Research Highlights | Argonne National Laboratory

Uncovering the Role of Clays in Mercury Emission from Soils

Argonne insights will improve models of the global transport of mercury, helping to protect human health and the environment.

February 18, 2021 | Biology

Argonne research featured by Exascale Computing Project

February 08, 2021

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Two-dimensional superconductivity at KTaO₃ interfaces

In a study published in Science, researchers discovered the unconventional quantum state of two-dimensional superconductivity at selected interfaces of KTaO₃ with EuO or LaAlO₃.

February 08, 2021 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, magnetic field, quantum states

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High quantum efficiency photocathodes based on ultrananocrystalline diamond

In a study published in Applied Physics Letters, researchers demonstrated high quantum efficiency in photocathodes of nitrogen-incorporated ultananocrystalline diamond at moderate vacuum.

February 08, 2021 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, photocathodes, quantum efficiency

Solving a Knotty Problem

January 12, 2021

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Turning carbon dioxide into liquid fuel

In a study published in Nature Energy, researchers discovered a new electrocatalyst that efficiently converts carbon dioxide into ethanol.

January 11, 2021 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Electrocatalysis, electrochemical conditions

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High-entropy alloy nanoparticles with high oxidation resistance

In a study published in ACS Nano, researchers discovered far-reaching applications of nanoparticles made of multiple elements.

January 11, 2021 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, high-entropy alloys, nanoparticles

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Bifunctional Janus Particles as Synthetic Nanoparticle Antibodies

In a study published in Nano Letters, researchers developed a therapeutic antibody platform based on synthetic bifunctional nanoparticles.

January 06, 2021 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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Resolving the atomic structure of sequential infiltration synthesis (SIS) derived inorganic clusters

In a study published in ACS Nano, researchers resolved the structural evolution of SIS-derived inorganic clusters.

December 17, 2020 | extended X-ray absorption fine structure, indium oxide, pair distribution function

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Pushing past the limits: nanoimaging and control of resistive switching in VO₂

In a study published in Small, researchers demonstrated control of a metal-insulator switching device.

December 10, 2020 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, nanoscale imaging, nanoscale control