The Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is one of five Department of Energy (DOE) Nanoscale Science Research Centers (NSRCs). The primary mission of the CNMS is to provide access to state-of-the-art nanoscience research capabilities, expertise, and equipment to a diverse user community in order to deliver cutting-edge nanoscience research that otherwise would not be possible. The scientists at the CNMS also drive a world class science program with emphasis in theory and simulation, nanofabrication, macromolecular synthesis and characterization, deuteration, and understanding of structure, dynamics and functionality in nanostructured materials using scanning probe microscopy, neutron scattering, optical spectroscopy, and soft-matter electron and helium ion microscopy. The CNMS annually hosts around 600 users who respond to its biannual proposal calls. The vibrant and growing CNMS user community conducts research addressing a vast array of science and technology questions, drawing on support from an equally broad array of funding agencies. Members of the community represent academia, national laboratories, international institutions and industry. Access to CNMS is granted to researchers through a proposal submission and review process that is based on peer review by leading researchers from outside of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This presentation will introduce prospective CNMS users to the center and its capabilities, the user proposal submission and review process, and highlight user projects and collaborations that represent the diverse user community.

Precision synthesis and characterization at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences

252nd National Meeting (2016)

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