Powering the moon: Sandia researchers design microgrid for future lunar base
In partnership with NASA, Sandia researchers design reliable and resilient microgrids that could sustain astronauts, mining and fuel processing on the moon.
Seashell-inspired Sandia shield protects materials in hostile environments
The environmentally friendly coating, derived from a baking ingredient, outperforms conventional materials.
Record-breaking, ultrafast devices step to protecting the grid from EMP
A new Sandia device can shunt record-breaking excess electricity in a few billionths of a second.
Safer, more powerful batteries for electric cars, power grid
Engineers find that solid-state batteries with a little liquid electrolyte are safer than lithium-ion batteries.
Improved nuclear accident code helps policymakers assess risks from small reactors
Sandia updated software to support regulators’ evaluation of the consequences of nuclear accidents.
New testing method yields pathway to better, longer-lasting batteries
Scientists may have discovered how to make more efficient batteries using a microscopic solution.
Testing sensors in fog to make future transportation safer
The fog facility at Sandia enables researchers to test new technology, like self-flying vehicles, in conditions that mimic nature.
Sandia cooks material-storage containers to assess fire safety
After a series of tests that mimic a raging-hot fire, the team found that their sealed, stainless steel containers did not break open.
Women @ Energy features Yuliya Preger
A Sandia chemical engineer has been recognized by DOE’s Women @ Energy: STEM Rising website, which honors women in STEM fields throughout the DOE complex.
Major upgrade to HOT Shot rocket program culminates in successful launch
The upgrade added new hardware necessary to recover the vehicle and new onboard memory chips, which researchers can retrieve after launch to gather 40 times more data than in previous missions.