Content by Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL, NOAA Launch Supercomputer for Climate Science ResearchNewest Gaea system boosts performance for more-advanced climate modeling and simulation
Thu, 05/04/2023 - 12:01
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN) -- In partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is launching a supercomputer dedicated to climate science research. The new system…
ORNL’s Deep Learning-Based Data Analysis Promises to Accelerate Materials ResearchHigh-resolution microscopy aids understanding and engineering at nanoscale
Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:02
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a machine learning-inspired software package that provides end-to-end image analysis of electron and scanning probe microscopy images. Known as…
Drones Give Bird’s-Eye View for Collecting Environmental and Security DataImproving information quantity and quality
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 00:01
The Autonomous Systems group at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is in high demand as it incorporates remote sensing into projects needing a bird’s-eye perspective. When it comes to collecting data for environmental and…
Reused Car Batteries Rev Up Electric GridNew technology can reduce pollution, bolster energy storage
Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:00
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- When aging vehicle batteries lack the juice to power your car anymore, they may still hold energy. Yet it’s tough to find new uses for lithium-ion batteries with different makers, ages, and sizes. A solution is urgently…
Manufacturing Process Produces Better, Cheaper Cathodes for Lithium-ion BatteriesFaster, less wasteful process uses less toxic material
Tue, 12/20/2022 - 12:00
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new method for producing a key component of lithium-ion batteries. The result is a more affordable…
Researchers Use Blockchain to Increase Electric Grid ResiliencyImproving data security and validation while maintaining power efficiency
Mon, 12/12/2022 - 12:01
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Although blockchain is best known for securing digital currency payments, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using it to track a different kind of exchange: …
Liquid-to-solid battery electrolyte technology licensed exclusively to SafireBattery tech startup moving to East Tennessee
Wed, 12/07/2022 - 11:58
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has exclusively licensed battery electrolyte technology to Safire Technology Group. The collection of five patented technologies is…
Racing Company Licenses Innovative ORNL Fast-Charging Battery TechnologiesFast cars may lead the way for EVs
Tue, 11/22/2022 - 12:00
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Marc-Antoni Racing has licensed a collection of patented energy storage technologies developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The technologies focus on components…
Using Ultrasound to Check Battery HealthInnovative technique could be key to reuse
Wed, 11/02/2022 - 11:59
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using ultrasounds—usually associated with medical imaging—to check the health of an operating battery. The technique uses sensors as small as a thumbnail, which could be…
Researchers Bring More Reliable Electricity to Puerto RicoOak Ridge Lab is developing technology to coordinate solar microgrids
Thu, 10/06/2022 - 12:01
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- When Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico in 2017, winds snapped trees and destroyed homes while heavy rains transformed streets into rivers. But after the storm passed, the human toll continued to grow as residents…