In the News

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

Akopov selected as ACS Inorganic Chemistry Young Investigator

Ames Laboratory scientist Georgiy Akopov is one of eight young chemists selected by Inorganic Chemistry and the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry as recipients of the Division’s 2019 Young Investigator Awards.