Aluminum is increasingly being used as a lightweight and sturdy building material, but the process of mining and refining it results in high energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. TheContinue Reading
Scrap aluminum can now be collected and immediately turned into new car components thanks to an innovative technique invented by the automotive industry, specifically for electric vehicles. This month, theContinue Reading
In laboratory tests, a research team from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory developed a sodium-ion battery with significantly increased longevity. An ingenious change in the ingredients thatContinue Reading
Zero-emission aviation on a large scale is still years away. That is why aviation stakeholders are so enthusiastic about biofuel. Lignin is the tough component of plants that gives themContinue Reading
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are now collaborating with industry to evaluate a method that employs magnetic nanoparticles to extract important elements such asContinue Reading
Engineers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory claim to have invented a freeze–thaw battery that can store energy for months, allowing utilities to deliver electricity during power outages caused by severeContinue Reading
A deceptively simple sensor system called Intellivent is developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) which can prevent dangerous conditions from developing in outdoor battery cabinets.Continue Reading
