Studies of Dynamic Material Interfaces in Extreme Environments
Abstract
This proposal seeks to significantly extend our understanding of the molecular level energetic processes that occur at dynamic material interfaces that lead to chemical and structural change. Interfaces involving multicomponent ablative materials, superalloys, and molecular coatings will be examined to develop a comprehensive understanding of interface evolution arising from exposure to extreme temperatures, high velocity gas flows, optical and charged particle illumination, and severe oxidative conditions. This work will also study and develop quantitative models for describe energy exchange processes in gas-surface collision systems. This program will advance our fundamental understanding of how interfaces perform and evolve in extreme environments, and will contribute to the development of next generation materials for high performance flight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501510428
Entities
People
- Steven J. Sibener
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Chicago