The partnership aims to advance additive manufacturing for critical energy challenges, including nuclear energy and broader energy infrastructure. SRNL and 3D Systems will jointly pursue advancements in materials development, equipment enhancements, and workforce development training.
Savannah River National Laboratory has won a 2026 R&D 100 Award for its 'Engineered Cermets for Advanced Reactor Waste Disposal' project, which aims to develop durable solutions for nuclear waste management. The project, co-developed with academia and industry partners, focuses on reducing storage footprint and environmental impact.
The SRNL-designed radiation detection system has been successfully implemented at the Port of Tacoma and NY/NJ, detecting illicit radioactive material in intermodal cargo containers. The system is expected to save significant time and space requirements for scanning these containers, increasing operational efficiency.
Researchers at SRNL have developed an electrochemical technique to monitor microbial growth and energy levels, improving cost-effectiveness and automating bioprocesses. This technology uses electrodes to detect changes in electrical current, providing early warnings for optimal conditions.
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River National Laboratory and Ukraine's International Radioecology Laboratory collaborated on a special issue of the Health Physics Journal, publishing studies on environmental radiation monitoring, decommissioning Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant cooling ponds, and radioecology re...
Researchers discovered melanin can receive electrons, counteracting gamma radiation's oxidizing effects, resulting in electric current production. This finding has potential applications in the space industry, where equipment is exposed to high levels of radiation.
Researchers at SRNL are using patented microbes to break down chlorinated solvents in contaminated groundwater. The MicroCED mixture has shown promise in transforming lethal chlorinated ethenes into safe end products, potentially offering a cheaper alternative to energy-intensive cleanup methods.
The SRNL filter design uses a patented rotary microfilter to separate solid material from radioactive liquid waste, reducing costs and infrastructure for high-level waste disposal. The adapted system is now being tested at the Hanford Site and made available for other potential users.
The collaboration aims to provide valuable information on subjects of mutual interest while assisting Ukrainians' research efforts. The team plans to publish their findings in scholarly journals, with papers scheduled for publication in the Health Physics Journal.
SRNL is working with universities to develop prevention and cleanup methods for flooded homes, analyzing common mold types and identifying toxic strains. The research aims to determine the best ways to clean structures, prepare materials to prevent mold growth, and assess health risks.
SRNL's patent-pending Porous Walled Hollow Glass Microspheres will be used in targeted drug delivery, hydrogen storage and other applications. The microspheres' network of interconnected pores enable gas storage and release.
A team of researchers at the Savannah River National Laboratory has developed a novel closed cycle for producing aluminum hydride, a high capacity hydrogen storage material. The electrochemical method allows for the regeneration of the material, making it potentially cost-effective and efficient.
Researchers at SRNL are investigating nanostructured coatings to enhance the efficiency of solar cells by reducing reflection. These coatings have shown promise in mimicking nature's ability to absorb light, with potential applications in commercial, home-based, and space-based solar cells.
BioTiger has shown a 50% improvement in separation of oil from sand particles within 4 hours and a five-fold increase at 25 hours. It also reduces energy costs and environmental impact by producing chemicals for industrial uses.