It can be done
Steel industrialist Gordon Battelle provided for the Battelle Memorial Institute in his last will and testament after a career devoted to the idea that science and research can solve problems in business, as well as society as a whole. His vision soon became Battelle’s mission.
The onset of WWII prompted Battelle’s research into the fabrication of the then–unknown metal uranium, which supported the now infamous Manhattan Project. This particular contribution propelled Battelle to take its place as one of the nation’s leading institutions for nuclear research.
With WWII in America’s rearview mirror, fast became the fashion—from fast cars to fast food. Battelle hit the gas, fast-tracking new ideas to streamline the way we lived and worked. Battelle solvers were instrumental in the development of the photocopy machine, which propelled the organization to exponential growth, and the UPC barcode symbol—now a staple in retail and manufacturing.
The Space Age was defined by rapid advances in technology and a number of historic firsts. Battelle’s contributions included research into combustion, electronics, energy conversion, life support, coatings, lubrication, materials, propellants, radiation and electronic mechanical reliability. Our work assisted in the launch of Apollo 11 and helped America secure its seat in the space race.
Battelle’s contributions to biotechnology helped mobilize its mission to make the world safer, healthier and more secure. Battelle research helped develop biological and chemical defense systems, materials, vaccines and preventative measures for military and civilian programs nationwide, plus significant contributions to agricultural improvements and environmental protection.
A new millennium launched Battelle into a new era of defending the globe through research. Battelle has proudly helped support and defend the world with contributions in biodefense, cyber defense, war defense, biosecurity and ecology. Battelle continues to manage the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center and Los Alamos National Laboratory, both dedicated to national security.
In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Battelle has continued its efforts to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our era, including global climate change, emerging health threats, and the safety of our troops around the world. Staying true to its mission of applying science and technology for the benefit of humanity. Battelle remains steadfast in delivering new solutions to ever evolving critical global challenges.
Gordon Battelle said it best: “Original research is mankind’s most powerful weapon in solving the problems of nature.” At this moment, many of the organization's most talented and inventive solvers are sharply focused on the issues of today and tomorrow.
Explore Back to StartThe Foundational Age
Articles of Incorporation papers were filed for the estate of Gordon Battelle, officially founding the Battelle Memorial Institute.
to launch a legacy of solving the world's most pressing challenges
*$55 million in today's dollars
In 1920, Gordon Battelle wrote his last will and testament, which would later create the Battelle Memorial Institute. Three years later, he died unexpectedly at the age of 40 after complications from an appendectomy. Gordon Battelle bequeathed half of his estate to create the Institute. His mother, Annie, who died two years later, left the balance of the family fortune to the Institute, bringing the total endowment to $3.7 million.
Annie Battelle
Battelle completes construction of its first building in Columbus, Ohio, the first of many to support a growing company and the start of an important relationship with the central Ohio community.
Square feet tolaunch the institute
The cornerstone of the original building was placed on October 3, 1929. The cornerstone box contained copies of portions of Gordon Battelle's will, a booklet describing the building project and the original architect's drawings.
An early Battelle project, Aluminum Foil for Reynolds Metals Company, begins.
A product used by
Americans Today
In 1929, Battelle partnered with the Reynolds Metals Company on Battelle's second-ever research project, Project S-2: Aluminum Foil. In 1947, the Reynolds Metals Company released Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. In the years to come, Battelle's expertise in metallurgy created a foundation for advanced materials research.
Battelle completes the first metal creep test units and puts them into operation. Research begins immediately for the Worthington Pump and Machinery Corporation.
Turning It up to
*Creep tests were conducted at up to 1832°.
Battelle has always been known for its metallurgic research prowess. Its research on iron and steel and additives such as molybdenum, sand mixtures, binders and metallurgical techniques led the world into the era of high-temperature materials needed for aeronautical and space flight.
Battelle's first patent, "Bearing Alloys," was issued on June 21 to H.W. Gillett and Howard Cross. It was assigned patent #US1,864,240.
Patents Issued
And Still Going
Battelle's first U.S. patent was filed in 1932 by inventors Horace W. Gillett, Battelle's first president, and Howard Cross. Both men were recognized at the time as two of the world's foremost metallurgists. This was the first of many patents to be assigned to Battelle over the decades in all areas of science and technology.
Battelle's second president, Clyde Williams, pioneers the concept of contract research for industrial development.
