Nanoscale Science Research Centers

Nanoscale Science Research Centers
Type:	Research and Development Agencies
Parent organization:	Office of Science
Top organization:	U.S. Department of Energy
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:
Website:	https://science.osti.gov/User-Facilities/User-Facilities-at-a-Glance/NSRCs
Creation Legislation:
Wikipedia:	Nanoscale Science Research Centers

Nanoscale Science Research Centers
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Mission
The mission of the NSRCs is to provide state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to the research community for advancing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. They aim to foster innovation in nanomaterials, nanosystems, and nanotechnology applications that have significant implications for energy, health, and national security.

Services
Nanomaterial synthesis; Characterization; Nanofabrication; Nanoelectronics; Nanophotonics; Theoretical and computational nanoscience

Regulations

Nanoscale Science Research Centers (NSRCs) are a network of five U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facilities dedicated to advancing research in nanoscale science and technology.

These centers offer researchers access to unique tools and expertise for synthesizing, characterizing, and understanding nanomaterials, contributing to breakthroughs in various fields.

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Mission

The NSRCs mission is to accelerate scientific discovery and technological innovation in nanoscale science by providing access to cutting-edge equipment and expertise. They support research that explores the fundamental properties of materials at the nanoscale, aiming to translate these findings into practical applications in energy, health, environmental science, and security"Nanoscale Science Research Centers". U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. https://science.osti.gov/User-Facilities/User-Facilities-at-a-Glance/NSRCs. .

Parent organization

NSRCs are managed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, which oversees a range of scientific research programs and user facilities across the nation.

The Office of Science is part of the broader U.S. Department of Energy.

Legislation

The NSRCs were established through the DOE's initiative to enhance U.S. capabilities in nanoscale science and technology, without specific legislation but as part of the DOE's broader research funding strategy.

Partners

Academic institutions for collaborative research
Industry for technology transfer and commercialization
Other DOE national laboratories and facilities for complementary research

Number of employees

The total number of employees across all NSRCs varies, as each center is part of a larger national laboratory with shared staff. Each center has its own director and support staff.

Organization structure

The NSRCs are structured as a network of individual centers, each with its own focus and capabilities:

Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory: Focuses on advanced materials, complex oxides, and nanophotonics.
Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) at Brookhaven National Laboratory: Specializes in soft and biological materials, electronic materials, and nanoscale photonics.
Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Emphasizes synthesis, characterization, and theory in materials science.
Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Integrates nanoscale research with neutron science.
Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories: Focuses on the integration of nanostructures into micro and macro systems.

Leader

Each NSRC has a [Director] overseeing its operations and research direction.

Divisions

While each NSRC has its unique structure, common areas of research include:

Synthesis and processing of nanomaterials
Characterization techniques
Theory, modeling, and simulation
Nanofabrication and integration"Nanoscale Science Research Centers". U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. https://science.osti.gov/User-Facilities/User-Facilities-at-a-Glance/NSRCs.

List of programs

User programs for access to facilities
Collaborative research projects
Educational and training workshops

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget figures for the NSRCs are not individually detailed as they are part of the broader DOE Office of Science budget.

Staff

Staff at NSRCs consists of scientists, engineers, technicians, and administrative support, with numbers varying by center.

Funding

Funding for the NSRCs comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, supporting both the operational costs and scientific programs of these facilities.

Services provided

NSRCs provide services including the synthesis of nanomaterials, advanced characterization methods, nanofabrication capabilities, and support for theoretical and computational nanoscience. They offer free access for non-proprietary research and fee-based access for proprietary work, facilitating a wide range of scientific inquiries.

Regulations overseen

NSRCs do not oversee regulations but operate under the DOE's guidelines for scientific research and user facility management.

Headquarters address

As a network, NSRCs do not have a single headquarters address but are located at various DOE national laboratories across the U.S.

History

The NSRCs were established in the early 2000s as part of the DOE's commitment to leading in nanoscale science, providing researchers with the tools needed to explore and manipulate matter at the nanoscale.