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Aaron Rossini named 2020 Sloan Research Fellow

Aaron Rossini, assistant professor of chemistry and senior scientist at Ames Laboratory, has earned a 2020 Sloan Research Fellowship for achievements that designate him as one of the nation’s most outstanding early-career researchers.

STEM Magazine From Trash to Treasure: Electronic waste is mined for rare earth elements

STEM Magazine for educators features CMI research in "From Trash to Treasure: Electronic waste is mined for rare earth elements"

Image of Ramesh Bhave, in research laboratory at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Quantum Sensors in Diamond Anvils Measure Performance Under Extreme Conditions

Ames Lab researchers contribute to new findings on quantum sensors

Quantum Sensors in Diamond Anvils Measure Performance Under Extreme Conditions

Ames Lab researchers contribute to new findings on quantum sensors

Ames Lab paper a Matter Editor's pick for 2019

Ames Lab paper a Matter Editor's pick

Ames Lab Director Adam Schwartz testifies on Capitol Hill

Ames Lab Director Adam Schwartz appeared before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Dec. 10 to discuss the importance of critical materials.

Adam Schwartz testifying before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

Ames Laboratory collaborates on development of elastocaloric material

An international research team led by the University of Maryland has developed a novel elastocaloric cooling material that is highly efficient, eco-friendly and easily scaled-up for commercial use. The researchers new cooling material is a nickel-titanium alloy that was sculpted using additive technology (3-D printing). Their work is published in the November 29 issue of Science.

graphic representation of 3D metal printing

Rethinking the science of plastic recycling

In a recently published study in the journal ACS Central Science, the multi-institutional team, including Ames Laboratory scientists, reported a catalytic method for selectively converting discarded plastics into higher quality products, such as lubricant oils or waxes. In turn, the waxes can be processed into everyday products like detergents and cosmetics.

Advancing U.S. Battery Manufacturing and a Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chains

Affordable lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized the world by powering our mobile electronics and with the potential of electric vehicles, demand for batteries is expected to rapidly grow. As we look to the opportunity of domestic battery manufacturing as this market grows, one challenge for the United States is that the United States is not a large producer of minerals such as lithium, manganese, cobalt, or graphite—all important components of today’s lithium-ion batteries.

Appreciating our Postdocs

Feature on Ames Lab postdocs for Postdoc Appreciation Week