Researchers (IMAGE) DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Caption (From left) Rebecca Abergel, Abel Ricano, and Gauthier Deblonde of Berkeley Lab's Chemical Sciences Division have pioneered a faster method of purifying elements. Credit Marilyn Chung/Berkeley Lab Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.