U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Industrial Technologies Program – Industrial Materials for the Future

Active R&D Projects

The following projects are continuously researching and developing improved processes and technologies for the Industrial Materials for the Future. These projects are crosscutting, applied to subprograms of the Industrial Technologies Program (ITP), and industries.

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Focus Area 1: Degradation-Resistant Materials

• Advanced Wear Resistant Nano-Composites for Increased Energy Efficiency (PDF 1.1 MB)
• Nanocoatings for High-Efficiency Industrial Hydraulic and Tooling Systems (PDF 1.1 MB)

Focus Area 2: Materials for Separations

• Advanced Membrane Separation Technologies for Energy Recovery (PDF 1.0 MB)

Focus Area 3: Materials for Energy Systems

• Novel Refractory Materials for High-Temperature, High-Alkaline Environments (PDF 1.0 MB)
• Hierarchical Nanoceramics for Industrial Process Sensors (PDF 1.1 MB)
• Aerogel-Based Insulation for Industrial Steam Distribution Systems (PDF 1.1 MB)