Submicron Resolution X-ray Spectroscopy
Science Highlights
Brookhaven's Top 10 Discoveries of 2024
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Brookhaven Lab celebrates a year of scientific successes, from creating the biggest bits of antimatter to improving qubits, catalysts, batteries, and more!
Multimodal X-Ray Imaging of Single Cell Reveals Complex Inner Workings
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Scientists develop a novel method to image a single cell, achieving nanometer resolution without damaging delicate organelles.
Pioneering the Cellular Frontier
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Brookhaven researchers explore a single cell using advanced X-ray imaging techniques.
Cesium-Based Additive Leads to More Stable Lithium Metal Batteries
Friday, June 14, 2024
Researchers used cesium nitrate (CsNO3) to stabilize the electrodes of lithium (Li) metal batteries.
Imparting Glass with New Properties
Friday, January 5, 2024
Musterman aims to use his research to impart glass with specific properties that could benefit emerging technologies.
X-rays Reveal Unexpected Protein Function in Plants
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Scientists discovered that a plant protein transports both iron and copper, which could help reduce human mineral deficiencies.
Uncovering Reaction Mechanisms of Aqueous Zn/MnO2 Batteries
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Scientists elucidate the mechanisms that drive aqueous Zn/MnO2 batteries
Toxic Metals in Soldiers' Lungs From Burn Pit Exposure
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Scientists pave the way for legislation that provides expanded benefits and services for these war veterans.
Cobalt-free Cathode Could Lead to Safer, Longer-lasting Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and four national laboratories have devised a way to make lithium-ion battery cathodes without using cobalt, a mineral plagued by price volatility and geopolitical complications.
Added Robust Interphase Stabilizes Promising Cathode Material
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Scientists demonstrated a 97% charge retainment after 200 cycles, opening the pathway to longer-lasting batteries.
Student Researchers Published Study on Micrometeorites
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The team used x-rays to help understand these extraterrestrial particles that explain the geology and chemistry of Earth and beyond.
Special Delivery: Nutrients to Plants
Monday, September 30, 2019
Scientists investigate how nanomaterials could be used to tackle global food security challenges.
3.7-billion-year-old Structures Formed by Tectonics, not Life
Friday, November 30, 2018
The 3.7-billion-year-old structures were considered the first evidence for life on the planet; however, new evidence suggests differently
New Insights into the Synthesis Process of Layered Oxides
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Scientists investigated the synthesis of high-performance layered oxide cathode materials for next-generation batteries
Using Plants to Immobilize and Stabilize Arsenic in the Soil
Thursday, May 31, 2018
X-ray studies reveal details of how P. juliflora shrub roots scavenge and immobilize arsenic from toxic mine tailings
Safety Concerns Over Tungsten
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Scientists at McGill used the National Synchrotron Light Source II to determine how tungsten accumulates in bone tissue.
Multimodal Research Provides Insight into Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Scientists gained insights into the chemical reactions and possible side effects of lithium-sulfur batteries using a combination of x-ray characterization techniques
Pigments in Oil Paintings Linked to Artwork Degradation
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
By analyzing a microscopic sample from a 15th century oil painting, scientists have determined what is responsible for "soap formation," a widespread degradation process in oil paintings.
Uncovering Why Copper Improves a Battery's Cathode and Overall Performance
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Researchers employed a high-resolution x-ray imaging technique to reveal how the incorporation of copper into a battery’s cathode improves the battery.
Speedy X-Ray Detector Arrives at NSLS-II
Friday, May 5, 2017
Advanced detector fuels discovery by allowing users to collect massive datasets in less time with millionth-of-a-meter resolution.
