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Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN)


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Judith  Yang juyang@nsf.gov (703) 292-7086  E 9476  


SYNOPSIS

All proposals submitted to this Program that are not governed by another solicitation (such as CAREER) must be submitted to the solicitation: Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs: Biomaterials (BMAT), Condensed Matter Physics (CMP), Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN), Polymers (POL).

The Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN) Program supports fundamental research and education on the relationships between structure and properties of metals and their alloys. Research should advance fundamental materials science that will enable the development of metallic materials, especially from the micro to sub-nano length scales, to optimize superior behaviors and enable the prediction of properties and performance. This program focuses on experimental research that especially takes advantage of advanced tools while encouraging the synergistic use of theory, computation, data analytics and/or machine learning. The program aims to advance the materials science of metals and alloys through transformative research on a diverse array of topics, including, but not limited to, phase transformations; grain and interphase boundary structures; oxidation, corrosion and performance in extreme environments; magnetic behavior and functional materials; mechanical behavior and structural materials; and complex alloys such as metallic glasses and high entropy alloys. Submitted proposals should clearly emphasize the contributions to fundamental materials science. 

 PIs are encouraged to discuss intended chemical nanosynthesis efforts with both the  Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry (MSN) and the Solid State Materials Chemistry (SSMC) programs prior to proposal submission. Such proposals may either be transferred or reviewed jointly depending on the extent of alignment with the goals of both programs.

 Significant broader impacts are expected, such as education, development of a diverse and inclusive workforce, sustainability, environmental impact, data infrastructure and other critical research infrastructure tools. 

 


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