In-situ nanomechanical testing for materials under extreme environments

该项目旨在建立极端环境下材料的最先进的原位纳米力学测试能力。具有可定制模块的尖端纳米压痕平台以及优化配置的扫描电子显微镜将首次在澳大利亚实现这一能力。预期的结果将提供有价值的见解，微观结构如何影响机械性能的温度范围从150至1000 °C，应变速率从10 E-5/s至10 E5/s，和液体环境。由此产生的知识将指导耐恶劣环境条件的结构材料的开发，从而推动澳大利亚的先进制造业和可持续能源部门的发展。

This project aims to establish a state-of-the-art in-situ nanomechanical testing capability for materials under extreme environments. A cutting-edge nanoindentation stage with customisable modules, as well as an optimally configured scanning electron microscope, will enable this capability for the first time in Australia. The expected outcomes will provide valuable insights into how microstructures affect mechanical properties at temperatures ranging from -150 to 1000 °C, strain rates from 10E-5/s to 10E5/s, and liquid environments. The resulting knowledge will guide the development of structural materials that withstand harsh environmental conditions, thereby advancing Australia's advanced manufacturing and sustainable energy sectors.