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2-D electronics take a step forward: Team makessemiconducting films for atom-thick circuits
Phys.org., June 10, 2013 - Scientists at Rice University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have advanced on the goal of two-dimensional electronics with a method to control the growth of uniform atomic layers of molybdenum disulfide (MDS).
Rare-Earth Europium Nanocrystals Never Seen Before Could Revolutionize LED Market
Science World Report, May 31, 2013 - Newly discovered minuscule nanocrystals that glow different colors may be the missing ingredient for white LED lighting that illuminates homes and offices as effectively as natural sunlight, and thus provide a boost to this already surging sector.

ORNL microscopy uncovers "dancing" silicon atoms in graphene
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., April 3, 2013 - Jumping silicon atoms are the stars of an atomic scale ballet featured in a new Nature Communications study from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Women in STEM

Distinguished Engineer

Winner: Ted Besmann
Citation: For outstanding sustained contributions in materials science and engineering related to nuclear fuels and ceramics

Early Career Award for Engineering Accomplishment

Winner: Amit Naskar
Citation: For contributions in advancing carbon fiber and polymer-based composites research via exceptional technical accomplishments and leadership

Early Career Award for Scientific Acomplishment

Winner: Athena Safa-Sefat
Citation: For outstanding contributions to the understanding of superconductivity in the newly discovered iron-based superconductors

Technical Support

Winner: Hu Longmire
Citation: For sustained, outstanding support of ORNL's materials science programs by development and skilled application of a suite of metallograpic techniques