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To this end, there are two new centers Argonne has just opened—one focused on energy storage

Dr. Chris D'Couto, President & CEO of NEAH said, "We look forward to working closely with Argonne National Laboratory, which is uniquely qualified to characterize the performance metrics associated with our unique battery architecture. This unique 3D architecture using lithium metal anodes enables more than five times the performance of batteries in production today. We at NEAH believe that the characterization of the battery by Argonne National Laboratory will further enhance the performance and manufacturability of the battery. It will also help us understand the most critical electrochemical reactions. This DOE/Argonne relationship will provide advanced technology learnings, leapfrogging what would be possible in a privately held laboratory.

Given that you are new to Argonne, what do you view as a ‘hidden’ strength of the lab?
A: The ability to be a one-stop-shop solutions provider for the organizations we work with. For example, if you are a company that has a tough R&D challenge that requires work in materials science, computer modeling, and nanoscience, rather than work with three different partners on the individual pieces, you can call on Argonne to assemble a cross-functional team of people here at the lab to tackle that problem in a coordinated and efficient way, using tools and facilities that are cutting-edge and in some cases truly one-of-a-kind. A good analogy would be if you want to build a house, rather than hiring a plumber, a carpenter, a concrete crew, and so on, all separately, it’s more efficient and easier for you to hire a general contractor to assemble the team and ensure everyone is working together. Argonne acts as that general contractor for our partners, making their lives easier and delivering superior results.

To this end, there are two new centers Argonne has just opened—one focused on energy storage and the other on nanotechnology—that take this idea and build upon it

Commercialization (TDC) division?
A: Whereas the mission of the Lab is to address vital national challenges in clean energy, environment, technology and national security, TDC exists to assist the researchers in executing their work and in delivering the solutions they develop to real-world use. We work with large companies, small to medium enterprises, and start-ups, as well as with other organizational entities in this ecosystem, to facilitate the development, transfer, and use of Argonne technology for public benefit.