| Acronym | Meaning |
| QSM | Quantum Shell Model |
| EFIN | Environmental Financing Information Network |
| MHC | Myosin Heavy Chain |
| LEO | Lateral Epitaxial Overgrowth |
| HMG-COA | 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl Coenzyme A |
| PWPP | Plane-wave Pseudopotential |
| ZERI | Zero Emissions Research Initiative |
| LDR | Land Disposal Restriction(s) |
| XTEM | Cross-sectional Transmission Electron Microscopy |
| WORM | Write Once Read Many |