Research Focus: The laboratory's research is driven by the major demand for high-performance aluminum alloys and related composite structures arising from the high-quality development of the Western Development and the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, as well as the upgrading of Guangxi's aluminum industry. The research addresses national strategic needs for green development, the high-end, green, and intelligent development of Guangxi's aluminum industry, and the construction of long-lasting, high-quality major infrastructure along the Western Land-Sea New Corridor.

The laboratory aims to enhance the alignment between these needs and its own capabilities, leveraging its role in talent cultivation and technological innovation to support industry upgrading and major infrastructure projects. The research adheres to principles of problem orientation and demand-driven approaches, focusing on key areas and distinctive features, promoting interdisciplinary integration, and combining fundamental theoretical research with technological development and application. 

Research Focus 1: Green Development and Efficient Utilization of Aluminum Resources

Chief Scientist: Professor Zou Bingsuo

Sub-Focus Areas:

1. Green and High-Value Utilization of Solid Waste Resources in the Aluminum Industry

2. Efficient Separation and Conversion of Co-occurring Metallic Resources from Bauxite Ore

3. Advanced Functional Materials Based on Aluminum-Gallium Systems and Their Applications

Research Focus 2: Design, Processing, and Intelligent Manufacturing of High-Performance Aluminum Alloys

Chief Scientist: Professor Zhao Shuangliang

Sub-Focus Areas:

1. Phase Diagrams and Material Design of Aluminum Alloys

2. Advanced Processing Technologies for High-Performance Aluminum Alloys

3. Key Technologies for Intelligent Manufacturing and Control of Aluminum Alloys

Research Focus 3: Full Lifecycle Safety Design and Theory of Specialized Engineering Composite Structures

Chief Scientist: Professor Chen Zheng

Sub-Focus Areas:

1. Degradation Mechanisms of Composite Structures in Complex Environments (Salt-Temperature-Humidity Coupling)

2. Static and Dynamic Failure Mechanisms of Composite Structures under Multi-Field Coupling (Environment-Load Interaction)

3. Integrated Design and Application of Composite Structures Considering Environmental-Load-Structure-Material Synergies