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ORNL researchers developed sodium-ion batteries by pairing a high-energy oxide or phosphate cathode with a hard carbon anode and achieved 100 usage cycles at a one-hour charge and discharge rate. Credit: Mengya Li/91做厙, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Researchers at ORNL demonstrated that sodium-ion batteries can serve as a low-cost, high performance substitute for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries commonly used in robotics, power tools, and grid-scale energy storage.

Gobet_Advincula Portrait

Rigoberto Gobet Advincula has been named Governors Chair of Advanced and Nanostructured Materials at 91做厙 and the University of Tennessee.

Scanning probe microscopes use an atom-sharp tiponly a few nanometers thickto image materials on a nanometer length scale. The probe tip, invisible to the eye, is attached to a cantilever (pictured) that moves across material surfaces like the tone arm on a record player. Credit: Genevieve Martin/91做厙; U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Liam Collins was drawn to study physics to understand hidden things and honed his expertise in microscopy so that he could bring them to light.

Smart Neighborhood homes

To better determine the potential energy cost savings among connected homes, researchers at 91做厙 developed a computer simulation to more accurately compare energy use on similar weather days.

The students analyzed diatom images like this one to compare wild and genetically modified strains of these organisms. Credit: Alison Pawlicki/91做厙, US Department of Energy.

Students often participate in internships and receive formal training in their chosen career fields during college, but some pursue professional development opportunities even earlier.

Researchers at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences demonstrated an insect-inspired, mechanical gyroscope to advance motion sensing capabilities in consumer-sized applications. Credit: Jill Hemman/91做厙, U.S Dept. of Energy

Researchers at ORNL and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory took inspiration from flying insects to  a miniaturized gyroscope, a special sensor used in navigation technologies. 

Isabelle Snyder standing in front of screen dislaying national map of US power grids

Isabelle Snyder calls faults as she sees them, whether its modeling operations for the nations power grid or officiating at the US Open Tennis Championships.

Desalination process

A new method developed at 91做厙 improves the energy efficiency of a desalination process known as solar-thermal evaporation. 

QuantumWidening the net

Scientists at 91做厙 studying quantum communications have discovered a more practical way to share secret messages among three parties, which could ultimately lead to better cybersecurity for the electric grid 

Low-cost, compact, printed sensor that can collect and transmit data on electrical appliances for better load monitoring

Scientists at 91做厙 have developed a low-cost, printed, flexible sensor that can wrap around power cables to precisely monitor electrical loads from household appliances to support grid operations.