Performance Materials Lab

The William States Lee College of Engineering

From the Caribbean to the Lab: PML Begins Analysis on New Atlantic Samples

Offshore of Guadalupe aboard Dawn

The Performance Materials Lab (PML) at UNC Charlotte is excited to announce the next phase of our ongoing research into coastal water health. Our partners at the Sustainable Seas Institute (SSI) have successfully returned from their ten-day expedition through the Lesser Antilles, delivering a critical new dataset directly to our shoreside facilities. A Collaborative Success … Read more

Heading into the New Year: Clean Water Caribbean Expedition

Lesser Antilles

From December 30 to January 8, the Performance Materials Lab team will be heading into the Lesser Antilles for a multi-island expedition across St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica, and Guadeloupe. This ten‑day journey will launch our new year of research and education with a focus on vibrant tropical ecosystems, coastal communities, and the changing health of … Read more