Enhancing Research for Biomimetic Smart Adhesives and Biomaterials
Abstract
Publicly Releasable Project Summary The combination of four instruments are proposed for this DURIP proposal. These instruments incl ude an Electro-Rheology accessory, a RheoRaman module consisting of a HAAKETM MARS 60 Rheometer and an iXR Raman spectrometer, an EM Xnano bench-top electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer, and a WaveDriver 40 Modulated Speed Rotator with rotating electrode. T he combination of these instruments and accessories will be use to characterize biomimetic adhesives and biomaterials inspired by th e adhesive chemistry utilized be marine mussels. The Electro-Rheology accessory will be used to characterize the effect of applied e lectricity on the mechanical property of smart adhesive. The RheoRaman module can simultaneously characterize how a material behaves under stress or deformation and determine the contribution of the samples micro-structure to the observed mechanical responses. Bo th the electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer and the rotating electrode will be used to evaluate the electrochemical oxidatio n of mussel-mimetic adhesive molecule. Specifically, these instruments will enhance the research capacity of the Principal Investiga tors lab at Michigan Technological University in developing underwater, electro-responsive smart adhesive, antimicrobial and antivi ral biomaterials, and bioadhesives for treating diabetic wounds. Additionally, these instruments will be utilized in collaborative p rojects aimed at developing novel biomaterials for promoting tendon repair and marine mammal conservation. Researchers across the Mi chigan Technological University campus will also benefit from these instruments. These researchers are focused on biomedical researc h (e.g., tissue engineering research, cancer research, treatment of cardiovascular disease, and diabetes pathogenesis research) as w ell as waste water treatment and renewable energy research. Finally, these instruments will be used in two lab courses in training b oth undergraduate and graduate students.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 07, 2021
- Source ID
- N000142112877
Entities
People
- Bruce P Lee
Organizations
- Michigan Technological University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy