CX-270035: Radiation Tolerance and Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured Amorphous-Ceramic/Metal Composites - University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The University of Nebraska proposes to use a radically non-traditional approach to design amorphous-ceramic/metal composites for service in extreme irradiation environments.  The research will synthesize amorphous SiOC to achieve a level of radiation tolerance not achievable in crystalline materials.  The project will integrate materials synthesis and characterization, ion irradiation, mechanical evaluation, and atomic scale modeling.