NRL Gallium Nitride (IMAGE) Naval Research Laboratory Caption US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researchers have developed a patent pending technique using niobium nitride (Nb2N) that allows Gallium Nitride (GaN) to be transferred onto almost anything. Credit U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.