Specialized particle accelerator that generates bright beams of x-ray light. Used by researchers in materials science, biology, chemistry, physics, and the environmental sciences. 

Equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, laboratories, and computational resources for nanomaterial synthesis, characterization, fabrication, and theory

One-of-a-kind testing facility for energy-efficient building technologies, grid technologies, and distributed energy resources testing  individually or as an integrated system, under real-world conditions that is helping to develop the next generation of innovative, energy-saving systems.

The microgrid test bed at INL includes solar panels, energy storage devices, load banks, smart inverters, a power distribution system and multiple switchgear sets. The system’s load control capabilities and grid interaction algorithms allow researchers to study demand response, peak shaving and ancillary services, and to test component interactions, performance, controls and integration challenges.

Provides researchers from across the globe with world-class expertise and instrumentation for multidisciplinary nanoscience and nanotechnology research.

Staff at MERF apply advanced synthesis and processing protocols, advanced in situ/operando characterization and modeling/simulation for the science-based scale-up of newly invented experimental materials and chemicals. The facility produces kilogram quantities of materials and makes samples available for industrial evaluation, prototyping, and to support further research. The MERF develops economically viable processes for materials manufacturing at scale and produces detailed process descriptions for accurate techno-economic modeling.

The Berkeley Lab fuel cell and electrolyzer research and test facility (Energy Conversion Group) has a complete set of capabilities for the fabrication and testing of membrane electrode assemblies and solid oxide cells for low and high temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Facilities for Nanofabrication, Nanoscale Analysis, and Electron Microscopy

Facilities for Materials Analysis (Surface, Thermal, and Optical), Electron Microscopy, and X-Ray Diffraction

Facilities for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 

Facilities for:

• Combining in situ measurements, real-time analysis, AI, and modeling to accelerate innovation and scale-up for complex materials.

• Generating insights into materials synthesis through feedback to discovery science.

• Enhancing the scientific basis for the next generation of American manufacturing technologies.