Scientists at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have revealed the molecular movement of lanthanide separation, an essential step in rare earth element extraction. Their study was published in Chemical Science. The team studied lanthanides, a rare earth element with a wide variety of uses, from TV screens to oil refining. The DOE…
National Lab collaboration advances nuclear reactor inspections with faster, safer techniques
A partnership between the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is streamlining inspections of nuclear reactor components and materials by using advanced algorithms and advanced imaging technology. Initially focused on additively manufactured nuclear parts, the collaboration has expanded to include inspections of nuclear fuel, enabling quicker and safer evaluations. Key…