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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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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