Argonne has received $21.5 million in cost-shared DOE grants to develop flexible-fuel engines with ionization sensing technology, aiming for 30% higher efficiency and improved fuel economy. The lab will also explore the use of molybdenum disulfide as a lubricant additive to reduce friction and wear in industrial equipment.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed new single-site catalysts that can increase hydrogen production at lower temperatures, potentially reducing costs. These catalysts offer improved thermal stability and protection from sulfur species, which are common byproducts in fuel reforming.
Researchers used X-ray images to study tracheal systems in four beetle species, finding that larger beetles devote more space to tracheal tubes. This discovery suggests that leg size is a key limiting factor for insect body size, explaining the extinction of giant insects.
Argonne scientists have won three R&D 100 awards for groundbreaking innovations in teleconferencing software, chemical gas detection, and medical imaging. The Access Grid platform enables global collaboration, while Passive Millmeter-Wave Spectroscopy provides a new tool for fighting terrorism. The Ultra-High Resolution Mammography Sys...
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed flexible hydrogen sensors using single-walled carbon nanotubes, exhibiting high sensitivity and fast response time. The sensors can detect 1% hydrogen concentration in room temperature within 3 seconds and withstand bending and relaxation multiple times.
Scientists have discovered a new technique to clean contaminated water using porous semiconducting aerogels, which can also remove impurities from hydrogen gas. The unique structure of the gels allows researchers to 'tune' their pore sizes to separate poisons from the hydrogen stream.
Dr. Jaydeep Bardhan, a former CSGF fellow, received the prestigious Howes Scholar Award in computational science for his work on biomolecular modeling. He was recognized among only one or two fellows each year for his novel techniques and approaches to analyzing protein interactions and determining optimal molecular targets.
Scientists have developed a detailed understanding of neutral-neutral reactions at low temperatures, shedding light on their importance in interstellar chemistry. The study's findings suggest that these reactions can play a significant role in the chemistry of interstellar space, contrary to conventional wisdom.
The inaugural IBM Blue Gene/P system will enhance researchers' ability to conduct breakthrough science and engineering at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility. The new system will provide a leading computing capability for advancing knowledge in fields such as climate change, biology, and energy sustainability.
The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) will be the world's first X-ray free electron laser, producing pulses of light one billion times brighter than current sources. The device will enable scientists to discover new states of matter and probe chemical reactions in real-time.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory discovered a giant magnetocaloric effect in gadolinium-silicon-germanium alloys, which could lead to environmentally friendly magnetic refrigeration systems. The discovery reveals the role of non-magnetic germanium ions in enhancing magnetic interactions.
The ATLAS upgrade, called CARIBU, will enable researchers to accelerate beams of short-lived radioactive isotopes and study unstable nuclei. This will help scientists better understand the universe's heavy elements, including those created in supernovae explosions.
The Powertrain System Analysis Toolkit (PSAT) software, developed by Argonne National Laboratory, has won a national award for technology development and is being recognized for its ability to simulate various powertrain configurations, facilitating the understanding of complex powertrains. PSAT enables automotive designers to quickly ...
The partnership aims to standardize carbon credit trading in the US, utilizing Argonne's GREET model. This collaboration may lead to increased credibility and growth in the green-energy market.
Robin Santra, an assistant physicist at Argonne National Laboratory, has been awarded the first-ever Young Scientist Prize for Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. He was recognized for his contributions to the discovery of hole-orbital alignment in atomic ions generated in strong laser fields.
New research reveals that nanoscale magnets with chirality may play a crucial role in data transmission and manipulation in spintronic devices. The unique symmetry of these materials allows for the mixing of electronic, optic, magnetic and structural properties.
Researchers from the US, Norway, and Russia have identified the origin of 1/f noise in semiconductor electronics, which could lead to more sensitive sensors and detectors. The study found that the noise arises from the random distribution of impurities and electron interactions in a state called Coulomb glass.
Andrzej Joachimiak and Gerold Rosenbaum receive the award for their key contributions to protein crystallography research at Argonne National Laboratory. The recognition highlights the quality of their work in structural genomics and biophysics.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have created new materials with high charge-storage capacities, exceeding twice that of conventional lithium batteries. The materials also offer enhanced stability and reduced costs, paving the way for diverse applications in consumer electronics, medical devices, and hybrid electric vehicles.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory successfully trapped radium atoms in a magneto-optical trap, leveraging the unexpected help of room temperature blackbody radiation. This achievement marks a significant milestone in studying time-reversal violation and has implications for physics beyond the Standard Model.
The new VERITAS telescope array will enable the detection of an increased number of gamma ray sources, potentially including indirect dark matter detection. The instrument's sensitive instrumentation has an energy threshold of about 100 GeV and can identify sources with an intensity of about 1 photon per minute.
Researchers developed a device to concentrate and separate bacteria using electric currents, suitable for miniaturized medical diagnostics. The method, based on pH changes, can be used to separate living and dead cells or bacteria with different motility, offering new applications in biotechnology.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory has developed emission control strategies to meet air quality goals for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The modeling study, funded by the EPA, suggests that regional pollutants and ozone build up over several days due to meteorology and topography.
X-ray scattering techniques have been successfully applied to determine how dissolved metal ions interact in solution, revealing their structures and long-range interactions. This research helps understand how metal ions behave in the environment and has implications for predicting reactions to metal contaminants.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed flexible electronic structures that can bend, expand, and manipulate devices, paving the way for applications in sensors and artificial muscles. These structures were created by forming single-crystalline semiconductor nanoribbons in stretchable geometrical configurations.
