Lili Liu

Understanding the impact of interfacial radiolysis on the dynamics of mineral nanoparticle interactions

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Lili Liu

Project type

Contracted Time

The primary objective of this proposal is to advance our understanding of the dynamic processes that govern the aggregation of environmentally relevant nanoparticles, such as boehmite and gibbsite,…

Microbial diversity, complexity, and dynamics within a ‘grass-to-glass’ profile at a late iron age archaeological site, and as a function of climatic variables

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Carolyn Pearce

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

We propose to systematically analyze the microbial consortia that are enriched on rock surfaces as a function of depth through a ‘grass-to-glass’ profile using samples obtained during the excavation…

Enabling Reversible Hydrogen Storage and Transfer with Graphene-based Carbon–Boron–Nitrogen Materials

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Thomas Autrey

The aim of this proposal is to develop an understand of how to control the pathways for the reversible uptake of molecular hydrogen in materials of interest to energy storage. We propose to identify…

The role of biopolymers in controlling mineral nucleation pathways and aggregation kinetics

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

James De Yoreo

Biopolymers are one of the most important regulators in controlling crystallization processes. They guide nucleation and growth by binding ions and/or templating mineral interfaces and alter particle…

Probing Particle Mediated Growth: Towards a Predictive Understanding of Self-Assembly for Energy Applications

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Kevin Rosso

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

This Science Theme proposal aims at developing a fundamental understanding of forces between nanoparticles in aqueous solution that underpin self-assembly of materials by oriented aggregation. This…

Probing Iron Oxide Mineral Aggregation Behavior with Soil Organic Matters

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Xin Zhang

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The goal of this project is to develop a fundamental understanding of iron oxide nanoparticle (NPs) aggregation mechanisms with soil organic matters (SOM). Heteroaggregation is a ubiquitous but…

Understanding Mechanisms Coupling the Fates of Iron Oxides, Organic Matter, and Micronutrient Metals at Redox Hot Spots

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Kevin Rosso

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Iron (oxyhydr)oxide minerals are ubiquitous in soils and sediments and play an commanding role in nutrient cycling, microbial metabolism, carbon protection, and contaminant immobilization. Among them…

Projects

Understanding the impact of interfacial radiolysis on the dynamics of mineral nanoparticle interactions

Microbial diversity, complexity, and dynamics within a ‘grass-to-glass’ profile at a late iron age archaeological site, and as a function of climatic variables

Enabling Reversible Hydrogen Storage and Transfer with Graphene-based Carbon–Boron–Nitrogen Materials

The role of biopolymers in controlling mineral nucleation pathways and aggregation kinetics

Probing Particle Mediated Growth: Towards a Predictive Understanding of Self-Assembly for Energy Applications

Probing Iron Oxide Mineral Aggregation Behavior with Soil Organic Matters

Understanding Mechanisms Coupling the Fates of Iron Oxides, Organic Matter, and Micronutrient Metals at Redox Hot Spots