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Packing ammonia borane in mesoporous silica results in high-quality hydrogen at lower temperatures

(February 2010)

When it comes to squeezing hydrogen out of ammonia borane, the packaging matters, according to scientists from three national labs. Ammonia borane releases hydrogen with heating by a multi-step reaction, but the nominal heating required to release that hydrogen requires additional energy, decreasing the overall efficiency. The scientists found that less heat is needed to free the hydrogen when the ammonia borane is confined in a mesoporous form of silica. » Read the Full Article

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Wendy Shaw awarded early career grant for catalysis research

(February 2010)

Congratulations to Dr. Wendy Shaw of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on winning a prestigious Department of Energy Early Career Research Program grant. This grant funds Shaw to design effective, inexpensive catalysts that mimic some of the design principles found in natural enzymes. » Read the Full Article

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John Holladay discusses biomass, infrastructure with New York Times blog

(January 2010)

The lead of biomass research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, John Holladay discusses the new ARRA research funding and the issues of biomass and distribution in a recent article titled "Funding for Biofuels Research" in the New York Times Green Inc. blog. » Read the Full Article

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PNNL's first two distinguished post-doc fellowships are with IIC

(January 2010)

Grant Johnson and Xiao Lin have been chosen as the first two distinguished post-doctoral fellows at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. As part of the selection process, both candidates presented independent research proposals and, through the fellowship program, will receive funding to conduct their proposed research at PNNL for the next two to three years. » Read the Full Article