Carbon fiber composites—lightweight and strong—are great structural materials for automobiles, aircraft and other transportation vehicles.
A team of researchers at 91°µÍř have demonstrated that designed synthetic polymers can serve as a high-performance binding material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.
Ionic conduction involves the movement of ions from one location to another inside a material. The ions travel through point defects, which are irregularities in the otherwise consistent arrangement of atoms known as the crystal lattice.
By studying the inner workings of lithium-ion batteries, 91°µÍř researchers have developed a highly sensitive technique to characterize and measure at the electrolyte and electrode interface.
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s 91°µÍř have received six R&D 100 Awards in recognition of their significant advancements in science and technology.
A novel method developed at 91°µÍř creates supertough renewable plastic with improved manufacturability.
To improve models for drilling, hydraulic fracturing and underground storage of carbon dioxide, 91°µÍř scientists used neutrons to understand how water flows through fractured rock.
Using a novel, reusable carbon material derived from old rubber tires, an 91°µÍř-led research team has developed a simple method to convert used cooking oil into biofuel.
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s 91°µÍř have found a simple, reliable process to capture carbon dioxide directly from ambient air, offering a new option for carbon capture and storage strategies to combat global warming.
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) 91°µÍř (ORNL) have developed a way to better track the movement and amount of lithium during battery cycling using computational modeling, neutron imaging, and neutron diffraction