Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices

Research for new developments in device technology and practical application of materials The Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices Group (MPA-11) conducts basic and applied research in areas related to applied energy programs and a variety of problems relevant to the National Nuclear Security Administration. Our goal is to provide innovative and creative solutions needed to solve technical challenges across the Laboratory’s missions, including energy security, stockpile modernization, and global threat reduction.

Our core areas of research focus on the following: Polymer electrolyte fuel cells for transportation and portable power Acoustic sensor technologies for enhanced fossil energy utilization Weapons aging, weapons safety Synthesis of actinide materials to understand bonding and reactivity Polymer membranes for greenhouse gas separations and carbon sequestration Electrochemical-based gas/vapor sensors Our research forms a basis for new developments in device technology and practical application of materials. We have significant expertise in the design and incorporation of new materials into devices for a variety of applications driven by our missions. Much of our work also involves interactions with industrial sponsors and partners. Key Capabilities Electrochemistry and electrocatalysis Fuel Cell components, design, fabrication, testing and modeling Fuel Cell Technology for Transportation Design and synthesis of materials for hydrogen storage Polymer synthesis of membranes for fuel cell applications Acoustic interrogation of materials and acoustic manipulation of particles Materials development in support of stockpile modernization and safety Molecular synthesis and actinide chemistry Advanced polymer membrane deposition and characterization for gas separations Chemical vapor deposition of two-dimensional materials, such as graphene oxide and transition metal dichalcogenides Innovative gas sensor development Proof-of-concept device development Teams Acoustic and Sensors Fuel Cells Actinide Materials Carbon Capture and Separations

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Research for new developments in device technology and practical application of materials

The Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices Group (MPA-11) conducts basic and applied research in areas related to applied energy programs and a variety of problems relevant to the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Our goal is to provide innovative and creative solutions needed to solve technical challenges across the Laboratory’s missions, including energy security, stockpile modernization, and global threat reduction.

Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices

Research for new developments in device technology and practical application of materials

The Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices Group (MPA-11) conducts basic and applied research in areas related to applied energy programs and a variety of problems relevant to the National Nuclear Security Administration.

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Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices

Research for new developments in device technology and practical application of materials

The Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices Group (MPA-11) conducts basic and applied research in areas related to applied energy programs and a variety of problems relevant to the National Nuclear Security Administration.

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