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Carbon Mitigation Measurements
Last Updated Date: 08/29/2012

The global environmental problems caused by emission of CO 2 (global warming, rising sea levels and increased acidity of oceans) must be abated. … more

Dimensional Metrology for Nanofabrication
Last Updated Date: 06/25/2012

Our goal is to develop measurements that quantify the shape, size, orientation, and fidelity of nanoscale patterns as a platform to quantitatively … more

Nanoparticle Assembly in Complex Fluids
Last Updated Date: 08/29/2011

Develop measurement methods that quantify the interdependent stability, transport, and redox properties of nanomaterials … more

Determinations of Boron Deposit Quality by Neutron Depth Profiling
Last Updated Date: 05/13/2011

Straw detectors are a new concept in position-sensitive neutron detectors recently developed by Proportion Technology Inc. The detectors are … more

Fusion Wall Development Research by Neutron Depth Profiling
Last Updated Date: 05/13/2011

In an inertial fusion energy (IFE) reactor, the plasma-facing surface of the chamber, the first wall, is subjected to high doses of light ions and … more

Advanced Materials Characterization
Last Updated Date: 05/13/2011

The Analytical Chemistry Division supports the characterization of new, diverse, and technological critical materials. The constant evolution of … more

Neutron Source Strength Calibrations
Last Updated Date: 04/14/2011

The neutron source calibration facility operated by NIST is a world-class calibration laboratory providing neutron source   calibration … more

NIST SRM for Reproducible Analyses of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Last Updated Date: 03/18/2011

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one of the first major nanoscale manufactured products to enter the market. Therefore, reliable and reproducible … more

Measurement Quality in Hydrogen Storage R&D
Last Updated Date: 02/09/2011

No existing hydrogen storage material satisfies the Department of Energy (DoE) goal of achieving a commercial hydrogen storage system for … more

COMPLETED: Templated Assembly of Block Copolymer Films
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2010

Our goal is to develop critical measurement solutions that enable nanomanufacturing with template guided block copolymer assembly for next … more

Energy Storage & Delivery
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2010

The goal of the project is to develop measurement methods to characterize the nanoscale structure and dynamics of polymer electrolyte membranes … more

Ceramic Phase Equilibrium Data
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2010

Our objective is to compile, evaluate, determine, and disseminate phase equilibrium data to facilitate and optimize the development, processing, … more

Crystallographic Databases
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2010

Our objective is to provide critically evaluated, comprehensive crystal structure databases to enable materials identification required for the … more

Neutron Imaging for Health, Environment, and the Hydrogen Economy
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2010

Quantitative imaging tools enhance our ability to understand biological systems and achieve efficient hydrogen fuel cells. Today's … more

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