Forging the Future Newsletter - What's Inside: zero energy homes, Senate testimony, bubble-blowing battery & more

FORGING THE FUTURE

Research for secure, sustainable energy.

June 2017

Batteries


Video Captures Bubble-Blowing Battery in Action Researchers developed step-by-step explanation of how a lithium-air battery forms bubbles... read more.	Inventors Recognized for Technology Development Liu named Inventor of the Year; Sprenkle became a Distinguished Inventor of Battelle... read more.	The Layered Look of Lithium Sulfur The chemistry of lithium-sulfur batteries could allow electric vehicles to go twice as far as conventional batteries... read more.

Environment


PNNL Glass Lab Gets Special Visitor Sue Cange, Acting Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management, visited the Lab... read more.	Wellman Completes Inaugural DOE Leadership Program The Oppenheimer Science and Energy Leadership Program wrapped up in Spring 2017... read more.	Fred Zhang Selected as Outstanding Associate Editor He was recognized for contributions to the Soil Science Society of America... read more.

Power Grid

Leader of PNNL Electricity Infrastructure Research Discusses Grid Modernization with U.S. Senate

In March, Carl Imhoff testified on grid modernization before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. He was one of seven witnesses who provided testimony on opportunities to improve American energy infrastructure. Imhoff briefly described the federal role in grid modernization efforts, primarily through investments in high-risk/high-reward research to address national challenges, and working in collaboration with industry... read more.

Efficient Buildings


Zero is the Hero: Energy Efficient Homes Construct Better Lives Nearly three dozen case studies highlight success of Zero Energy Ready Homes... read more.	Sensor Suitcase Cuts Power Bills 10% Portable case licensed by two companies to make energy efficiency easier in small commercial buildings... read more.	Wireless Metering Challenge DOE challenge effectively stimulates market development for previously unmet commercial building need... read more.

Nuclear


Conroy Chosen as Finalist in "Science as Art" Competition Image captured during neutron irradiation selected by Materials Research Society... read more.	Prabhakaran Wins Best Poster Award at TMS Meeting Poster covers the effect of neutron irradiation on friction stir processed alloys... read more.

Transportation


Bio-Coal and Fuel Cell Firms Selected for Small Business Vouchers ThermChem Corporation and Emerald Energy NW will collaborate with PNNL... read more.	Engineer Honored for Work in STEM Education Elizabeth Stephens presented with "Minorities in Energy Champion" and selected for WA State STEM project... read more.	80th Anniversary of Hindenburg Disaster Hydrogen safety experts highlight Hydrogen Tools; say hydrogen as a vehicle fuel can be handled and used safely... read more.

Renewables


ThermalTracker: Secret Lives of Bats and Birds Revealed Thermal video camera and software quantifies flight tracks of animals that live offshore... read more.	InnaVenture Selected for Small Business Voucher Company's method to manufacture metal-organic frameworks will be tested and improved under PNNL collaboration... read more.	Video Shows Lamprey Tagging Micro-Surgery Juvenile lamprey acoustic tags, weighing just 0.08 grams, are being tested in the field for the first time ever... read more.

PNNL's energy and environment research mission makes a national impact because of our scientists, engineers, managers, and support staff. Join our team!