Planning Grant: I/UCRC Center for Atomically Thin Multifunctional Coatings (ATOMIC)

计划中的I/UCRC原子薄多功能涂层的研究旨在集中于对具有应用重要性的新型二维材料系统的合成，集成，性能，加工和放大的基本理解。拟议中的产学联计划建立在宾夕法尼亚州立大学和莱斯大学在石墨烯、MoS2、WS2、hBN和WSxSe1-x等材料的二维材料科学创新基础上。该中心计划的研究活动以学生为中心，将包括：进行转型和应用研究，开发知识产权，低成本纳米制造，在行业实习，以及进行技术转让。计划中的I/UCRC将密切协调联合活动，使各级教育中代表性不足的学生参与其中；例如，通过新的宾夕法尼亚州立大学-千年学者计划，支持在两所大学的研究暑期停留。本科生将有机会参与中心正在进行的跨学科研究。为了鼓励年轻人从事科学技术研究，该中心将联合开展向上发展数学和科学（UBMS）等活动，并利用正在进行的PSU/Rice MRSEC REU和RET计划。该中心还打算制定战略，通过宾夕法尼亚州立大学的创新园和赖斯技术与创业联盟，弥补目前的技术缺陷，刺激当地和区域经济增长。

The research of the planned I/UCRC for Atomically Thin Multifunctional Coatings aims to focus on fundamental understanding of synthesis, integration, properties, processing and scale-up of novel 2D material systems of application importance. The proposed Industry-University partnership plans to build on a foundation of scientific innovation in 2D materials at Penn State and Rice University in such materials as graphene, MoS2, WS2, hBN, and WSxSe1-x. The planned research activities of the center are student-centric, and will include: performing transformational and applied research, developing intellectual property, low cost nano-manufacturing, doing internships at the industry, and undertaking technology transfer. The planned I/UCRC will closely coordinate joint activities to involve underrepresented students at all levels of education; for example, through the new Penn State - Millennium Scholars Program, supporting research summer stays at both universities. Undergraduate students will be provided opportunities to take part in ongoing interdisciplinary research in the center. In order to encourage young people to pursue science-technology research, the center will jointly conduct activities such as the Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) and leverage ongoing PSU/Rice MRSEC REU and RET programs. The center also intends to generate strategies to remediate current technology drawbacks and spur local and regional economic growth through Penn State's Innovation Park and The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship.