About Us

Welcome to the Polymers Division in the NIST Materials Science & Engineering Laboratory (MSEL)! Our mission is to enable U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness in the development and use of materials by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology – in ways that enhance economic security and improve the quality of life.

We focus on providing critical measurement solutions to enable advancements in science and technology. Our work encompasses a broad range of activities that include advanced imaging measurements of the interaction of biological systems with polymer materials, small-angle neutron and x-ray scattering measurements of nanostructured materials, the separation and purification of single-wall carbon nanotubes, and enabling new tests of the reliability of soft body armor.

Eric K. Lin
Chief, Polymers Division