2018 Multifunctional Materials and Structures Gordon Research Conference: Bridging the Gap between Biological and Synthetic Systems
Abstract
Funds are provided to Dr. Nancy Sottos, from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, in the amount of $10,095.00.00 for the only" FY-17 increment towards the ~2018 Gordon Research Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures: Bridging the Gap between" Biological and Synthetic Systems~. As part of the conference support, the anticipated outcomes include: (i) bio-inspired design pa""radigms for integrating sensing and signaling into materials for active adaptation to external stimuli and feedback control, (ii) au""tonomic regeneration processes for halting active damage then healing of material/structural damage, (iii) hybrid materials and inte""rfaces that dynamically alter their mechanical, electrical, chemical properties and response behavior using built-in electronic comp""onents, chemical-based transformations, and electromechanical coupling, (iv) reconfigurable materials and composite components (e.g."", fibers, yarns, textiles) for morphing structures like underwater vehicle systems capable of altering their geometry, surface area" and mechanical properties by mimicking muscular-skeletal system of fish and other marine mammals and creatures. The conference is s"cheduled for January 14-19, 2018 and the venue will be the Four Points Sheraton, Ventura CA.ABSTRACTThe Gordon Research Conferenc"e on Multifunctional Materials and Structures aims toextend and accelerate interdisciplinary research activities in this emerging f"ield, whichincorporates mechanics, materials science, engineering science, physics, chemistry andbiology. Multifunctional design e""ncompasses materials, structures and/or materialsystems that have the ability to perform multiple functions through judiciouscombi"nations of structural properties and at least one additional functional capability asdictated by the system application requirements. Multifunctionality is ubiquitous inbiological systems and leads to systems that are highly efficient material and energy-wise.Bio-systems are synthesized at a molecular level with a limited palate of materialingredients resulting in multiscale hierarchical m"aterial architectures with active, coupledchemical, electrical, mechanical processes and signaling. However, there is a large gap i"nour current understanding of how to translate and scale the science of multifunctionalityin biological/natural systems for creating larger-scale synthetic materials and structureswith unique multifunctional capabilities and new levels of performance. Visionary"examples include ~autonomic~ structures that can sense, diagnose and respond to externalstimuli, ~adaptive~ structures allowing re""configuration of functionality, shape,mechanical, and electromagnetic properties, and ~self-sustaining~ systems with integratedene"rgy storage and harvesting capabilities. This conference will focus on addressing thescientific issues underpinning advancements in": the translation of model biologicalfunctions to synthetic systems, signaling (e.g. chemical, electrical, mechanical), selflearnin""g,chemical transport and transformation for control of mechanical properties, therole of interfaces and design/fabrication approac"hes for creating multi-scale hierarchicalmaterial systems with multifunctional performance. The meeting will bring together across#NAME?dwide collaborations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712750
Entities
People
- Nancy Sottos
Organizations
- Gordon Research Conferences
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy