The atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics group explores the frontiers of X-ray science and lays the foundation for X-ray applications in other scientific domains.

The catalysis science program explores the efficient use of natural resources, such as light alkanes (methane, ethane, etc.), as precursors of fuels for transportation and commodity chemicals and the upcycling of waste plastics to value-added products.

The Chemical Dynamics group uses complementary theoretical and experimental methods to explore and determine the thermochemistry, dynamics, and kinetics of gas-phase chemical processes.

Argonne’s work in catalysis and energy conversion seeks to connect fundamental and early-stage applied research and development in the areas of catalysis and fuel cells.

Electrochemical Energy Storage research and development programs span the battery technology field from basic materials research and diagnostics to prototyping and post-test analyses.

Insights into heavy element structural chemistries, both in solution and in the solid state, are informing fundamental behaviors relevant to inorganic, physical, and materials chemistries, as well as separations and environmental sciences.

Hydrogen-fueled polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) systems are high efficiency alternatives to conventional power systems for transportation, portable power and stationary applications. PEFC systems enable energy resiliency and rapid refueling.

The Interfacial Processes Group seeks to understand the structure and reactivity of solid-liquid interfaces, ranging from natural minerals to functional materials.

Research in the Solar Conversion Group addresses the key challenges of understanding how dynamics and yields for photo-induced electron transfer reactions are determined.