Leading The Way
In Research for All
Prior to the 1930s, most companies did not invest in research and development. Those that did performed simple experiments in small laboratories. Gordon Battelle's vision was to change this and find a way to provide high-quality research to industry. To bring this vision to life, second president Clyde Williams pioneered the concept of the “contract research business,” a company that provides support to industry in the form of research services outsourced on a contract basis.
The Industrial Atomic Age
Battelle receives a government contract to improve armor plating for tanks.
Helping to protect More Than
Soldiers
in Warfare
Battelle’s first government contract came from the U.S. Army to improve armor plating for tanks in order to protect Allied soldiers on the battlefield during WWII. The project was done at cost to support the U.S. war effort. Battelle also contributed the minds and managerial skills of its top solvers throughout WWII to help win the war. That mission continues to this day as Battelle builds armored commercial vehicles for U.S. military forces.
Battelle discovers adding copper to fertilizer increases crop yields.
Discovering
Element
Ability to improve Crop Production
Battelle first identified the benefits of copper for improved crop yield in 1942. This research was the catalyst for copper-related fertilizer research for decades to come. Today, copper remains one of eight essential plant micronutrients and is required for many enzymatic activities in plants and for chlorophyll and seed production. Deficiency of copper can lead to increased susceptibility to diseases like ergot, which can cause significant yield loss in small grains.
Battelle embarks on a program of atomic research leading to uranium fuel rod production for the Manhattan Project.
Nuclear Reactor
Designed For Continuous Operation
Battelle extruded uranium used for the fuel elements for the world’s first full-scale nuclear reactor at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Today, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.
Battelle is recognized for “Unique and meritorious contributions to the Atomic Bomb Project.”
The Manhattan Project
An end To WWII
Four hundred of Battelle's best and brightest solvers played a critical role in the top secret Manhattan Project. Fabricating plutonium from uranium to be used in the nuclear core of atomic weapons, their contributions helped the U.S. avoid a ground invasion of Japan and brought about the conclusion of WWII.
The Elgin Watch Company debuts Elgiloy, an antimagnetic, rustproof “super alloy” invented at Battelle.
Changing time for The first time in
Years
Battelle is credited with the research leading to the “greatest watchmaking advance since the use of jewels for bearings” in an article on the Elgin Watch Company’s new Elgiloy, which appeared in the March 5 issue of The New York Times. The same alloy was later used for the mechanical valve for the artificial human heart. Today, the Elgin Watch company is called Elgiloy, a company that continues to produce more than 40 high-performance alloys.
Battelle begins the development of nuclear fuel for the USS Nautilus.
Miles Steamed
Jules Verne’s fictional Nautilus may have been powered by seawater, but it would take the solvers of Battelle to provide the nuclear fuel for its U.S. Navy counterpart, which on August 3, 1958 became the first nuclear-powered submarine to navigate to the North Pole. Not only did this open uncharted waters for scientific exploration and discovery, the Nautilus was heralded as a symbol of this country’s pioneering spirit. In service for 25 years, it broke almost all existing records and could travel underwater at speeds in excess of 20 knots.
Battelle purchases land in West Jefferson, Ohio, to build the first private nuclear reactor.
Atomic Energy
For commercial use
On January 26, Battelle broke ground on the world’s first privately financed atomic research center, designed specifically to provide research services for industry. In 1956, Battelle’s lab was used by industry in the development of reactors for power production and propulsion.
The Acceleration Age
Battelle debuts the xerographic machine with Haloid.
Scans
Around the World Today
In 1944, Battelle was approached by a New York patent attorney named Chester F. Carlson, who had unsuccessfully shopped his dry-copy process to dozens of companies. Battelle's solvers saw potential. Partnering with Carlson and the Haloid Co. of Rochester, N.Y., it refined what came to be known as xerography. Like many technologies Battelle develops, it took years before the world would catch up and understand its necessity.
Before the Xerox, when an important letter arrived, only a small number of higher-ups clapped eyes on it. The original would circulate from office to office, with a “routing slip” showing who'd read it and where it should travel next. But after the photocopier arrived, employees began copying magazine articles and white papers that they felt everyone else should see and circulating them with abandon. Wrote a memo? Why not send it to everyone? Copying was liberating.
Clive Thompson Smithsonian MagazineBattelle starts support of UPC code development.
Digits
That changed retail Forever
Several types of barcodes were submitted to the Super Market Institute for testing by Battelle. In 1973, the 12-digit linear UPC code submitted by IBM was chosen as the standard for industry.
Battelle wins its first federal contract to manage a national lab, the Pacific Northwest Laboratory.
U.S. & Foreign Patents
At PNNL Since 1965
In 1965, Battelle was selected by the federal government to manage the Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL). PNL is one of 17 Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories. PNL has been operated by Battelle for more than 50 years, responsible for performing interdisciplinary research for other DOE offices as well as government agencies, universities, and industry to deliver breakthrough science and technology to meet today's key national needs.
Battelle research leads to copper core and copper nickel alloy cladded “sandwich coins” for the U.S. Treasury Department.
Metal Layers
For a More Efficient Mint
The Battelle research report “A Study of Alloys Suitable for Use as United States Coinage” led to a fundamental shift in the way the U.S. Treasury mints coins. It is believed that mint processes can be adapted to manufacture multilayer composites without difficulty.
Battelle begins the “Transit in Columbus” study to identify effective public transportation efficiencies and enters large-scale transportation research.
Connecting
Columbus Citizens
In 1967, Battelle provided $85,000 to a joint transportation study with the City of Columbus. The goal was to identify methods of achieving effective public transport for the Columbus/Franklin County area. The following year, Battelle completed a HUD-sponsored study that identified 22 research, development and demonstration tasks that could be undertaken to improve the nation's urban transportation.
The Space Age
While the whole world was observing one of mankind's greatest achievements, numerous Battelle solvers watched in silence and awe–proud of the contributions they made to the Apollo 11 project.
The Apollo 11 Project
Small Step
Battelle supported the American space race with studies in combustion, electronics, energy conversion, life support, coatings, lubrication, materials, propellants, radiation effects and electronic mechanical reliability.
Battelle, in collaboration with the Digital Recording Corporation, files the first digital-to-optical recording and playbook system patent for CD-ROM development.
Going Digital in the
Billion
Music Industry
*2018 global music industry worth
In 1974, Pacific Northwest Researcher James Russell patented a way to record tiny “bits” of light and dark, each one a micron in diameter, and a laser to read the tiny “pits” (binary patterns), as well as a computer to convert the data into an electrical signal. This process was called Optical Digital Recording (ODR). Battelle asked Russell to apply it to digitizing and reproducing music. Eventually, Sony and Philips licensed it, establishing a proprietary ODR format for audio called “Compact Disc” (CD), and delivered a commercial product in 1982, followed in 1985 with a related ODR for data called CD-ROM.
Battelle develops a revolutionary photovoltaic cell that improves the cost-effectiveness of solar energy.
Potential for
Of the nation's Electricity Use
*In 2016, analysts at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory used detailed light detection and ranging data for 128 cities nationwide. The analysis revealed a technical potential of 1,118 gigawatts (GW) of capacity and 1,432 terawatts (TWh) annual energy generation, equivalent to 39% of the nation's electricity sales.
In 1974, Battelle patented a process for depositing thin films on solar cells with the promise of greatly reducing manufacturing costs for solar photovoltaic cells. Battelle's early contributions to solar technology also included a solar-powered engine and various compounds for collecting and storing photochemical energy.
Solar sail research begins at Battelle in support of interstellar space exploration.
Solar Sail
Demonstration Of Viability
While NASA initially funded a variety of early solar sail studies, the research was put on hold in the early 1970s. NASA originally asked Battelle engineer Jerome Wright to examine what kind of rocket system could launch a solar sail into space. Wright, determined to prove the viability of solar sails, took the analysis a step further by running the numbers on potential solar sail missions to other planets.
Battelle is recognized by NASA for work that helped lead to the successful photographic mission of Uranus by the Voyager II spacecraft.
First Photo of Uranus from
Miles Away
The first photograph of Uranus was taken in 1986 thanks in part to research done at Battelle. In 1986, Battelle employees were recognized for the technical assistance they provided to help the Jet Propulsion Laboratory diagnose and solve a lubrication problem with Voyager’s camera scan platform that aims the spacecraft’s cameras during planetary approach and flyby.
Battelle, Mitsubishi and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation form Photon Integration Research Inc. (PIRI) to commercialize fiber optic technologies.
