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Theme 3.1: Nano-Architectures for Ultra-Strong Energy Absorbing Materials
This theme involves three projects. The
unifying thrust of this theme is careful study of a range
of different materials that are of interest for providing
light weight and very high mechanicals strength. These
materials include stiff chain polymers based on iptycene
and related monomers that incorporate pendant groups at
strategic sites along the polymer axis. These polymers
provide different mechanisms for absorbing mechanical energy
while accommodating appreciable deformation without structural
failure. Another project will study the formulation and
mechanical deformation behavior of microframe structures
with 100 nm size features, that show promise for providing
low density and champion resistance to ballistic and blast
insults. This theme will also include studies of natural
occurring nanostructured materials to establish design
laws to guide fabrication of man-made nanocomposites that
will exhibit high strength and toughness.
Project 3.1.1: Molecular Approached
to Mechanical Properties for Ballistic Protection
Project 3.1.2: Materials
and Structures for Blast Protection and Injury Mitigation
Project 3.1.3: Mechanical
Property Amplification in Natural Materials
Theme 3.1 Researchers
Prof. Mary C. Boyce, Department
of Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Jianshu Cao, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Christine Ortiz, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Prof. Raul Radovitzky, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Prof. Timothy M. Swager, Department
of Chemistry
Prof. Edwin L. (Ned) Thomas, Department
of Materials Science and Engineering
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