Understanding the nucleus in terms of their fundamental constituents in Quantum Chromodynamics: quarks and gluons, and the mechanisms and emergent properties of the strong interaction.

From battery electrolytes to microscale ​“robots” that can dynamically self-assemble, MSD soft matter science leads to better control of polymer functionality and to a deeper understanding of the nonequilibrium organization of soft matter.

MSD scientists explore the dynamical properties of energy, matter, and charge as they encounter defects or traverse complex interfaces in materials to deliver new functionality.

MSD pursues a deep, fundamental understanding of the quantum realm, where individual electrons cooperate to make new energy and information science revolutions possible.

Innovations in robotics technology at the convergence of digital and intelligent automation in support of advanced manufacturing and materials discovery.

This focus area’s projects employ life-cycle assessment, techno-economic analyses and risk analyses to ensure our nation’s water sustainability.

In this area, Argonne is developing affordable chemical and biological sensors that monitor water quality in polluted areas and control methods for water-related processes such as fouling of surfaces.

This focus area involves developing functional groups, sorbents, membranes and catalysts for selective separation of various contaminants from water.

Projects in this area focus on developing accurate and efficient physics-based models, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms and simulation software to advance the study of water and aqueous solutions.

Argonne’s water-related materials projects focus on developing and characterizing various materials such as membranes, sorbents and catalysts relevant to water monitoring, treatment, conveyance and reuse, and water-enabled energy production.