How do basic research ideas become the new materials of tomorrow? ASL integrates the most recent advances in computing and theory with the most promising experimental materials research. This gives ASL a significant competitive advantage in materials design and discovery. By combining characterization, synthesis, and testing facilities with computational modeling and simulations to assist in materials design, ASL can quickly and efficiently identify new materials for innovative applications.
Advancement of new materials is central to modern or technological developments, and is critical to meeting the nation’s current and future energy and defense needs. Examples of advanced technology materials include composites used in aerospace and automotive applications, high hydrogen storage materials for fuel cells, nanoscale electronics for ultra portable devices, ultra-high strength metallic glass or bulk amorphous alloys for structural components, and superconducting polymers for quantum computers.
ASL applies its unique strengths in materials synthesis, processing, and characterization to:
- Development of new materials with advanced properties
- Characterization and tailoring of dynamic materials response
- Application of advanced materials to industrial applications and national defense and energy needs.
Examples of current research efforts include Nanomaterials Applications, Bulk Metallic Glasses and Dynamic Response of Materials.