All articles tagged with #oak ridge national laboratory
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
AMD has partnered with the US Department of Energy to develop two new supercomputers, Lux and Discovery, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with a $1 billion investment aimed at advancing AI and scientific research.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AOL
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have successfully analyzed the chemical properties of Promethium, a rare earth metal first discovered in 1945, using a new technique to create a pure isotope. This breakthrough enhances understanding of lanthanide elements and could improve methods for separating and utilizing these metals in advanced technologies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IFLScience
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have characterized the rare earth element promethium in a solution for the first time, revealing its chemical properties and confirming its experience of lanthanide contraction. This discovery fills a significant gap in the understanding of rare earth elements and could aid in the separation and utilization of other lanthanides.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sci.News
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have successfully characterized the rare element promethium in solution for the first time, revealing its chemical properties and contributing to the understanding of lanthanide contraction. This breakthrough, published in Nature, fills a significant gap in the study of lanthanides and aids in the separation of these valuable elements for advanced technologies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CleanTechnica
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an eco-friendly alternative insulation made without harmful blowing agents. The nontoxic thermoplastic foam is made using hollow glass spheres and expandable polymer microspheres. The technology is readily adoptable by industry and opens avenues to develop safer composite foams for a variety of insulation systems. The need for ongoing research into insulation materials is ongoing, since space heating, cooling, and ventilation account for 35% of energy consumption for buildings — 29% commercial and 41% residential.