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Overview The Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a leader in chemical research and its application to issues of scientific and technological importance to the Department of Energy (DOE) and the nation. CSD is a part of the Physical Sciences Directorate, Michelle V. Buchanan, Associate Laboratory Director. SCOPE: The Division conducts both fundamental and applied research, using experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches. Specific areas of this research include catalysis, surface science and interfacial chemistry; molecular transformations and fuel chemistry; heavy element chemistry and radioactive materials characterization; aqueous solution chemistry and geochemistry; mass spectrometry and laser spectroscopy; separations chemistry; materials chemistry including synthesis and characterization of polymers and other soft materials; chemical biosciences; and neutron science. STAFF: CSD researchers include approximately 110 full time staff, with an additional 70 visiting scientists (postdoctoral research associates, graduate and undergraduate students, and visiting professors). The Division has a distinguished record of significant accomplishments in chemistry research that spans the history of the Laboratory. RESEARCH ADVANCES: Recent accomplishments include advances in electrospray mass spectrometry for complex biological molecules; pioneering microfluidic "lab-on-a-chip" devices; the design and synthesis of novel recognition and separation agents for cesium; and development of the direct-sampling ion trap mass spectrometer for field applications including detection of both chemical and biological warfare threats. Fundamental advances include pioneering solution chemistry routes for inorganic film deposition; controlled synthesis of mesoporous materials for separations and catalytic applications; the first measurements of ion binding to solid surfaces from high-temperature solutions; unique fundamental studies of actinide structure under extreme pressure; revealing molecular transformations during fuel processing using advanced solid-state NMR spectroscopy; and elucidation of the function and applications of photosynthetic reaction centers. FUNDING: The major portion of the CSD's research is sponsored by the Department of Energy. Additional support is obtained from other Federal and private agencies, and from special analytical projects. If you have any questions as you visit our website, please contact the division office (865) 574-4986. Phillip
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