SRS Highlights

Recent Research Highlights

Researchers using the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source took a detailed look at high-temperature tantalum behavior to assess its role in potential future superconducting,…
1-ID-B,C,E, 11-ID-C
It Pays to Break the Rules When Synthesizing Intermetallic Nanoparticles: Bimetallic intermetallic nanoparticles (NPs) are receiving increased attention because of their proven ability to…
11-ID-B
Scientists are always searching for new catalysts to enable fast, energy-efficient chemical reactions to transform wastes into useful chemical fuels, such as converting carbon dioxide to methane.…
5-BM-D, 11-ID-B
As our everyday lives become ever more dependent on battery technology – specifically the lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) that power our smartphones, laptop computers, electric vehicles, and other…
17-BM-B, 20-BM-B
Growing the Skinniest Magnets: Experiments performed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source could lead to much smaller, more powerful computers and other magnetic devices.
17-BM-B
Splitting water using renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen is seen by many as essential for achieving net-zero carbon emissions. A group of scientists has recently demonstrated a new type…
12-BM-B, 17-BM-B, 20-BM-B
Laser Excitation Alters the Structure and Light Emission of Perovskite Thin Films: Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites show exceptional promise for use in multiple optoelectronic applications.…
11-ID-D
It's All Geometry: Studying How Li-Ion Batteries Shape Up: A team of researchers used the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source to probe battery materials at the nanoscale and…
6-BM-A,B, 17-BM-B
Ultrafast X-rays Track Charge Flows in a Promising Photovoltaic Material: A class of materials known as lead halide perovskites show remarkable potential for use in optoelectronic applications.…
11-ID-D
A New Focus Emerges for Barocaloric Cooling Research: Barocaloric cooling is one of several new technologies promising improved efficiency and reduced emissions. Experiments at the U.S. Department…
17-BM-B