Materials Science Programs & Projects

Our goal is to develop the scientific understanding needed to allow modeling and simulation to become the driving force in improving magnetic … more

We are developing best practice metrology for characterization of magnetic nanoparticle systems (e.g. blocking temperature, anisotropy, property … more

Our goal is to address the metrology of magnetic effects at the nanoscale level. Nanomagnet arrays form the basis for major data storage … more

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

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

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

The Nanotube Metrology project is dedicated to improving the measurement methods for, and fundamental understanding of, single-wall carbon … more

Our goal is to develop and promote the adoption of small-volume rheological methods for complex fluids including bio-fluids, suspensions and … more

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

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

Our goal is to develop certified reference materials, standard test methods, measurements, and critical data for the physicochemical … more

Background: Collagen type 1 is the most prevalent extracellular protein in connective tissue, and is part of the family of collagens that are … more

Our goal is to develop advanced measurement tools and standards for measuring polymer scaffold properties and their impact on biological … more

The traditional chemical labeling used in optical microscopy can alter cells and materials, thus impeding determination of their true structure, … more

In order to calculate the stresses that develop within a formed part, and thereby compensate for such things as elastic springback, it is … more