Accession Number:

AD1079439

Title:

Organic Matrix Templating and Function in an Ultrahard Biological Composite

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Final Report]

Corporate Author:

University of California - Riverside

Personal Author(s):

• Kisailus, David

Report Date:

2019-05-08

Pagination or Media Count:

32

Abstract:

The long-term objective of this project was to understand the mechanisms of nanostructural development in mineralizing environments and relate them to creating hierarchical nanostructures that afford impressive functional properties, specifically in unique abrasion resistant and damage-tolerant composites. The progress from this work will enable the development of the necessary tools for the design and fabrication of cost-effective and environmentally friendly engineering materials that mimic key design elements and performance properties present in biological systems.

Descriptors:

• composite materials
• mechanical properties
• materials
• materials science
• phase transformations
• wear resistance
• fibers
• high resolution
• leading edges
• materials processing
• orientation (direction)
• systems biology
• trailing edges
• additive manufacturing
• aspect ratio
• elements
• fabrication
• hardness
• phase
• transitions

Subject Categories:

• Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioengineering
• Miscellaneous Materials

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]