Organic Matrix Templating and Function in an Ultrahard Biological Composite

Abstract

The long-term objective of this project was to understand the mechanisms of nanostructural development in mineralizing environments and relate them to creating hierarchical nanostructures that afford impressive functional properties, specifically in unique abrasion resistant and damage-tolerant composites. The progress from this work will enable the development of the necessary tools for the design and fabrication of cost-effective and environmentally friendly engineering materials that mimic key design elements and performance properties present in biological systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 2019
Accession Number
AD1079439

Entities

People

  • David J Kisailus

Organizations

  • University of California, Riverside

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Composite Materials
  • Education
  • Elements
  • Fabrication
  • Fibers
  • Hardness
  • High Resolution
  • Leading Edges
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Phase
  • Phase Transformations
  • Students
  • Systems Biology
  • Trailing Edges
  • Transitions
  • Universities
  • Wear Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics