticles as they oxidize carbon monoxide. The data shows the strain occurring mostly at the corners and edges. (Image courtesy Aline Passos and Florian Meneau / LNLS.)

Feature Story

Q&A with Junhong Chen: Argonne’s lead water strategist addresses questions on managing our precious water resources

Argonne’s lead water strategist addresses questions on managing our precious water resources.

December 16, 2020 | Aquatic Science, Water Resources, energy-water nexus

In the News

The Race To Crack Battery Recycling—Before It’s Too Late

November 30, 2020 | lithium-ion batteries, batteries, battery recycling

In the News

Business perspective with Future Growth of Battery Recycling market

November 24, 2020 | battery recycling, Circular Economy

Awards and Recognition

Like a leaf – new ways to capture carbon from the air

Argonne and SLAC will develop artificial photosynthesis methods to enable direct air capture of CO₂ while expanding sources of energy through the conversion of CO₂ to fuels and other useful chemicals.

November 18, 2020 | Chemistry, Energy Technology and Storage, Awards and Recognition

n this project, we will explore a molecular photoreactor that captures CO2 and converts it to fuels and useful chemicals. (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.)

Plastic waste problem ‘amplified’ by the pandemic: a Sun-Times/ABC7 special report

November 11, 2020

In the News

Private-public partnership will use nuclear energy for clean hydrogen production

Project is first U.S. pairing of high-temperature steam electrolysis with commercial heat

November 09, 2020 | hydrogen, Minnesota, Idaho