REMOVING THE GUESSWORK IN COMPOSITIONALLY COMPLEX CERAMICS THROUGH ATOMIC-SCALE STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION
Abstract
The main objective of this project is to uncover atomic scale processing-structure-property relationships for compositionally complex ceramics (CCCs). By using synchrotron characterization techniques that probe atomic-scale structure in an element specific fashion, the fundamental science needed to better understand chemical miscibility, local defect arrangements, and atomic-scale structural order will be uncovered for this emerging class of materials. CCCs will be synthesized largely at UNSW, with further collaboration on preceramic polymer (PCP) systems from Drs Timothy Pruyn and Matthew Dickerson at AFRL. Successful outcomes from the proposed study will establish fundamental design principles for synthesizing and processing CCCs with user-desired structure and chemistry. This will in turn, enable new types of ceramic materials with complex compositions, microstructures, and improved material properties for aerospace applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 20, 2023
- Source ID
- FA23862214063
Entities
People
- Nicholas M Bedford
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of New South Wales