Ion Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials
Stored: Ion Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials
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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.
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"IDREAM: Interfacial Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials". Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. https://www.pnnl.gov/science/highlights/highlight.asp?id=5064..
Parent organization
IDREAM is managed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), which operates under the 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"IDREAM: Interfacial Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials". Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. https://www.pnnl.gov/science/highlights/highlight.asp?id=5064.
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"IDREAM: Interfacial Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials". Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. https://www.pnnl.gov/science/highlights/highlight.asp?id=5064.
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"DOE Renews Funding for PNNL-led IDREAM Research Center". Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. https://www.pnnl.gov/news/release.aspx?id=5162..
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.