Collaborative Research: Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Team Research on Understanding and Overcoming Atomic-Level Wear in Tip-Based Nanomanufacturing

合作研究：纳米级跨学科团队研究理解和克服基于尖端的纳米制造中的原子级磨损

• 批准号: 0826076
• 负责人: Robert Carpick
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: University of Pennsylvania
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2008
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2008-09-01 至 2011-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0826076&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Collaborative; Research; Nanoscale; Interdisciplinary; Team

The objective of this research is to combine atomic force microscopy (AFM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and atomistic modeling to: (1) explore the scientific basis of wear at the nanoscale; and (2) test the hypothesis that macroscopically strong carbon-based materials can be used to form wear-resistant nanotips. The science of wear is largely unexplored, yet is critically needed for enabling nanotechnology applications including all tip-based nanomanufacturing (TBN) processes (e.g., nano-scale machining, lithography, manipulation, data storage). Carbon-based materials may be ideal for TBN due to their high strength, low friction and wear, and stable surfaces. We will leverage collaboration with industry and national laboratory partners for this work.The societal impact of this work is twofold. From a technical standpoint, it will aid in the implementation of TBN processes for industry, and in the broader development of a scientific understanding of wear at the atomic scale. From an educational standpoint, this research will train engineers at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels in interdisciplinary concepts in nanomanufacturing. The PIs will integrate lectures and labs on TBN processes into undergraduate and graduate courses, and will widely disseminate the results of this work to science and engineering professionals through presentations, publications, cyber-infrastructure, and discussions with industrial collaborators. A high school teacher will be supported through established research experience for teachers (RET) programs. Women and underrepresented minorities will be recruited to be part of the research team and as participants and beneficiaries of the outreach efforts.

本研究的目的是结合联合收割机原子力显微镜（AFM），高分辨率透射电子显微镜（TEM），和原子模型：（1）探索在纳米级磨损的科学基础;和（2）测试的假设，宏观上强大的碳基材料可以用来形成耐磨纳米尖。磨损的科学在很大程度上是未开发的，但迫切需要使纳米技术应用，包括所有基于尖端的纳米制造（TBN）过程（例如，纳米级加工、光刻、操作、数据存储）。碳基材料具有高强度、低摩擦和磨损以及稳定的表面，因此可能是TBN的理想选择。我们将利用与行业和国家实验室合作伙伴的合作来开展这项工作。这项工作的社会影响是双重的。从技术角度来看，它将有助于在工业上实施TBN工艺，并在原子尺度上更广泛地发展对磨损的科学理解。从教育的角度来看，这项研究将培养工程师在本科，研究生和专业水平的跨学科概念的纳米制造。PI将把TBN过程的讲座和实验室整合到本科和研究生课程中，并将通过演讲、出版物、网络基础设施以及与工业合作者的讨论，将这项工作的成果广泛传播给科学和工程专业人士。高中教师将通过教师（RET）计划的既定研究经验得到支持。妇女和代表性不足的少数群体将被招募为研究小组的一部分，并作为外联工作的参与者和受益者。