Researchers at ORNL developed a method to convert a commonly discarded hydrocarbon polymer into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels. The team has applied for a patent for the discovery, which treats polyethylene — the stuff of white cutting boards and shopping bags — with aluminum chloride-containing molten salts that serve as both solvent and catalyst. If scaled beyond the laboratory, the process could strengthen U.S. energy security and industrial competitiveness.
SNS celebrates 20 years of scientific achievements enabled by safe, reliable operations driven by its target system. Since coming online in 2006, SNS has celebrated many milestones, including being the first to successfully incorporate a liquid mercury target. This feature discusses the plans to incorporate artificial intelligence to support the target as well as what is next for the second target station.
Leah Broussard, a research scientist in the Physics Division at ORNL, has received the inaugural DOE Distinguished Mentor Award for Workforce Development, recognizing scientists who guide and support the next generation of researchers.
A research agreement between ORNL and Louisiana State University will accelerate energy generation and critical materials manufacturing and enhance job growth in the fuel and chemical industries, particularly in the Gulf Coast region.
In a first for TRISO fuel research, a cross-cutting effort among scientists at ORNL has successfully yielded first-of-a-kind neutron scattering measurements on TRISO fuel particles containing high-assay, low-enriched uranium.
After more than 25 years of experience in condensed matter physics, as a student, researcher and in high-ranking executive roles at neutron scattering sources around the globe, Jon Taylor brings a wealth of experience and accomplishments to his new
Three researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been recognized with Department of Energy Office of Science Early Career Research awards for innovative work in quantum materials, data visualization, and neutron imaging, advancing understanding of fundamental science and enabling new technologies.
American industries face months-long waits for forged and cast metal parts from overseas, slowing innovation in areas vital to the nation’s energy, infrastructure and security. To address this challenge, researchers at ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility partnered with Lincoln Electric to advance large-scale metal additive manufacturing.
Researchers from the University of Windsor are using neutrons at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory to better understand symptoms associated with E-cigarette/Vaping-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI).
Oak Ridge National Laboratory hosted the first National Neutron Scattering School, where 50 early-career researchers gained hands-on experience and training in neutron science. The weeklong program prepared participants to apply neutron techniques to advanced research challenges.
