Hybrid 3-D Digital Deposition Platform for Bottom-Up Fabrication of Multicomponent-Multiferroic COmposites (H3DPlatform)
Abstract
This proposal seeks acquisition of a state~of~the~art hybrid 3D printing system (CeraPrinter F~Series), byCeradrop MGI Group. The proposed CeraPrinter F~Series represents a unique strength in 3D digitaldeposition of electronic components, which is signified by its multi~nozzles inkjet printheads combinedwith an Aerosol jet. This proposal seeks acquisition of a state?of?the?art hybrid 3D printing system (CeraPrinter F?Series), by Ceradrop MGI Group. The proposed CeraPrinter F?Series represents a unique strength in 3D digital deposition of electronic components, which is signified by its multi?nozzles inkjet printheads combined with an Aerosol jet. The hybrid 3D platform will enable the PIs to (1) overcome the existing limitations in 3D electronics printing by using inkjet or aerosol alone, and (2) capitalize on the PIs research expertise in nanoparticle materials synthesis for the 3D deposition, and (3) make a wide range of composite materials of sub?micro precisions. The PIs will conduct bottom?up fabrication of multicomponent?multiferroric composites that are of significant importance to the ONR and DoD’s mission. The PIs will conduct synthesis of (1) Magnetoelectric Composites to explore product connectivity and (2) Electromagnetic Surface Plasmon and Lattice Phonon Interactions to Explore Spin and charge coupling at Resonance. Through ECE, ME, and BME faculty collaboration, a range of projects is planned utilizing both the native and the customized capabilities of the hybrid 3D platform. The ongoing DoD (ARO/ONR) research programs carried out by the PIs will benefit directly from the proposed equipment. Research areas of piezoelectric:magnetostrictive, multicomponent composite (meta? )materials, and Pb?free relaxor solid solutions, are closely aligned with the proposed capabilities. The addition will add to the existing strength of the materials processing/modeling capabilities at the PIs’ labs and to the core research facility at UTSA. UTSA is a minority?serving?institution. Undergrad/grad?students will obtain training and carry out thesis research using the proposed facility. It will uplift the quality of the existing PhD program in Electronic Materials/Devices and nurture the growth of the newly established Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Materials Engineering (MS?MatE), UTSA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141613096
Entities
People
- Ruyan Guo
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Texas at San Antonio