Advanced Imaging and Micromanipulation System for High-Speed Characterization of Multifunctional, Hierarchical Structures (AIM-FAST)
Abstract
The Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is designed to improve the capabilities of U.S. Universities to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in selected technical areas of importance to national defense. DURIP funding provides for the acquisition of research equipment and instrumentation for this purpose. The requested Advanced Imaging and Micromanipulalion System for High-Speed Characterization of Multifunctional, Hierarchical Structures (AIM-FAST) will enable the structural, mechanical, and electrical property characterization of hierarchical and responsive structures over a broad range of length and time scales. Jointly funded by the ARO Polymer Chemistry and Materials by Design programs, the PI s current research aims to develop hierachical mesostructures from specially engineered nanoparticles and polymers that will adopt precise lengths and display addressable structures patterned along their length which will enable dynamic, responsive action such as folding and helix formation over a broad range of relevant length and lime scales. The requested AJM-F AST system will enable the structural, mechanical, and electrical property characterization of these mesostruclured materials over the extreme range of length and time scales that exist within the structures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1510367
Entities
People
- Alfred J Crosby
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Massachusetts Amherst