The Purdue Energetics Research Center (PERC) is the foremost academic research laboratory in the world focused on energetic materials. PERC's portfolio encompasses basic and applied research related to explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics, as well as the systems in which they are commonly integrated.
PERC has deep expertise related to the synthesis, formulation, manufacturing, modeling, characterization, performance, optimization and application of energetic materials allowing PERC researchers to innovate at a first-in-world level. This expertise is maintained both in-house and through a network of well-established partnerships and its start-up ecosystem, which serves as a key transition pathway for both PERC and the Department of Defense.
Working with PERC provides opportunities to conduct world-class research in the field of energetics, with top tier names in the field, PERC faculty, members of the Department of Defense, and industry partners. Explore our web pages to learn more about our research areas and partnerships.
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