The field of condensed matter and materials research has played a key role in meeting our nation's needs in a number of areas, including energy, health, and climate change. Harvesting the Fruits of Inquiry highlights a few of the societal benefits that have flowed from research in this field. This report communicates the role that condensed matter and materials research plays in addressing societal needs. The report uses examples to illustrate how research in this area has contributed directly to efforts to address the nation's needs in providing sustainable energy, meeting health needs, and addressing climate change issues. Written in an accessible style, this report will be of interest to academia, government agencies, and Congress.
Table of Contents |
skim chapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Matter | i-iv | |
| Overview | 1-1 | |
| Solid-State Lighting | 2-5 | |
| Nanoparticle Drug Delivery and Diagnostics in Health | 6-9 | |
| Rechargeable Batteries | 10-13 | |
| Spintronics | 14-17 | |
| Polymer Membranes for Water Filtration | 18-20 | |
| Concluding Remarks | 21-21 | |
| Notes | 22-23 | |
| BackMatter | 24-28 | |
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