In situ Characterization
The rapid increase in “nanotechnology” over the past 30 years has been a function of improvements in microscopy and measurement resolution and not necessarily the “discovery of nanoscale features” in materials (which have always existed). Only through the advancement of these microscopy and measurement techniques have researchers been able to determine the relationship between processing, structure, and property necessary to design materials at this scale. Early on, these techniques remained static tools for analysis of, say, post-failure fracture surfaces, and while incredibly insightful, the nuances of dynamic deformation of materials at the microscale and below, in real- time remained a mystery. As electron microscopy technology improved, a new field of analysis, combining dynamic analysis of material deformation and the high spatial-temporal resolution of electron microscopy has been established. Our group has used and developed many techniques related to this principle to improve our understanding of the response of a wide range of materials.
Materials by Design
The need for advanced materials that perform multiple functions, with improved properties, while also reducing weight with increased service lifetime is continuous. Using an improved understanding of processing-structure-property relationships and advanced characterization methods possible from in situ experimentation, we have focused on materials development for the energy, sustainability, and health fields. With this approach we are attempting to move away from the traditional Edisonian “trial-and-error” approach to material development.
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