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Economic growth, such as that experienced in developed countries over the last century, cannot continue into the next century nor spread to less developed
Quantitative risk analysis (QRA) is a systematic approach to quantify risks associated with the operation of an engineering process. QRA is an essential tool to
The NIST Biorepository houses over 130,000 sample aliquots and the number continues to grow yearly. Fewer than 10% of these have been analyzed for environmental
Presently used methods to measure CO 2 and other emissions from smoke stacks have errors of 20 % or more depending on the level of swirl in the flow. The
Contamination of waterways with fecal material leads to the dissemination of pathogens and antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can have serious impacts on human
The endocrine system orchestrates major developmental, reproductive, and other physiological changes throughout life. A detailed analysis of hormone suites can
Our team is focusing on developing reliable methods to characterize DAC materials for longevity and stability. We are currently focusing on aminosilane-silica
The NIST Thermodynamic Metrology Group maintains and develops national standards of temperature (in the range 0.65 K to 2011 K), and supports calibration of all
The Gas Sensing Metrology Group in the Chemical Sciences Division is tasked with providing traceability in gas analysis for the U.S. This group works with
Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents (GBCA) are intravenous drugs used in diagnostic imaging procedures to enhance the quality of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
We develop and deploy portable vapor sampling instruments to collect detailed chemical information in the field, in sampling situations where the laboratory is
Building ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) performance must account for many new challenges related to sustainability and resilience goals, including
The monitoring of wildlife and broodstock health through endocrine assessments is essential to understanding reproduction and stress. Collecting blood samples
Wastewater surveillance is a promising approach to monitor biological and chemical contaminants on a community level, as demonstrated by its re-emergence as a
The Material Measurement Lab provides measurements, standards, and data to ensure availability and sustainability of our water resources. MML supports accurate
NIST’s Material Measurement Laboratory and Physical Measurement Laboratory are developing a first-of-kind X-ray testbed for operando monitoring of catalytic