Extreme Nanomechanical - Chemical Characterization and Translational System
Abstract
Funding is requested for a system capable of ultrahigh-speed quantitative nanomechanical and chemical mapping under low and high temperature extremes while providing a nanomanufacturing platform to translate designs which will enhance current AFOSR research programs, enable new research initiatives, and engage a diverse population of students in materials science and engineering. This instrument system will provide in-situ depth-sensing nano-mechanical testing for both quasi-static and at high strain rates at temperature extremes from -150C to 1000C, couple it with nano-chemical analyses via an FTIR-AFM system and 3D print designs to uncover fundamental multiscale features and their failure mechanisms in tough and multifunctional biological and synthetic bio-inspired materials. These materials could serve as the basis for a new generation of thermal and radiation resistant aerospace structures, for helmets and other personal protective gear. This new system will be used for dedicated analyses and manufacturing of biological, biomimetic and traditional composites as well as graded ceramics and thin-film semiconducting materials. The equipment will greatly enhance the PI s contribution to multiple AFOSR-AFRL projects (FA95502310209, FA9550-20-1-0292, FA9550-15-1-0009, FA8651-22-1-0032) on the investigation of ultrastructural features as well as the presence and effects of chemical and structural elements on the multiscale mechanical robust biological and bio-inspired materials. Additional projects are being created to investigate structure-property relationships of thermally, optically, and radiatively stable biological materials as well as bio-inspired nanomaterials to enable multifunctionality. All of these projects contribute to engagement of undergraduate students through research opportunities and integration of research findings into the curriculum. The PI is affiliated with a recently formed Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) department at the University of California, Irvine, an accredited Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI, OPEID-00131400) and one of America s most diverse research-intensive universities. This support will contribute to the PI s unique program, which conducts both experimental research on synthesis-structure-property relationships in multifunctional biological and biomimetic composites and on biologically inspired synthesis of nanostructural materials - an area of extreme relevance to the DoD applications. It is understood that any developmental items and specially designed parts, components, accessories and attachments generated under this Defense Department agreement are being developed for both civil and military applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 06, 2024
- Source ID
- FA95502310555
Entities
People
- David J Kisailus
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of California, Irvine