Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory is a research center that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Researchers develop new membrane technology to extract lithium from water
Lithium, the lightest metal on the periodic table, plays a pivotal role in modern life. Its low weight and high energy density make it ideal for electric vehicles, cellphones, laptops and military technologies where every ounce counts. As demand for lithium skyrockets, concerns about supply and reliability are growing. To help meet surging demand and […]
Argonne and a Moroccan University sign agreement to advance green energy tech and computing
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on key areas of mutual interest related to green energy technology and the nexus of water and energy. In a ceremony held at UM6P’s campus in Benguerir, the MOU was signed […]
Even far below freezing, ice’s surface begins melting as temperatures rise
Physics is filled with mysteries. To find a few worth exploring, look no further than an ice cube. At room temperature, of course, the cube will melt before your eyes. But even far below freezing, ice can shift in barely perceptible ways that scientists are still trying to understand. Using imaging tools at the U.S. […]
First of its kind dataset shows future flooding risk at neighborhood level
Climate change fueled extreme weather events, like flooding, are happening more frequently.
Pivotal discovery in sensor technology to combat water contamination
New screening method eliminates faulty electronic sensors for measuring toxins and other elements in water.
To boost supply chains, scientists are looking at ways to recover valuable materials from water
From the oceans to geothermal brines, water is an underexplored resource for providing various materials.
New catalyst lowers cost for producing environmentally sustainable hydrogen from water
Clean hydrogen could not only propel vehicles with no emitted pollutants but also help decarbonize industrial processes.
New tool helps researchers investigate clouds, rain and climate change
The Earth Model Column Collaboratory is an open-source research platform that pairs complex data with weather observations to create highly accurate climate models and forecast predictions. Clouds come in all shapes and sizes. While we might imagine puppies or whales or breaking waves, climatologists look at them as massive bundles of water in various forms […]
Researchers develop a new way to predict droughts
Scientists looking at the meteorological impacts of climate change have typically looked at increases in severe weather and hurricanes. Now, they are studying another consequence of global warming that will have significant economic ramifications: drought. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new method to assess the likelihood […]