Research Highlight Improving heat exchanger reliability for advanced nuclear reactors February 18, 2026 | AET Highlights, AMD Highlights
Research Highlight Argonne research points to better membranes for separating and concentrating carbon dioxide Computational and experimental insights identified membrane materials that help capture carbon dioxide from mixed gas streams more efficiently. February 09, 2026 | AMD Highlights
Research Highlight Sibendu Som named manufacturing director at Argonne National Laboratory Argonne names Sibendu Som director of its Materials Manufacturing Innovation Center, where he will leverage the lab’s unique facilities and industry partnerships to accelerate U.S. scale-up and manufacturing of advanced materials and chemistries. January 27, 2026 | Manufacturing Engineering, MMIC Highlight, AET Highlights
Research Highlight Argonne Study Reveals the Potential and Limitations of AI Tools in Research May 21, 2025 | Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Business and Information Services
Research Highlight Featured publication in Advanced Energy Materials: Breakthrough on Efficient, Low-Cost Li-ion Battery Recycling March 31, 2025 | AET Highlights, AMD Highlights
Research Highlight Argonne earns national funding for tools to calculate costs, close recycling loops on lithium-ion batteries Scientists can now expand their reach to help manufacturers produce the world’s most efficient batteries on a sustainable commercial scale. September 24, 2024 | Batteries and Fuel Cells, Awards and Recognition, AMD Highlights
Research Highlight Argonne’s materials recycling group leader discusses the future of battery recycling “What can we do to make [electric vehicles] even greener by making sure we can recycle these materials?” June 13, 2024 | AMD Highlights, battery recycling
Research Highlight Battery recycling will become more practical with Argonne-developed techniques Scientists at Argonne are making it safer, easier, and cheaper for consumers to recycle batteries from their electronic devices. April 05, 2024 | Batteries and Fuel Cells, AMD Highlights, battery recycling
Research Highlight Polzin Recognized by DOE for Outstanding Achievement Polzin was recognized for his technical analysis and support for the implementation of tax provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. February 02, 2024 | Awards and Recognition, AMD Highlights
Research Highlight Argonne postdoc receives UIC Graduate College’s Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation Award The award highlights Francisco Laguna’s work investigating the atomic structure of delicate materials. December 11, 2023 | Awards and Recognition, AMD Highlights