Patents
For Fiber Optics
In 1971, Battelle perfected and patented a system of transferring information through the modulation of a laser beam, providing the catalyst for their early fiber optics work. Years later in 1987, Battelle joined forces with Mitsubishi and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation to form the Photon Integration Research Inc. (PIRI) to commercialize fiber optic technologies. This partnership contributed to the proliferation of fiber optics and digital technologies.
The Biotech Age
Battelle accelerates research into biodefense and biodetection technologies.
More than
Programs Supported
Since 1989, Battelle supported military and civilian objectives through more than 650 programs in the development of biological and chemical defense systems, materials, vaccines and preventive measures. Today, Battelle continues to provide unique capabilities and expertise in biodefense, environmental safety and health, food safety, logistics, information management, public health and training.
Battelle's first experiment is carried onboard Space Shuttle Discovery.
Gravity
Needed to Succeed
Battelle's first experiment in space was aboard the April 1990 launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery. For this experiment, “Polymer Membrane Processing,” researchers worked to improve the uniformity of thin–film polymer membranes. The membranes, which are used for commercial applications such as kidney dialysis and blood filtering, form differently in space than they do under the influence of gravity in the laboratory.
Battelle develops “fingerprinting” techniques to determine the origins of oil-based hazardous waste.
Fingerprint Technologies
For Tracing Ecological Damage
In 1993, Battelle researchers developed a technique to determine the origins of oil–based hazardous waste–even decades after a spill occurred. Weathering makes it difficult to identify a substance over time. But Battelle developed the ability to identify fingerprints in hydrocarbons, even after advanced hydration.
Battelle begins work on destroying the United States' aging chemical weapons stockpile.
Protecting
Of the global population
*98% of the global population live under the Chemical Weapons Convention today
Battelle has worked on the front lines of chemical weapons demilitarization for three decades. In 1993, the U.S. signed the Chemical Weapons Convention, agreeing to destroy remaining stockpiles of chemical agents. Battelle was selected by the Department of Defense to help destroy chemical agents in existing stockpiles, safely dispose of residual waste and close the sites in an environmentally responsible manner. While several sites have already been closed, Battelle provides continued support at the two remaining stockpiles in Pueblo, Colorado, and Bluegrass, Kentucky.
Battelle is selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to explore the viability of carbon sequestration.
Reducing
In the Earth's Atmosphere
In 2003, Battelle was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to lead a group of public and private partners to explore the viability of carbon sequestration as a key climate change mitigation technology. Battelle researchers have been working since the 1990s to explore the potential of using deep geologic formations to store CO2 captured from power plants, petrochemical facilities, biofuels and other industrial sources.
The Global Guardian Age
Battelle is selected to manage the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center in Maryland.
National Laboratory
For the department of Homeland Security
In 2006, Battelle was selected by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to manage the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC). This is the first national laboratory created by the DHS. The mission of NBACC is to understand current and future biological threats, assess vulnerabilities, determine potential consequences and provide a national capability for conducting forensic analysis on biocrimes and bioterrorism.
The NBACC's twin mission of threat characterization and bioforensics are essential and critical for our nation's long-term biosecurity and for the continuous, real-time needs of federal law enforcement.
Dr. George W. Korch, Jr. Director, National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures CenterCyber innovations research begins at Battelle.
Increase
In Cyber Researchers And Engineers Since 2011
Battelle has been trusted by government clients to solve some of their most perplexing cyber challenges and prepare for the changing cyber landscape of tomorrow. Battelle's innovative solutions challenge conventional problem-solving approaches to gain rapid tactical advantages over the most aggressive adversaries. In an environment where cyber operations are a matter of national security, Battelle stands ready to help sustain U.S. cyberspace dominance.
Battelle begins work on armored commercial vehicles for the U.S. military.
Parts
To complete an Armored Vehicle
Battelle produces lightweight armored and upgraded vehicles for American troops who require better operational performance and protection in challenging environments. Today, Battelle's vehicles have a reputation for being the toughest in the business–equipped to endure rigorous missions in rough terrain resulting in off-road mobility and long-term durability.
For the first time in history, a paralyzed man regains control of his hand with his own thoughts.
Movement
With Neurolife®
Ian Burkhart, a 23–year–old quadriplegic from Dublin, Ohio, is the first study participant to use Battelle NeuroLife® technology, an electronic neural bypass for spinal cord injuries that reconnects the brain directly to the muscles, allowing voluntary and functional control of a paralyzed limb. Burkhart, who was paralyzed during a diving accident, participated in the FDA–approved clinical trial at The Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center.
