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'''Ion Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials (IDREAM)''' at the [[Pacific Northwest National Laboratory]] (PNNL) is an [[Energy Frontier Research Center]] funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. IDREAM focuses on fundamental research to understand the behavior of ions in radioactive environments, crucial for managing nuclear waste. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.pnnl.gov/science/highlights/highlight.asp?id=5064}} ==Mission== IDREAM's mission is to delve into the science of ion dynamics under radioactive conditions, aiming to master the cascade of chemical reactions that occur in nuclear waste. This research is essential for developing innovative approaches to the treatment, retrieval, and disposal of high-level radioactive waste, thereby improving the safety and efficiency of nuclear waste management{{cite web |url=https://www.pnnl.gov/science/highlights/highlight.asp?id=5064 |title=IDREAM: Interfacial Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials |publisher= Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |access-date=February 5, 2025}}. ==Parent organization== IDREAM is managed by [https://www.pnnl.gov Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)], which operates under the [https://www.energy.gov U.S. Department of Energy]. This affiliation ensures that IDREAM's research aligns with national priorities in energy and environmental cleanup. ==Legislation== IDREAM was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, specifically as part of the Energy Frontier Research Centers program, without direct legislative action. ==Partners== * Argonne National Laboratory * Oak Ridge National Laboratory * Georgia Institute of Technology * University of Notre Dame * University of Utah * University of Washington{{cite web |url=https://www.pnnl.gov/science/highlights/highlight.asp?id=5064 |title=IDREAM: Interfacial Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials |publisher= Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |access-date=February 5, 2025}} ==Number of employees== The exact number of employees isn't specified, but IDREAM involves researchers from PNNL and its partner institutions. ==Organization structure== IDREAM's structure is organized around: * Research Themes: Including molecular processes, interfacial dynamics, and the influence of radiation on material behavior. * Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Combining expertise from chemistry, physics, and materials science. ===Leader=== IDREAM is led by a [Director]. ===Divisions=== * - Molecular and Solution Processes * - Interfacial Structure and Reactivity * - Dynamics of Confined Electrolytes{{cite web |url=https://www.pnnl.gov/science/highlights/highlight.asp?id=5064 |title=IDREAM: Interfacial Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials |publisher= Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |access-date=February 5, 2025}} ==List of programs== * Research into ion behavior under radiation * Study of interfacial chemistry in radioactive solutions * Development of predictive models for waste processing ==Last total enacted budget== IDREAM was awarded $14 million for four years (2020-2024) by the U.S. Department of Energy{{cite web |url=https://www.pnnl.gov/news/release.aspx?id=5162 |title=DOE Renews Funding for PNNL-led IDREAM Research Center |publisher= Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |access-date=February 5, 2025}}. ==Staff== IDREAM involves scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students from PNNL and its partner institutions. ==Funding== Funding for IDREAM comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, supporting its research into nuclear waste management. ==Services provided== IDREAM provides research services focused on understanding ion dynamics and radiation chemistry to improve nuclear waste treatment strategies, contributing to safer and more sustainable nuclear operations. ==Regulations overseen== IDREAM does not oversee regulations but conducts research that could inform policy and regulatory decisions regarding nuclear waste management. ==Headquarters address== 902 Battelle Blvd, Richland, WA 99354 ==History== Founded to tackle the challenges of managing nuclear waste, IDREAM has been instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of how radiation affects chemical processes. Its research supports DOE's efforts to clean up and manage radioactive waste at sites like Hanford. ==External links== * [https://www.pnnl.gov/science/highlights/highlight.asp?id=5064 Official IDREAM Information] * [[wikipedia:Energy Frontier Research Centers]] ==References==