The Chemistry Research Center (CRC) at the United States Air Force Academy focuses on new chemical discoveries from to meet operational Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) mission partner needs as well as private partnerships with academia and industry.
CRC and the Department of Chemistry faculty have proven success through external partnering with academia, industry and national laboratories in order to leverage an expanding technology base.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Advanced materials and composites fabrication, processing and manufacturing
Robust small molecule, biomolecular and macromolecular synthesis and characterization
Molecular computational modeling and simulation for predictive chemical properties
Senior and post-doctoral associates and faculty with a broad spectrum of specialties to adapt to the ever-changing world of chemistry challenges
MAJOR PROJECTS
Light harvesting material for new solar/green technologies towards federal zero net energy goals
Stimuli-responsive coatings for the development of chemical warfare nerve agent detection
High temperature resins and high strength fibers for next-gen solid rocket motor case composites
Metallized composites from additive manufacturing towards structural energetics for propellants with tunable energy output
