16-Oct-2024 Material stimulated by light pulses could be leap toward more energy-efficient supercomputing DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Peer-Reviewed Publication In an Argonne-led project, researchers used X-ray microscopy to discover a ferroelectric material that tailors its response to controlled ultrafast external stimuli, such as light pulses. The material might be applicable to energy-efficient microelectronics. Journal Advanced Materials
8-Oct-2024 Argonne receives funding for artificial intelligence in scientific research DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Business Announcement Argonne National Laboratory receives funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for two AI projects that aim to develop privacy-preserving and energy-efficient AI technologies, pushing the boundaries of scientific research and safeguarding sensitive data.
2-Oct-2024 Quantum research paves the way toward efficient, ultra-high-density optical memory storage DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Peer-Reviewed Publication Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago have proposed a new optical memory technology using rare-earth elements and quantum defects for energy-efficient, high-density data storage. Journal Physical Review Research
26-Sep-2024 Argonne researchers crack a key problem with sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and grid energy storage DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Peer-Reviewed Publication New method for cathode preparation prevents the particle cracking that caused performance decline with cycling of sodium-ion batteries, which offer a cheaper, more abundant alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Journal Nature Nanotechnology
25-Sep-2024 Argonne physicist honored with 2024 Science Breakthrough of the Year DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Grant and Award Announcement The German Falling Walls Foundation is recognizing Argonne physicist Saw Wai Hla for X-ray research that could be widely applied in environmental and medical research and the development of batteries and microelectronic devices.
24-Sep-2024 Innovative electrolytes could transform steelmaking and beyond DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Peer-Reviewed Publication Scientists are pioneering a new approach to designing electrolytes for more energy-efficient and less carbon-intensive electrochemical processes. They hope to improve electrolyte performance in applications such as iron production for steel. Journal Chem
19-Sep-2024 Elam named as a Fellow of the Electrochemical Society DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Grant and Award Announcement The article provides an overview of Elam’s career and achievements on the occasion of his having been named as a Fellow of the Electrochemical Society.
18-Sep-2024 McInnes named DOE Office of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellow DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Grant and Award Announcement Lois Curfman McInnes, a senior computational scientist at Argonne, has been named a 2024 DOE Distinguished Scientist Fellow for her contributions to software and high performance computing leadership.
13-Sep-2024 Giving batteries a longer life with the Advanced Photon Source DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Peer-Reviewed Publication Argonne contributes to landmark research that could lead to better cathodes for longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries. Journal Science
10-Sep-2024 Giulia Galli wins Joseph O. Hirschfelder Prize in Theoretical Chemistry DOE/Argonne National Laboratory Grant and Award Announcement Giulia Galli has been awarded the prestigious Hirschfelder Prize in Theoretical Chemistry. She is being recognized for her groundbreaking work in developing computational methods to predict and design material properties.