New ORNL Electrolyte Lets the Ions Flow
[ad_1] BYLINE: Greg Cunningham Newswise — Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have uncovered a path to design superionic polymer electrolytes for solid-state batteries and other energy applications that could help ensure a future of abundant and reliable energy for the United States. The scientists demonstrated that by carefully controlling the […]
Molten Salt Chemistry Converts Consumer Polymer Into Fuel
[ad_1] BYLINE: Dawn Levy Newswise — Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory 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 — […]
Gevo Licenses Catalyst Technologies for Jet Fuel Production
[ad_1] BYLINE: Tina M. Johnson Newswise — Gevo, an advanced biofuels company based in Colorado, has licensed two patented catalyst technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “This partnership will streamline the transition of ORNL’s catalyst technologies from lab […]
Decoding the Shadows: Vehicle Recognition Software Uncovers Unusual Traffic Behavior | Newswise
[ad_1] Newswise — Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a deep learning algorithm that analyzes drone, camera and sensor data to reveal unusual vehicle patterns that may indicate illicit activity, including the movement of nuclear materials. The software monitors routine traffic over time to establish a baseline for “patterns […]