2016 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, Phoenix AZ
Abstract
The 2016 IVIRS Spring Meeting \ as held for the first titne in Phoenix, Arizona, on ;farch 28-April I, 2016. The scientific sessions included several enterging nreas of Jnatcrials research as veil as some \¥ell-established ones. Those supported by ARO include: Syn1posiun1 MD2, Tuning Properties by Elastic Strain Engineering-From Modeling lo Making and Measuring: This syrnposiu1n s ain1 Vas to han1ess the elastic strain engineering to offer a nev approacll in the search for high per!Ormance n1aterials for electronic, optical and magnetic devices, energy conversion and storage, catalysis, sensing and separation technologies. J. ID2 brought together researchers working on diverse fields but with a con11non interest in achieving extraordinary 111u!ti-functional properties by elastic strain engineering through 1natcrial fabrication, characterization and modeling. Support fro1n ARO helped to pro1note the growth of this emerging field, thereby providing long-tenn and high-payoff opportunities for the Anny. Sy1nposium MD9, Magnetic Materials-From Fundamentals to Applications: This sy1nposiu1n focused on the current state and trends in n1agnetic inaterials deve!op1nents, ranging from fundamental physics and nev pheno1nena discovery tovvard applications in e1nergent technologies for infonnation processing, energy, and bio1nedicinc. While rapid progress has been ntade in this 1nultidisciplinary field, significant gaps remain in engineering and fabrication of nev 1naterial s Vith controlled properties. The ntost noticeable application of magnetic 1naterials is n1agnetic storage ntedia and advanced infonnation technologies that allO\ for coinputer data n1ass storage on hard discs and the recording of analog audio and video 1vorks. Another strong potential of n1agnetic n1aterials is in energy technologies applications. Permanent ntagnetic inaterials are essential tOr electric pover conversion both in electric n1otors (hybrid vehicles) as well as electric generators (1vind turbines). Symposiun1 NT6, Colloidal Nanoparticles-Fro1n Synthesis to Applications: This sy1nposiu1n brought together a critical n1ass of scientists with diverse backgrounds to discuss the current advances of hierarchical nnno1naterials and to further explore new, practical, and exciting opportunities. The expert discussions provided an excellent educational platfonn for graduate students and other young investigators and addressed issues relating to the manufacturing, tUnctionalization, coupled behaviors, nnd potential applications or1nulti-functional nanoparticles. It provided (I) an opportunity for young scientists, pnrticularly graduate students and postdoctoral tel!ovs, to present their research results and interact Vith established 1ne1nbers of the com1nunity and (2) a cross-disciplinary public fonnn for researchers, policy 111akers, and regulatory specialists to discuss the implications of hierarchical nano1naterials. 4. Syn1posiu1n SM2, Bioinspire<l Oynainic Nlaterials-Synthesis, Characterization and Engineering: Biologically inspired n1aterials is an e1nerging scientific discipline that <ipplies nature s design principles to develop neV scientific and engineering soltllions for environment, energy, 1ncdicine, defense and 1nany other fields. Applying the concept or biological systc111s to the design of novel dynan1ic 111aterials and inaterials syste1ns Vould have potential lransfonnative impacts in broad areas for army and other n1ilitary uses in following aspects: ( l) enhancing efficiency and n1aintainability via internal environ1ncnt self-controlling (2) in1proving decision 1naking under changing environmental conditions for autonomous robot or vehicle navigation (3) increasing survivability by stabilizing bodily functions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1610322
Entities
People
- J. Ardie Dillen
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Materials Research Society
- United States Army