MRI: Acquisition of a Nanoindenter for Exploratory Research on Biological and Engineering Materials

本提案的目的是获得一种用于表征特定组织、生物材料和微材料的材料特性的纳米压头。建议的具体项目是：1)研究牙本质的年龄相关性；2)评估一种减少人工关节磨损的实验涂层；3)表征一种用于微加工的替代材料。所需的TriboIndenter将是UMBC唯一的一个，并将支持UMBC、UM牙科学校、美国牙科协会和NIST之间的合作研究项目。该仪器将被纳入三门本科实验室课程，马里兰州学校的初级工程师课程和研究学者计划。

0521467ArolaThe objective of this proposal is to acquire a nanoindentor for characterizing the material properties of specific tissues, biomaterials, and micromaterials. The specific projects proposed are 1) to investigate the age-dependent properties of dentin, 2) evaluate an experimental coating to reduce wear from artificial joints and 3) characterize an alternative material for microfabrication.. The required TriboIndenter will be the only one at UMBC, and will support collaborative research projects among the UMBC, the UM Dental School, the American Dental Association and the NIST. The instrument will be incorporated into three undergraduate laboratory courses, the Junior Engineers in Maryland Schools and the Research Scholars Program.