Reactive Material Formulations for Additive Manufacturing
Abstract
We propose a 19-month program of basic research to develop reactive material (RM) formulations for additive manufacturing (AM) that enable rapid fabrication of customized reactive material architectures (RMAs) for constructive and destructive applications. Our primary objective is to develop, characterize, and test reactive material formulations – the combinations of a reactive material and a binder that will hold shape and ignite – that are suitable for AM using extrusion-based printing and screen printing platforms. We also aim to evaluate the capacity of RMAs to generate controlled, heat-intensive reactions that could in turn be used to support assembly and repair operations (e.g. welding) across a variety of scales (mm to meter) and materials including metal, plastics, and composites as well as their ability to predictably and safely support counter threat measures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 29, 2020
- Source ID
- N001741910020
Entities
People
- Kevin C. Galloway
Organizations
- United States Navy
- Vanderbilt University