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12-Oct-2023

Plastic production via advanced recycling lowers GHG emissions

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Research by the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory reveals that recycling post-use plastic through pyrolysis can reduce GHG emissions by 18-23%. Approach can potentially enhance sustainability by minimizing waste and fossil resource reliance.

Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production

10-Oct-2023

Argonne hosts resume writing workshop for veterans

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s Veterans Employee Resource Group hosted a resume writing workshop for a group of veterans, helping to build their professional skills.

9-Oct-2023

A real “rock star” moment: New mineral named after Argonne materials scientist Kanatzidis

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Grant and Award Announcement

Mercouri Kanatzidis, an Argonne and Northwestern University materials scientist, has studied sulfur-containing materials called chalcogenides for more than 30 years. A new chalcogenide mineral has just been named for him.

5-Oct-2023

Argonne National Laboratory, Purdue University agree to create joint research positions

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Agreement is newest example of Argonne’s collaboration with Midwestern universities.

4-Oct-2023

Using artificial intelligence, Argonne scientists develop self-driving microscopy technique

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Argonne researchers have tapped into the power of AI to create a new form of autonomous microscopy.

Journal: Nature

29-Sep-2023

Argonne joins Illinois manufacturers for “Makers on the Move” tour

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Business Announcement

Argonne’s manufacturing center joins with Illinois manufacturers to tour the state and foster innovation and collaboration. Argonne's materials expertise is available to help propel U.S. manufacturing forward.

29-Sep-2023

Can a roof’s material cool the outside air and lower energy demand?

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

To help understand how climate is affecting urban communities, researchers at Argonne examined different types of roofing materials and their impact on near-surface temperature and cooling energy demand through regional modeling in the Chicago area.

Journal: Science of The Total Environment

29-Sep-2023

Department of Energy funds new center for decarbonization of steelmaking

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Grant and Award Announcement

The DOE recently announced $19 million in funding for Argonne to lead the Center for Steel Electrification by Electrosynthesis. The center's aim is to develop a cost-effective process for steel making that would greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

29-Sep-2023

Argonne National Laboratory launches South Side STEM Opportunity Landscape Project at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Business Announcement

Argonne’s STEM Opportunity Landscape Project provides communities with a holistic view of their STEM assets, enabling them to identify strengths and potential gaps in STEM education and workforce development programing.

29-Sep-2023

Scientists discover a durable but sensitive material for high energy X-ray detection

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists demonstrated exceptional performance of a material for high energy X-ray detection. The material displayed excellent endurance under ultra-high X-ray flux and has relatively low cost.

Journal: Advanced Materials