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Argonne to lead two microelectronics research projects under U.S. Department of Energy initiative
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryEmpowering change: Argonne hosts Women Energy Leaders training program
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryFirefighters learn from INL experts about electric vehicle batteries, safety
DOE/Idaho National LaboratoryIdentifying elements for carbon storage
DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory- Journal
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Snapshots of urban climate science
DOE/Argonne National LaboratoryIlluminating the elements under our feet
DOE/US Department of EnergyUsing a unique measurement tool, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have expanded our knowledge of the elements in soil and plants.
National lab collaboration enables faster, safer inspection of nuclear reactor components, materials
DOE/Oak Ridge National LaboratoryProblem-solver Chad Parish advances materials for nuclear safety
DOE/Oak Ridge National LaboratoryBack in the early days of his college career, Chad Parish realized his curiosity and interests were drawing him to the type of work he performs today in the Low Activation Materials Development and Analysis, or LAMDA, laboratory at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Using microscopy and microstructural characterization, he reveals the intricate atomic structures of materials essential for developing safer and more economical nuclear reactors. His talents and expertise place him at the center of many collaborations that pertain to materials for extreme environments and national security.
Nondestructive microwave radar finds moisture hiding inside a building’s walls
DOE/Oak Ridge National LaboratoryFor homeowners, moisture buildup can cause the biggest headaches. Mold grows on drywall and wood-based materials, creeping along walls, floors and ceilings. Building materials begin to erode and rot. As insulation becomes damaged, the home’s energy-efficiency decreases. Even human health suffers, as moisture also leads to air-quality issues.
The key to preventing extensive moisture damage is discovering it early, when it can be easily fixed.
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using microwave radar reflection to nondestructively detect and measure the moisture content of materials within walls without removing drywall or cladding. This also expedites moisture identification and enables mold growth to be treated in the early stages.