Content by Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Simulations Reveal Secrets to Strengthening Carbon Fiber With the help of the world’s fastest supercomputer, scientists just simulated 5 million atoms to crack the code
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:03
Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles. Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a way to make it even stronger. ORNL…
Reducing Cost, Supply Chain Constraints for Fast-Charging EV BatteriesResearchers develop lighter, more affordable current collector
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:09
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Strengthening the competitiveness of the American transportation industry relies on developing domestically produced electric vehicle batteries that enable rapid charging and long-range performance. The energy density needed…
Researchers build AI model database to find new alloysFinding metals for nuclear fusion facilities
Mon, 09/23/2024 - 14:23
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- A study led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory details how artificial intelligence researchers created an AI model to help identify new alloys used as shielding for housing fusion applications…