### Question
How is the term advanced materials defined?


### Answer
The term **advanced materials** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13506* as the following:

> materials that are processed, synthesized, fabricated, and manufactured to develop high performance properties that exceed the corresponding properties of conventional materials for structural, electronic, magnetic, or photonic applications, or for joining, welding, bonding, or packaging components into complex assemblies, including—


(A) advanced monolithic materials such as metals, ceramics, and polymers

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13506*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER X-ENERGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH**

