Astronuc
Sep9-08, 06:49 AM
The US DOE and NIST both have programs that support research into an extraordinary array of materials, their manufacture and their behavior.
http://www.science.doe.gov/bes/dms/DMSE.htm
The Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering in the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) supports a broad-based research program engaged in fundamental studies of materials sciences and engineering . The research seeks to understand the atomistic basis of materials properties and behavior and how to make materials perform better at acceptable cost through innovative materials design, synthesis, and processing. The program fulfills DOE missions by the development of materials that improve the efficiency, economy, environmental acceptability, and safety in energy generation, conversion, transmission, and utilization.
The Division consists of three teams: Scattering and Instrumentation Sciences, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, and Materials Discovery, Design and Synthesis. Together, the three teams support the following Core Research Activities (CRAs):
Ultrafast Science and Instrumentation
X-ray Scattering
Neutron Scattering
Electron and Scanning Probe Microscopies
EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research)
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanical Behavior and Radiation Effects
Physical Behavior of Materials
Materials Chemistry
Biomolecular Materials
Synthesis and Processing Science
There is a publications page which migh be of interest.
http://www.science.doe.gov/bes/dms/Publications/publications.htm
In addition there are a number of scientific and technical societies devoted to materials, their science and engineering, and standards development.
ASM International
TMS
MRS
ASTM
SAE (AMS)
ASME
I'll add more information as I have time.
http://www.science.doe.gov/bes/dms/DMSE.htm
The Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering in the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) supports a broad-based research program engaged in fundamental studies of materials sciences and engineering . The research seeks to understand the atomistic basis of materials properties and behavior and how to make materials perform better at acceptable cost through innovative materials design, synthesis, and processing. The program fulfills DOE missions by the development of materials that improve the efficiency, economy, environmental acceptability, and safety in energy generation, conversion, transmission, and utilization.
The Division consists of three teams: Scattering and Instrumentation Sciences, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, and Materials Discovery, Design and Synthesis. Together, the three teams support the following Core Research Activities (CRAs):
Ultrafast Science and Instrumentation
X-ray Scattering
Neutron Scattering
Electron and Scanning Probe Microscopies
EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research)
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanical Behavior and Radiation Effects
Physical Behavior of Materials
Materials Chemistry
Biomolecular Materials
Synthesis and Processing Science
There is a publications page which migh be of interest.
http://www.science.doe.gov/bes/dms/Publications/publications.htm
In addition there are a number of scientific and technical societies devoted to materials, their science and engineering, and standards development.
ASM International
TMS
MRS
ASTM
SAE (AMS)
ASME
I'll add more information as I have time.