(DURIP) RHEOMETER TO FACILITATE RSEARCH ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF 3D PRINTING INKS, COATINGS, AND HYDROGELS
Abstract
The purchase and installation of a rheometer at the Applied Research Institute (ARI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) would facilitate and enable significant research and educational benefits. The focus areas of the PI, Dr. Krogstad, include the development of 3D printable nanocomposites, nanostructured coatings and hydrogels for biomedical applications. In all of these areas, an understanding of the rheological properties is critical in optimizing the material for processing. While there are several rheometers at UIUC, they are not located in shared facilities, are heavily utilized and are at least two miles from the ARI labs which all serve as barriers for their effective use by ARI students and researchers. Therefore, the purchase and installation of a rheometer at ARI would be instrumental in increasing the pace of research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2021
- Source ID
- FA95502010405
Entities
People
- Daniel V Krogstad
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign