Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140103805]Researchers: Hong Yang (Chief Investigator) , Prof Yinong Liu (Chief Investigator) , Dr Yang Ren (Partner Investigator) , Prof Xiaodong Han (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Elastic Strain Engineered Transforming Metal Matrix-Nanowire Composite. This project aims to develop metallic composites of superior mechanical properties based on the principle of elastic strain coupling between ultrahigh-strength nanowires and phase transforming matrix. This new composite design concept has not been explored in the literature. Using the principle of elastic strain coupling, the composite is able to exhibit extraordinary mechanical properties unmatched by any existing engineering materials, including high strength, low Young’s modulus and high elastic strain limit. This new concept is a breakthrough and offers a unique opportunity to overcome a long-standing challenge in nanowire composite design, commonly known as the “valley of death”.
Funding Amount $400,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP140103805
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140103805
