Science Highlights | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC)

Microscopic features of neptunium dioxide control how contaminants dissolve in underground disposal of spent nuclear fuel.

Designed molecules will provide positive impacts in energy production by selectively removing unwanted ions from complex solutions.

Chemistry provides a route to selective binding and extraction of radioactive cesium.

Ames Laboratory invented a non-toxic, “lead-free” solder that is now used to manufacture electronic components worldwide.

Understanding ceramic chemistry leads the way to a new remediation technology