Collaborative Research: Stronger than Glass Fibers, Stiffer than Steel Wires: A New Perspective into the Mechanics of Cellulose Nanocrystals

ID: MPS/DMR/BMAT(7623) 1100806 PI: Shahbazian-Yassar, Reza ORG: Michigan TechID: MPS/DMR/BMAT(7623) 1100572 PI: Simonsen， John ORG：俄勒冈州标题：合作研究：比玻璃纤维更强，比钢丝更硬：纤维素纳米晶体力学的新视角知识优点：纤维素纳米晶体（CNCs）是高度结晶的有机聚合物，可以从天然材料中提取。它们比铝更硬，理论计算表明它们的抗拉强度为7500兆帕，高于玻璃纤维或钢。由于这些晶体具有生物相容性、重量轻、低成本和可持续性，它们在生物医学材料、能源技术、电子和微机电系统设备方面的应用具有潜力。到目前为止，还没有实验测试被用来研究cnc的强度特性。这项提议旨在填补这些空白。为了评估这些性质，应该确定纳米尺度力学的潜在机制。原位实验和小尺寸部件变形的多尺度模型可以为改进cnc的设计和应用提供可能性。本研究的目标是：(1)探索单个CNC的纳米力学作为生物来源的函数，(2)确定CNC的机械性能对纤维素晶体尺寸的依赖，以及(3)充分表征CNC的弹性模量作为其晶体取向的函数。为了实现这些目标，纳米力学性能将通过使用一种新的原位表征技术进行研究，该技术可以在透射电子显微镜的腔室内进行原子力显微镜（AFM）实验。现场数据将用于开发和验证cnc的连续介质力学和分子动力学模型。更广泛的影响：基于cnc的材料有望在各种技术应用中有有益的用途，如复合材料、包装、组织工程支架、药物输送载体、锂离子电池和电子显示器。俄勒冈州立大学和密歇根理工大学的学生计划进行几次交流，以促进多学科教育（显微镜、纤维素纳米晶体制备和计算力学）。pi将通过密歇根理工大学的密歇根社区学院/大学合作项目和俄勒冈州立大学的周六学院科学与工程学徒项目招收女性和少数族裔本科生。密歇根理工学院的PI还将在密歇根理工学院的工程学者项目中参与当地高中女生和代表性不足的学生的外展活动。俄勒冈州立PI将通过在俄勒冈州立公共广播电台提供讲座/讨论来提高当地的意识。显微镜实验的现场视频也将通过YouTube©、ACS化学与工程新闻和NanoHuB©网络提供给社区。

ID: MPS/DMR/BMAT(7623) 1100806 PI: Shahbazian-Yassar, Reza ORG: Michigan TechID: MPS/DMR/BMAT(7623) 1100572 PI: Simonsen, John ORG: Oregon StateTitle: Collaborative Research: Stronger than Glass Fibers, Stiffer than Steel Wires: A New Perspective into the Mechanics of Cellulose NanocrystalsINTELLECTUAL MERIT: Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are highly crystalline organic polymers that can be extracted from natural materials. They are stiffer than aluminum and theoretical calculations place their tensile strength at 7500 MPa, higher than glass fibers or steel. Inasmuch as these crystals are biocompatible, lightweight, low cost, and sustainable they offer potential for applications in biomedical materials, energy technologies, electronics, and microelectromechanical systems devices. To date, no experimental tests have been utilized to investigate the strength properties of CNCs. This proposal aims to fill these gaps. In order to evaluate such properties the underlying mechanisms responsible for nanoscale mechanics should be determined. In-situ experiments and multiscale models for deformations in small-scale components can open possibilities for improved design and applications of CNCs. The objectives of this research are (1) to explore the nanoscale mechanics of individual CNCs as a function of the biological source, (2) to determine the dependence of CNC's mechanical properties on cellulose crystal dimensions, and (3) to fully characterize the elastic moduli of CNCs as function of their crystallographic orientations. To meet these objectives, nanomechanical properties will be investigated through the use of a novel in-situ characterization technique that enables atomic force microscopy (AFM) experiments inside the chamber of a transmission electron microscope. The in-situ data will then be used to develop and validate the continuum mechanics and molecular dynamics models of CNCs.BROADER IMPACTS: CNC-based materials are expected to have beneficial uses in a variety of technical applications, such as composite materials, packaging, tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery vectors, Li-ion batteries, and electronic displays. Several exchanges of OSU and Michigan Tech students are planned to promote multidisciplinary education (microscopy, cellulose nanocrystals preparation, and computational mechanics). The PIs will recruit female and minority undergraduate research students through the Michigan Community College/University Partnership program at Michigan Tech and the Saturday Academy's Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering Program at OSU. The Michigan Tech PI will also participate in outreach activities for local high school female and underrepresented students during the Engineering Scholars Program at Michigan Tech. The Oregon State PI will increase local area awareness by providing lectures/discussions on Oregon State Public Radio. In-situ videos of microscopy experiments will also be made available to the community via YouTube©, ACS Chemical and Engineering News, and the NanoHuB© network.