Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a new aluminum alloy, DuAlumin-3D, which is strong and heat-resistant, potentially revolutionizing automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

ORNL has developed a new muon detector, enhancing nuclear material monitoring and quantum computing, offering unique imaging capabilities for dense materials and heralding cross-disciplinary success.

Scientists at ORNL found that the growth location of poplar trees affects their cell wall composition, particularly lignin, which is crucial for biofuel development.

An ORNL researcher, Dr. Kankanamalage, is advancing separation methods for cancer-fighting radioisotopes, with impacts on medical treatments and fulfilling a personal childhood promise.

Neutron research at ORNL, led by Dina Hegazy, is advancing oil recovery methods to secure energy independence, focusing on CO2 huff-n-puff techniques to extract more oil from unconventional reserves.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is developing military-grade steel with a $5 million grant, aiming to enhance national security and revive domestic production.

Brian Davison marks 40 years at ORNL, highlighting his contributions to the bioeconomy, mentorship, and the development of a biomass-to-fuel process with Vertimass LLC.

Researchers at the University of Tennessee developed a sensor to detect PTSD biomarkers, offering a more objective diagnosis method, with possible future applications in personalized medicine.

Vinit Chaudhary, founder of Elemental Composites, works on sustainable natural fiber composites with support from ORNL's Innovation Crossroads program, aiming to match fiberglass performance and open a plant in East Tennessee.

ORNL researchers studied plant root-soil interactions, using untargeted metabolomics to explore rhizodeposition impacts on plant and soil microbes, potentially aiding energy and food crop growth.

ORNL scientists have enhanced atomic force microscopy to improve the study of bacterial biofilms, linking individual bacteria with biofilm structure and using machine learning to analyze data, published in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed new medium-voltage circuit breakers that improve direct current handling, potentially leading to cost savings and a more reliable electric grid.

ORNL researchers developed a cost-effective, dry process for lithium-ion battery production using long carbon fibers, enhancing efficiency, safety, and strength while reducing manufacturing costs and environmental impact.