Chemistry
Abstract
Chemistry basic research seeks bold innovations in understanding, modeling, and controlling chemical reactions for developing new materials, improving synthesis of existing materials, controlling energy flow and storage, and regulating interactions between materials and their environments. Studies expand fundamental understanding of properties regulating the chemical dynamics and energy transfer processes that foster advances in laser weaponry and allow predictions of the infrared, optical, and radar signatures of reaction products and intermediates that advance reliable target assessment and tracking. Critical research topics include: novel synthesis and characterization of lower cost, higher performance functional and structural materials, electronics, and photonic materials; nano-structures; electromagnetics; and conventional weaponry. Focused investigations include bio-derived mechanisms for lifetime extension of materials and catalysis and the exploration of atomic and molecular surface interactions that limit performance of electronic devices, compact power sources, and lubricant materials. Primary areas of research include molecular reaction dynamics; theoretical chemistry; polymer chemistry; biophysical mechanisms; and surface and interfacial science.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 612303_0601102F_1_3600_PB_2011
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