Advanced Materials

Traditional materials and processes for science, engineering, and technologies in the context of defense systems and military applications.

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Articles

Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the California Institute of Technology and Princeton University have introduced a revolutionary new class of materials known as 3D polycatenated architected materials. These intricate structures can behave with both solid and liquid-like properties and have the potential to impact industries ranging from engineering to medicine. (Graphic: Dan Herchek/LLNL. Photos: Xiaoxing Xia. Cover image reprinted with permission from AAAS)

LLNL Researchers Explore Future of Responsive 3D-Architected Materials

In the evolving fields of materials science and 3D printing, engineers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are exploring novel ways to create materials and structures that adapt and respond to their environments. A recent…

Crystal structure of NdNiO2 shown both capped (left) and uncapped (right). (American Physical Society/Brookhaven National Laboratory)

Peeling Back the Layers: Exploring Capping Effects on Nickelate Superconductivity

So-called “infinite-layer” nickelate materials, characterized by their unique crystal and electronic structures, exhibit significant potential as high-temperature superconductors. Studying these materials remains challenging for researchers; they have only been synthesized as thin films and then…

Artist's concept depicts structural assembly and novel composite-forming process experiments to be conducted in space in 2026 during Phase 3 of DARPA's NOM4D program. (Source: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

DARPA Demos Will Test Novel Tech for Building Future Large Structures in Space

Based on outstanding technical progress by research teams to date, DARPA has pivoted the third and final phase of its NOM4D (pronounced nō- mad) program from planned further laboratory testing to conducting a pair of…

Webinars

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Computational Tools to Predict the Response of UHMWPE Composites to Impact

Ultra-high, molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) composites are advanced materials that lack experimentally driven, physics-based computational tools for predicting their response. This challenge exists for traditional fiber-based UHMWPE composites in a softer matrix material as well…

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The Next Frontier in Energy and Materials: Turbostratic Graphene

Unlike conventional single- or few-layer graphene, turbostratic graphene, which is derived from biomass feedstock, can perform across a wide range of metrics and applications. To raise awareness and increase domestic production of turbostratic graphene, this…

Metallic parts on a table

Better, Faster, Cheaper Metallic Components: NSF’s HAMMER-ERC

The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing, Moving from Evolution to Revolution Engineering Research Center (NSF HAMMER-ERC) is a collaboration between five universities to develop agile manufacturing systems that use new tools and advanced…

Events

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SpaceCom

SpaceCom | Space Congress exclusively draws participation from industry leaders and organizations with the power to drive new space strategies, fuel forward progress, signal demand for continued innovation, inform policy, and institute a sustainable future…

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2025 Space Technologies Independent Research & Development (IR&D) Technology Interchange Meeting

During the week of 24-28 March 2025, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), on behalf of the U.S. Department of defense (DoD) Space Community of Interest (COI), will host a virtual technology interchange meeting…

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2025 National Fire Control Symposium

The National Fire Control Symposium (NFCS) is a tri-service supported event with technical program lead advisory rotating among the services. The U.S. Navy will provide lead technical advisorship for the March 2025 event in its…