Adaptive complex nanocomposite alloys for burning plasma-material interface tunability (Final Report)
The focus of this program is discovery and development of novel self-healing and adaptive materials for the PMI (plasma-material interface) envisioned for future plasma-burning extreme environments in thermonuclear fusion reactors that can provide enhanced radiation-tolerance or resistance. This program was conceived and stems from the PI’s DOE Early Career Award work on harnessing nanotechnology and mesoscale materials design in refractory metals to address gaps in PMI research. These gaps pertain to the lack of understanding of multi-scale interactions at the plasma-material interface and the development of novel material interfaces that can be designed to adapt to extreme fusion reactor conditions. The final report is separated into two primary sections: The first section consists of the program’s first two years (FY16-FY17) performance period. The second section consists of FY18 to FY19 period, where the FY19 period was a supplemental addition to support the completion of a PhD thesis and continuation of another. This work consists of an excellent team consisting of a co-PI, one postdoctoral researcher, two graduate students, two undergraduate students and collaborators both domestic and abroad.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)
- DOE Contract Number:
- SC0014267
- OSTI ID:
- 1740016
- Report Number(s):
- DOE-UIUC-14267-1; TRN: US2214790
- Resource Relation:
- Related Information: n/a
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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