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'''Advanced Materials for Energy-Water Systems Center (AMEWS)''' is an [[Energy Frontier Research Center]] (EFRC) focused on exploring and developing new materials to address critical challenges at the intersection of energy and water systems.<ref name="AMEWSmission" /> {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.anl.gov/ame}} ==Mission== AMEWS's mission is to advance the science and technology of materials that interact with water in energy systems, aiming to increase efficiency in water treatment, reduce energy consumption, and mitigate environmental impacts. This includes research into adsorption, reactivity, and transport at water-solid interfaces.<ref name="AMEWSmission" /> ==Parent organization== AMEWS operates under the auspices of [[Argonne National Laboratory]]. ==Legislation== AMEWS was established through DOE funding for [[Energy Frontier Research Centers]] (EFRCs), which supports its research without specific creation legislation.<ref name="AMEWSlegislation">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc Energy Frontier Research Centers]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== AMEWS collaborates with: * The [[University of Chicago]] for academic research synergy<ref name="AMEWSpartners">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/partners Partnerships]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Northwestern University for advanced materials research<ref name="AMEWSnw">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/partners Partnerships]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Princeton University for additional research capabilities<ref name="AMEWSprinceton">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/partners Partnerships]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== Specific details on the number of employees directly associated with AMEWS are not publicly available, but it works with a network of researchers from various institutions. ==Organization structure== AMEWS's structure is centered around: * Materials Science for developing new materials for energy-water systems. * Interface Research to understand and manipulate water-solid interactions. ===Leader=== AMEWS is led by a Director.<ref name="AMEWSleadership">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame Leadership]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ===Divisions=== The center includes: * Research Divisions focusing on different aspects of materials and water interactions. * Collaborative Projects with academic partners.<ref name="AMEWSprograms">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/research Research]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==List of programs== * Understanding and Controlling Water-Solid Interfaces<ref name="AMEWSinterfaces">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/research/understanding-and-controlling-water-solid-interfaces Understanding and Controlling Water-Solid Interfaces]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Materials for Water Purification<ref name="AMEWSpurification">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/research/materials-for-water-purification Materials for Water Purification]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> * Energy Efficiency in Water Systems<ref name="AMEWSefficiency">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/research/energy-efficiency-in-water-systems Energy Efficiency in Water Systems]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== Budget specifics for AMEWS are not publicly detailed in the provided sources. ==Staff== While specific staff numbers are not listed, AMEWS involves a team of scientists, postdocs, and students from Argonne and its partner institutions. ==Funding== AMEWS is funded through DOE's Office of Science, specifically under the EFRC program, which aims to support transformative energy research.<ref name="AMEWSfunding">U.S. Department of Energy. "[https://science.osti.gov/bes/efrc Energy Frontier Research Centers]". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Services provided== AMEWS conducts fundamental research into new materials aimed at improving energy efficiency, water treatment, and the sustainability of energy-water systems. It also collaborates on technology transfer and education initiatives.<ref name="AMEWSservices">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/research Research]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==Regulations overseen== AMEWS does not oversee regulations but influences material and energy-water system technologies that might inform future standards or regulations. ==Headquarters address== 9700 S. Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA ==History== Established as part of the DOE's EFRC initiative, AMEWS focuses on the critical nexus of energy and water, leveraging the expertise of Argonne National Laboratory and its academic partners to push the boundaries of materials science.<ref name="AMEWShistory">Argonne National Laboratory. "[https://www.anl.gov/ame/about About]". Argonne National Laboratory (accessed February 3, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.anl.gov/ame Official Website] * [[wikipedia:Advanced Materials for Energy-Water Systems Center]] * [https://www.anl.gov/ame/research Additional Resource] * [https://www.osti.gov/pages/servlets/purl/1845829 Another Resource] ==References== <references />