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A team from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania introduced a novel wet chemical etching process that modifies the surface of conventional metal powders used in 3D printing. By creating nanoscale grooves and textures, the researchers reportedly increased the absorptivity of these powders by up to 70%, allowing for more effective energy transfer during the laser melting 3D printing process.
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New technique enhances absorptivity of powders for metal 3D printing

LLNL researchers and academic partners develop a groundbreaking technique to enhance the optical absorptivity of metal powders used in 3D printing.

Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Korean Institute of Science and Technology attend a multi-day workshop at LLNL to explore opportunities for expanded research collaborations.
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LLNL and Korean Institute of Science and Technology to explore innovative clima…

Researchers gather for a three-day workshop at LLNL to discuss progress on shared research projects and explore collaboration opportunities on clean energy technologies, climate resilience and related data-science solutions.

Atomistic simulations, machine learning potential and accelerated degradation experiments reveal the complex role of CO2 in the oxidation kinetics of amine-functional sorbents for carbon capture.
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New research could extend the lifetime of key carbon-capture materials

LLNL researchers and collaborators make a significant breakthrough in understanding the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) on the stability of amine-functionalized porous solid materials. 

Three major approaches to durable carbon removal. The figure shows the major carbon fluxes that must be accounted for when evaluating the net amount of carbon removal that can be attributed to a project.
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Getting into the details of carbon accounting

LLNL scientists and collaborators look into the state of evaluating the climate impact of CDR projects (also referred to as carbon accounting). 

This year's DOE Early Career Research Program recipients: top row from left: Ben Zhu, Jennifer Shusterman and Steven Blazewicz. Bottom row from left: Kostas Kravvaris, Shusen Liu, Kyle Wendt and Filippo Scotti.
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DOE honors seven early-career Lab scientists

Seven LLNL scientists receive the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Early Career Research Program (ERCP) award.

Femtosecond X-ray snapshot of shock-compressed zirconium.
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New insights into metals under extreme conditions

LLNL scientists and collaborators compress single crystal samples of the metal zirconium, yielding surprising results. 

LLNL’s Mohror honored with prestigious technical computing award
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LLNL’s Mohror honored with prestigious technical computing award

LLNL's Kathryn Mohror wins the prestigious Emerging Woman Leader in Technical Computing (EWLTC) Award.

Annie Kritcher, design physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has been awarded the 2024 David J. Rose Excellence in Fusion Engineering Award by Fusion Power Associates for her role as lead designer and team lead of the first experiment to achieve fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility (NIF).
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LLNL’s Kritcher receives Excellence in Fusion Engineering Award

LLNL design physicist receives the 2024 David J. Rose Excellence in Fusion Engineering Award for significant technical achievements and potential to become an influential leader in the fusion community.

Frank Miller has been awarded Livermore’s 2024 John S. Foster Medal.
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Franklin Miller awarded Livermore’s 2024 John S. Foster Medal

LLNL Director Kim Budil announces that the 2024 John S. Foster, Jr. Medal is awarded to Franklin Miller, a principal at The Scowcroft Group. 

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers, including (from left) Saptarshi Mukherjee, Johanna Vandenbrande and Ethan Rosenberg, have introduced an innovative new approach to 3D printing using microwave energy to cure materials, opening the door to a broader range of materials than ever before.
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LLNL looks to revolutionize 3D printing through microwave technology

LLNL researchers introduce an innovative new approach to 3D printing using microwave energy to cure materials, opening the door to a broader range of materials than ever before.