The CRADA team, comprising Argonne National Laboratory, USCAR and the Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council, has been awarded the Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Award. The team's work focuses on mechanical recycling technologies and chemical conversion of end-of-life vehicle materials to fuels and chemicals.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory explore opportunities to increase solar energy conversion as an alternative to fossil fuels, with potential applications in electricity, fuel, and heat generation. Key findings include advancements in materials science, artificial photosynthesis, and thermoelectric materials that could enhance...
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory developed an advanced concept in nanoscale catalyst engineering, improving polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells for hydrogen-powered vehicles. The study identified a clear trend in the behavior of extended and nanoscale surfaces of platinum-bimetallic alloy.
Researchers discovered that cancer cells forming blood vessels exhibit a distinct distribution of cellular copper, which may help explain how copper-reducing cancer therapy works. This finding has implications for understanding the regulation of metal ion content in metal-binding proteins and could lead to new cancer therapies.
The Model Coupling Toolkit enabled researchers to couple individual climate models into a single system, improving the accuracy of climate projections. The toolkit played a crucial role in preparing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's new report on climate change.
Nine new projects and four renewals have been awarded large amounts of time on IBM Blue Gene/L systems at Argonne National Laboratory through the DOE INCITE program. Researchers will investigate topics such as protein structure prediction, foam formation, and nanoscale light manipulation to advance materials science and computing.
The latest Powertrain System Analysis Toolkit (PSAT V6.1) includes new features and improvements, enabling designers to quickly examine various powertrain configurations and understand their impacts on performance and fuel economy. More than 300 researchers worldwide use PSAT, which has been recognized as an R&D 100 award winner.
The partnership aims to reduce fossil fuel power plant water withdrawal and consumption, leading to more efficient use of water and energy. Advanced technologies will be developed to minimize environmental impacts and lower treatment costs.
The EPRI and Argonne analysis will evaluate PHEVs, hybrids, and conventional vehicles from environmental, cost, design, and marketing perspectives. The research project aims to provide a balanced study of the advantages and challenges of PHEV design and commercial production.
The U.S. will maintain a leadership role in science and technology thanks to Argonne's involvement in the SciDAC program. Projects focus on creating software and infrastructure for petascale supercomputers.
A new software system called SPRUCE provides computational resources quickly for emergency applications affecting public health, safety, and security. The system supports urgent computing on both traditional supercomputers and distributed Grids, enabling rapid access to massive resources during emergencies.
Scientists have created a new X-ray microscope technique that can observe molecular-scale features with precision, measuring less than a nanometer in height. This breakthrough enables the study of interactions at the nanoscale, which holds promise for advancing our understanding of various scientific and technological fields.
The free Access Grid Toolkit has been updated with streamlined user interfaces, robust middleware, and low-level services to facilitate rich collaborations. This new version supports wall-sized display technology, visualization of simulations, and enables seamless communication among researchers across different locations.
Researchers develop diamond resonators and oscillators for next-generation telecommunication devices, enabling higher data communication rates. The UNCD material exhibits exceptional mechanical properties, allowing for reliable and affordable production of tuning fork devices.
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have discovered a surprising new understanding of water quality, revealing that ions can co-exist as both outer-sphere and inner-sphere species. This breakthrough could lead to better control of water quality and a deeper understanding of various processes at solid-liquid interfaces.
Engineers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a suite of sensors that can quickly detect chemical, biological, nuclear, and explosive materials. The sensors use millimeter/terahertz technology to identify unique spectral patterns - or fingerprints - that uniquely identify explosives and chemicals.
Researchers at Argonne's Structural Biology Center have contributed their 1,000th protein structure to the Protein Data Bank, providing insight into cellular behavior, disease origins, and biomolecular interactions. The achievement highlights advances in technology and data analysis.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory discovered that magnetic vortices in nickel-iron alloy exhibit unique behavior when trapped within lithographically patterned ferromagnetic structures. The study, published in Nature Physics, shows promise for the development of faster and more energy-efficient electronic devices.
The novel material combines diamond's hardness with nanotubes' strength, offering potential applications in wear-resistant coatings, fuel cells, and electronic devices. The researchers developed a process to synthesize the material at the nanoscale, paving the way for fundamental advances in nanostructured carbon materials.
Argonne National Laboratory has received a $50 million NIH grant to expand the information available to researchers on biomedically important proteins. The grant will refine existing methods for structure determination, making it possible to produce over 250 protein structures per year.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new type of hydrogen sensor that shows rapid and reversible responses to hydrogen gas. The sensors use a discontinuous palladium thin film on a glass slide coated with a self-assembled monolayer, resulting in faster response times and increased sensitivity.
The study uses intense x-ray beams and electronic flight simulators to probe the muscles of flying fruit flies, revealing previously unsuspected interactions between proteins that turn 'on' and 'off'. The research has implications for understanding human heart disease and developing new models for cardiac muscle performance.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory witness continuous structural change in glass under pressure, contradicting long-held theories. They also observe a dense, disordered octahedral structure for the first time, with internal angles deviating from perfect geometry.
Researchers at Argonne National Lab have developed a new technique using WAXS to study ligand-induced structural changes in proteins, comparable to X-ray crystallography results but faster and cheaper. This method has the potential to identify lead drugs and analyze protein-ligand interactions more efficiently.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have made significant advances in studying sandwich clusters, which display unique magnetic behaviors. The clusters' potential as molecular magnets for magnetic storage and spintronics is being explored.