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DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

PNNL researchers developed a new model to help power system operators and planners better evaluate how grid-forming, inverter-based resources could affect the system stability.

Diverse approach key to carbon removal

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In new work, PNNL researchers find that 10 gigatons of carbon dioxide may need to be pulled from Earth's atmosphere and oceans annually to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. A diverse suite of carbon dioxide removal methods will be key.

Journal: Nature Climate Change
Funder: ClimateWorks Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Plastic upcycling to close the carbon cycle

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new method to convert waste plastic to fuel and raw materials promises to help close the carbon cycle at mild temperature and with high yield.

Journal: Science
Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

Cybersecurity defenders are expanding their AI toolbox

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Reports and Proceedings

Scientists have taken a step toward harnessing a form of artificial intelligence known as deep reinforcement learning, or DRL, to protect computer networks. DRL’s effectiveness at stopping adversaries from reaching their goals offers promise for a role for autonomous AI in proactive cyber defense.

Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

Harmful effects of long-term alcohol use documented in blood protein snapshot

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A detailed snapshot of proteins by PNNL scientists marks a big step toward a diagnostic blood test for a deadly form of liver disease – alcohol-associated hepatitis.

Journal: American Journal Of Pathology
Funder: NIH/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Mentors matter: Championing the future STEM workforce

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Isidro Garcia flourishes in his STEM career through internships and mentoring.

New sodium, aluminum battery aims to integrate renewables for grid resiliency

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new sodium battery technology shows promise for helping integrate renewable energy into the electric grid. The battery uses Earth-abundant raw materials such as aluminum and sodium.

Journal: Energy Storage Materials
Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

Metal alloys to support to nuclear fusion energy

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Tungsten heavy alloys show promise for nuclear fusion energy development, according to new research conducted at PNNL.

Journal: Scientific Reports
Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy

Scientists unveil least costly carbon capture system to date

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Peer-Reviewed Publication

PNNL scientists carve a path to profit from carbon capture by creating a system that efficiently captures CO2 and converts it into one of the world’s most widely used chemicals: methanol.

Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
Funder: DOE/US Department of Energy, Southern California Gas Company

New generator rolls into ocean energy

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

New PNNL-developed nanogenerator harnesses the renewable energy in ocean waves to power sensors that provide critical weather and wave information.

Journal: Nano Energy

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