DURIP MULTIMODAL HIGH-SPEED ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE SYSTEM
Abstract
Funding is requested for a multifunctional atomic force microscope to probe organic-inorganic interfaces in biological composites, in-situ crystallization and interactive surface forces on biological templates, as well as nanomechanical and electrochemical analyses in varied dry, liquid or gas environments. This high-speed scanning system will enable basic research that will significantly enhance scientific discovery, bridge research between disciplines and serve as an instruction tool for STEM-based education. This highly modular instrument will provide highresolution imaging of nanomaterials during in-situ crystallization processes on both organic and mineral-based surfaces as well as real time observation of assembly of materials, including biological, biomimetic and traditional materials. The cell also provides real time quantitative electrochemistry, that can be used to probe local electrochemical behavior. The equipment will greatly enhance the PI’s contribution to AFOSR (MURI - FA9550-15-1-0009 and FA9550-20-1- 0292) and ARO projects (W911NF-20-1-0201 and W911NF-18-1-0253) on the investigation of the presence and effects of chemical (organic and inorganic) as well as structural elements on not only the controlled synthesis and assembly of constituents, but also on strengthening and toughening in impact and abrasion resistant biological composites. Additional projects are being created that investigate synthesis-structure-property relationships of biological and synthetically templated nanomaterials to develop energy conversion and storage systems. The impact and abrasion resistant structures, their mimics as well as nanostructures for energy conversion and storage all have utility for DoD missions. This system will provide the PI, fellow researchers, and students with unprecedented opportunities for research and will enhance undergraduate students’ interest and understanding in materials science by facilitating research opportunities
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 07, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502210168
Entities
People
- David J Kisailus
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of California, Irvine