A tiny chip implanted on the brain picks up electrical signals and transmits them to a computer for processing/decoding–essentially interpreting what the participant is thinking about, bypassing the spinal cord injury and translating those signals into a language that muscles can understand.
Battelle establishes massively parallel sequencing technologies for forensic genomics and biosecurity.
Pioneering The DNA Frontier
In 2014, Battelle released the first massively parallel sequencing (MPS) software for DNA analysis. The application helped identify human identity, kinship and phenotype. This technology has the potential to enhance forensic capabilities for law enforcement and prosecutors and help in the defense of those wrongfully accused. Today, Battelle's ThreatSEQ™ DNA screening web service uses MPS to identify biosecurity threats and characterization of sequences of concern in genomic data.
Battelle develops DroneDefender® to protect airspace against unmanned aircraft systems.
Portable Defense
With Dronedefender®
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can pose a serious risk to government agencies and officials, but Battelle developed a solution. The DroneDefender® counter–UAS device couples innovative technology with efficient design for safe, reliable, proven security from airborne threats. Battelle's DroneDefender is the first man–portable, accurate and easy–to–use system, providing critical security protection in a world where commercially available UAS are intruding at government buildings, large gatherings of people and other sensitive sites.
Battelle is selected by the National Science Foundation to complete construction and begin operations of the National Ecological Observatory Network.
Collecting
of Ecological Data
Battelle is proud to manage one of the most ambitious ecological programs of all time: The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON). The NEON program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is the largest ecological observatory network in the U.S., with field sites spanning the country from Puerto Rico to Alaska and Hawaii. The program will collect ecological data for 30 years from terrestrial and aquatic field sites in 20 North American ecoclimatic domains, creating open access data trove for the ecology community of unprecedented scope and scale for the ecological science community.
NEON is truly a visionary project, one that will allow scientists to take the pulse of our planet and help forecast its future. This decision enables NEON to continue moving forward; the quality of Battelle's technical and management approach will ensure NEON will meet the evolving needs of the research and communities it serves.
James Olds Assistant Director for Biological SciencesBattelle and its Triad partners begin management and operations of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Managing and Operating 1 of The Largest
Science + Technology
Centers in the World
On June 8, 2018, The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) awarded the management and operating contract for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to Triad National Security, LLC. Triad consists of Battelle, the University of California and Texas A&M University. The NNSA notified Triad on July 5, 2018 that it could proceed with the launch of the official transition process–an important milestone for the initiative.
Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the largest science and technology institutes in the world. It conducts multidisciplinary research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable medicine, nanotechnology and supercomputing.
Battelle continues to pioneer Neurotechnology
From
Neural Restoration
To
Enhancement
In 2019, Battelle was awarded two significant DARPA contracts to advance brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. The first award involved leading a team to develop an injectable, bi-directional BCI with the potential to restore sensory, motor, and autonomic functions. This innovative project led to the creation of a device that can both interpret brain signals and deliver targeted neural stimulation. The second DARPA award focused on exploring artificial intelligence (AI) neural interfaces.
The project led to the enhancement of the functionality and reliability of BCIs using AI, creating breakthroughs in how these systems adapt and respond to neural signals in real-time, thereby improving outcomes for users. These technological achievements laid the groundwork for new approaches to treating spinal cord injuries, stroke and other movement disorders, and even bioelectronic medicine.
Battelle takes action to support and protect the nation during the pandemic
comprehensive pandemic response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Battelle launched several initiatives to protect the population and ensure that essential workers could continue to work safely. In March, 2020, Battelle partnered with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to develop a rapid, sensitive diagnostic test to allow for faster turnaround time on COVID-19 test results. In early April 2020, Battelle also provided decontamination services for N95 respirator masks at no charge to healthcare providers in an effort to help protect workers at the front line.
Concurrently, Battelle collaborated on the REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) project with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to produce science-based guidelines on handling materials to reduce COVID-19 exposure. During the height of the pandemic, Battelle contributed $1.25 million to non-profits in support of emergency relief efforts.
We need up to date, science-based information specific to museums. For those of us that are hands-on, interactive institutions, this is especially critical. The REALM project is providing the invaluable evidence-based information museum professionals need in order to ensure the highest possible standards of safety for our staff and visitors.
Carole Charnow President and Chief Executive Officer, Boston Children's Museum and member of the REALM Operations Working GroupBattelle develops multiple assays for COVID-19 vaccine development and deploys COVID-19 testing in mid-west states.
Tests
to-date and 3800 sites registered
In May 2021, Battelle was selected to manage the U.S. Health and Human Service (HHS) Midwest Expanded Testing Coordination Hub (MCC), with a focus on logistics of administering COVID-19 tests for K-12 students and staff, underserved populations and community programs. Battelle built new infrastructure within months to provide 16 states (Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming) with regional testing capacity and support systems. This included developing vital infrastructure, local training, support coordination and flexible logistics support.
Battelle announces the launch of AmplifyBio, a new company focused on developing next-generation therapies.
elevating
therapy and vaccine
R&D
On May 3, 2021, Battelle announced the launch of a new company, AmplifyBio, that will focus on the research and development of next generation therapies for neurological disorders. Battelle's core life sciences research business was the starting point for this standalone company. Cell and gene therapies (CGT) have the potential to deliver cures and life changing treatments for dozens of diseases that today have no effective options. AmplifyBio advances the quality of human health and saves lives by creating new platforms, tools, and services to accelerate the development of therapies and vaccines accessible to millions of people.
For decades, Battelle has found new ways to innovate. AmplifyBio is a $200 million start-up with the backing of respected investors who will help us to move quickly and intelligently in this rapidly developing field of research.
Lou Von Thaer President and CEO of BattelleBattelle Savannah River Alliance is awarded the Management and Operations contract for Savannah River National Laboratory.
Protecting The nation
Through expertise in Laboratory Management, nuclear operations, national Security, and scientific research
In June of 2021, the Department of Energy authorize Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) to lead the $3.8 billion Management and Operations contract for Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). BSRA is led and wholly owned by Battelle. BSRA team members include Clemson University, University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Longenecker & Associates, and TechSource. SRNL works to solve the nation's environmental, nuclear security, nuclear materials management and energy manufacturing challenges.
Innovative PFAS remediation tool takes center stage in House Committee on Science, Space & Technology.
solutions For a PFAS-free Future
I in a joint subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on Science, Space & Technology, Amy Dindal presented the Battelle-developed remediation technology, the PFAS ANNIHILATORTM. This innovative technology is the first of its kind to effectively destroy PFAS in contaminated aqueous matrices such as groundwater, waste water, landfill leachate and aqueous film-foaming (AFFF) without creating
The PFAS ANNIHILATOR revolutionized PFAS remediation by offering a more efficient and comprehensive cleanup solution. Amy's testimony underscored Battelle's extensive history of PFAS research and development and the importance of supporting advanced research to combat the widespread issue of PFAS contamination.
The Imperative Age
Battelle's Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference convenes climate solutions experts to address climate change.
Working Together For A More
Climate Resilient Future
Battelle held the first ever Innovations in Climate Resilience (ICR) conference in Columbus, Ohio on March 29-30, 2022. ICR is leading the way in developing solutions to climate change - one of the greatest challenges of our time. Battelle envisions a better, more sustainable future where public and private sector experts work together to invest in science-based solutions to mitigate carbon emissions, restore ecosystems, protect against natural disasters and health threats, and deliver sustainable infrastructure and food systems. ICR is an opportunity for scientists and researchers from academia to collaborate with industry, non-profit, and government leaders focused on climate innovation.
We are leaders in climate resilience, and we intend to take the important approach of collaborating on and presenting real, actionable solutions that have impact. We've heard loud and clear from the government and other stakeholders that this is a priority, and we're going to partner with the public and private sectors and academia to step up.
Mark Peters Battelle's Executive Vice President of Lab ManagementBattelle PFAS AnnihilatorTM Mobile Unit makes first-ever customer engagement.
PFAS Destruction
Battelle successfully conducted the first-ever commercial demonstration of its PFAS ANNIHILATORTM Mobile Unit, aimed at destroying PFAS contaminants, often referred to as "forever chemicals." This groundbreaking technology was showcased in western Michigan, where it demonstrated its capability to effectively break down PFAS compounds in contaminated water.
The PFAS ANNIHILATOR is a ready-now solution to the pervasive issue of PFAS contamination in the environment. This demonstration in April 2022 marked a significant advancement in the management and remediation of PFAS contamination, aligning with Battelle's commitment to science and technology innovation.
Battelle collaborates with state of West Virginia and major energy leaders to develop clean hydrogen hub.
