Functional Materials and Devices

Abstract

The Functional Materials and Devices thrust is developing advanced materials, components and systems to improve device performance for DoD sensing, imaging and communication applications. One focus of this thrust involves development of advanced transductional materials that convert one form of energy to another for DoD-relevant applications in areas such as thermoelectrics. While promising transduction materials are known for a variety of applications, integration into devices has not been realized. Another focus area involves development of new multi-functional materials and device designs that will radically decrease the size, weight and power requirements of neutron sources for high-resolution neutron and x-ray imaging. Such devices should enable fieldable detection units for non-destructive evaluation of parts, detection of explosives and other DoD-relevant targets.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
20472f016083fa1c018b4188709d88cb

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Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

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