NIST supports accurate and compatible measurements by certifying and providing over 1200 Standard Reference Materials® with well-characterized composition or properties, or both.

Apr 7, 2025 · NIST researchers have found special atomic patterns called quasicrystals in 3D-printed aluminum alloys. Quasicrystals increase the strength of 3D-printed aluminum, the …

Materials by Design the Materials Genome Initiative at NIST The 2021 MGI Strategic Plan The Materials Genome Initiative marks its first decade with a new strategic plan. Read the …

Materials Genome Initiative (federal government wide) NIST MGI Standard Reference Materials Plastics, carbon nanotubes, high-strength alloys, artificial bone and joint replacements are just …

Jun 24, 2025 · The mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch thanks partly to unique structures in its exoskeleton. NIST researchers have fabricated synthetic versions of these structures and …

Mar 6, 2019 · Materials Resource Registry allows for the registration of materials resources, bridging the gap between existing resources, software and repositories and end users.

Mar 26, 2025 · NIST will advance measurement science tools to reliably assess the performance of sustainable materials for the manufacturing, construction, and transportation industries. …

Project activities include: Electronic structure of semiconductor-oxide interfaces. Thermodynamics of flexible microporous materials for gas storage Gas adsorption in microporous materials …

Nov 12, 2024 · Cementitious Materials Our team studies cementitious materials to develop measurement science tools and standards for additive manufacturing. Learn more. NIST …

Semiconductors—materials such as silicon with tunable electrical conductivity—are the base for most electronics, enabling construction of complex integrated circuits, or chips, that power …