Sulfur-based materials for infrared optics and thermal imaging

用于红外光学和热成像的硫基材料

• 批准号: FT220100054
• 负责人: Prof Justin Chalker
• 金额: $ 72.38万
• 依托单位: Flinders University
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: ARC Future Fellowships
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2022-10-17 至 2026-10-16
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/FT220100054
• 关键词: Sulfur; based; materials; infrared; optics

This project aims to investigate novel sulfur polymers for use in infrared optics and thermal imaging. Current thermal imaging lenses are made in energy-intensive processes from expensive semiconductors and toxic chalcogenide glasses. In contrast, highly abundant elemental sulfur can be converted into polymers that are highly transparent to mid- and long-wave infrared light, providing a promising low-cost alternative. In developing this technology, expected outcomes include novel methods to manufacture polymers from low-cost sulfur and their use as lenses for thermal imaging. Significant benefits are expected, such as access to low-cost, recyclable materials for thermal imaging required in surveillance, diagnostics, and spectroscopy.

本项目旨在研究用于红外光学和热成像的新型含硫聚合物。目前的热成像镜头是由昂贵的半导体和有毒的硫属玻璃在能源密集型过程中制成的。相比之下，高度丰富的元素硫可以转化为对中波和长波红外光高度透明的聚合物，提供了一种有前途的低成本替代品。在开发这项技术的过程中，预期的成果包括从低成本硫中制造聚合物的新方法，以及它们作为热成像透镜的用途。预计将带来重大利益，例如获得低成本，可回收材料用于监视，诊断和光谱学所需的热成像。