Advancing the production, use, and delivery of
In Appalachia
The state of West Virginia, EQT Corporation, the nation's largest natural gas producer, Battelle and GTI Energy, both with expertise executing clean energy programs for the federal government, and Allegheny Science & Technology, a leading West Virginia energy technology consulting firm, collaborate to establish a clean hydrogen hub in the Appalachian region.
Based in West Virginia and expanding its impact throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky, the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub spearheads the expansion of energy options for the nation. Battelle's involvement in the initiative will help lead to a sustainable program that meets government and industry objectives.
Battelle works to advance health protection for U.S. Armed Forces.
Applying Science And Technology to Support The
Health And Safety Of Our Military
As a trusted medical solution provider, Battelle is awarded four significant government contracts to advance military health outcomes in less than two years. In less than two years, Battelle is awarded four significant government contracts to advance medical solutions across all of our Armed Forces. The U.S. Air Force awards Battelle a five-year, $17 million contract to help conduct research that will protect the health of warfighters. Battelle is selected to participate in the Department of Defense's Omni IV contract, a 10-year, $10 billion multi-award contract supporting military medical R&D programs.
The Navy and Marine Corps will gain scientific analysis support for ongoing Force Health Protection under a $107 million contract awarded to Battelle. Through a $1.15 million grant, Battelle also partners with Spark Biomedical, a pioneer in wearable neurostimulation technologies, on the development of a device to tackle effects of Acute Stress Reactions in our military.
Battelle launches Revive EnvironmentalTM
Destroying
With Ready-Now sustainable, Advanced technologies
Battelle, in partnership with Viking Global Investors, introduce Revive EnvironmentalTM - a new company providing contaminant mitigation services to the nation and local communities using key technologies developed by Battelle, including PFAS AnnihilatorTM and GAC RenewTM, to isolate, remove and destroy PFAS chemicals in aqueous waste streams and other sources of contamination.
This is exactly what Battelle was designed to do - deploy technology to better the world. Our PFAS team has worked hard to create, develop, and prove the effectiveness of technologies in the lab and in the field.
Matt Vaughan Executive Vice President of Battelle's Applied Science & Technology groupBattelle, Climeworks, and Heirloom selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Direct Air Capture hub proposal.
Project Cypress:
For A Better Net-Zero Tomorrow
Battelle and leading clean technology developers Climeworks and Heirloom receive notification of selection from the U.S. Department of Energy for a proposal for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs program. The Project Cypress DAC Hub is planned for Louisiana and is designed to advance the commercialization of Direct Air Capture and Storage, an innovative technology powered by renewable energy that will remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, store it safely underground, and generate jobs in Louisiana to further the nation's climate goals.
It is important to bring Direct Air Capture projects to fruition across the country as a method of bridging to a future that greatly reduces the amount of legacy carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. This project is designed to bring many benefits to communities where they are located, and we look forward to working with the communities of Southwest Louisiana to maximize those opportunities for them.
Shawn Bennett Battelle Energy and Resilience Division ManagerBattelle builds armored vehicles for domestic organizations and government agencies.
Protecting our diplomats with
Upgraded Amor and Technology
Battelle, in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, worked for two years to produce a large sport utility vehicle for DoS, on behalf of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). Battelle upgraded the Expeditions with armor and technology to meet specific protection mission requirements while leaving the original showroom appearance. After certification, Battelle's version of the Ford Expedition will be available as a cost-effective alternative to other vehicles of similar size and performance capabilities.
Battelle RavenStarTM antenna technology successfully demonstrated ultra-wideband capabilities at the Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation's (VT-ARC) 5G/XG field test site.
Battelle technology to
Revolutionize The Telecommunications Landscape
Battelle's RavenStar antenna technology is poised to revolutionize the front end of telecommunications infrastructure. The first-ever multi-band massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), digitally steered radio unit supports multiple protocols simultaneously from a single array, including 4G and 5G. The demonstration system is the first radio unit to be able to cover 600Mhz to 7Ghz with a single aperture. Because of its compact size, Battelle RavenStar antenna technology can be used to replace multiple boxes on cell towers.
Having worked at mobile network operators and wireless infrastructure companies, I can personally attest that the capabilities RavenStar antenna technology provides has been sought for decades. This solution is ready to be integrated into commercial wireless networks.
Mark Reudink Battelle Product Development Senior Director