A monthly recap of studies, news, and events at

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), based in Richland, Washington

April 2024

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Critical Minerals Recovery from Electronic Waste

PNNL researchers have devised a sustainable separation process to reclaim critical minerals from mobile phones and batteries that are typically sent to landfills by the millions. READ MORE

Beyond Higher Temperatures: Preparing for National Security Risks Posed by Climate Change

Beyond melting ice and higher temperatures: On Earth Day, scientists consider how climate change will affect national security. READ MORE

Finding New Chemistry to Capture Double the Carbon

A new look at a carbon capture solvent shows clusters and new types of carbon dioxide chemistry that could double carbon conversion. READ MORE

Garbage Could Replace a Quarter of Petroleum-Based Jet Fuel Every Year

Americans produce enough waste every year to replace up to a quarter of the country’s jet fuel with sustainable alternatives, new research shows. READ MORE

A Decade of GoAmazon

PNNL researchers have used field campaign data to better understand clouds, aerosols, and the interactions between humans and the atmosphere. READ MORE

Staff Highlights & More

Iyer

PNNL Earth scientist Gokul Iyer was co-lead author of an award-winning paper that assessed the impact of pledges of more than 100 nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

Hofmockel, Johnson, and Kalinin

PNNL-affiliated researchers Kirsten Hofmockel, Grant Johnson, and Sergei Kalinin have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society. READ MORE

De Yoreo

Battelle Fellow Jim De Yoreo was appointed member of the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee. READ MORE

Rallo and Corley

PNNL computing experts Robert Rallo and Court Corley contributed their knowledge in AI to a recent DOE report, Advanced Research Directions on AI for Energy. READ MORE

Explore Upcoming PNNL Events Here

Interested in learning about the current state of energy storage safety and reliability? Join us on the PNNL-Richland campus from May 14–16 for the 8th annual Energy Storage Safety & Reliability Forum. READ MORE

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