BIOLOGICALLY BASED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Abstract

This project acknowledges the growing and pervasive influence of the biological sciences on the development of new DoD capabilities. This influence extends throughout the development of new materials, devices and processes, and relies on the integration of biological breakthroughs with those in engineering and the physical sciences. Contained in this project are thrusts in the application of biomimetic materials and devices for Defense, the use of biology's unique fabrication capabilities to produce structures that cannot be made any other way, the application of materials in biological applications, and the development of manufacturing tools that use biological components and processes for materials synthesis. This project also includes major efforts aimed at integrating biological and digital sensing methodologies and maintaining human combat performance despite the extraordinary stressors of combat. Finally, this thrust will develop new diagnostics, therapeutics, and procedures to save lives on the battlefield, as well as restore full functional capabilities to combat amputees by developing a revolutionary upper limb prosthetic device. Annotated medical programs continue in FY 2012 in PE 0602115E, Project BT-01.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2013
• Source ID: MBT-02_0602715E_2_0400_PB_2013

Tags

Readers

• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Nanocomposite Materials Science
• Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.

Technology Areas

• Biotechnology