Procurement of a Tandem EDS/STEM Mapping, SEM and 3D-Rendering System for Chemical-Structural Analysis of Biological Composites

Abstract

After acquiring the Infrared Imaging Microscope with large area mapping capabilities for structure-function research and education in composite and semiconducting materials, we have been largely successful in obtaining high quality, high-resolution FTIR maps of multiple biological composites. This includes the chemical mapping of the radular teeth of Cryptochiton stelleri(chiton), the crush resistant exoskeleton from Phloeodes diabolicus (the Iron Clad beetle), and the hard and impact resistant dactyl club from the stomatopod Odontodactylus scyllarus.The FTIR microscope has enabled us to make significant contributions in uncovering details about ultrastructural features of the various regions within these biological composites and has enabled us to begin deriving new design strategies for the synthesis of impact and abrasion resistant composites.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 2019
Accession Number
AD1082346

Entities

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  • David J Kisailus

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  • University of California, Riverside

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Composite Materials
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  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
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  • Materials science

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  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Research Science/Academic Research