Environmentally-Controlled Pressure-Assisted Sintering (EC-PAS) of Nanopowders
This grant seeks to improve nanomaterial creation by using pressure and controlled environments to retain nanoparticle structure during sintering, enhancing material properties.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical fellowship duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research at the Naval Research Laboratory on environmentally-controlled pressure-assisted sintering of nanopowders to fabricate fully dense nanomaterials with enhanced properties.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; requires Ph.D. earned within 5 years; relocation and health insurance benefits included.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) focuses on developing novel sintering techniques—specifically Environmentally-Controlled Pressure-Assisted Sintering (EC-PAS)—to fabricate fully dense nanomaterials from nanoparticle (NP) and core-shell NP building blocks. The research aims to precisely control the functional properties of solid monolithic materials by preserving the nanostructure and core-shell architecture of the particles throughout the densification process. This retention leads to unique combinations of properties and performance that surpass those of traditional microcrystalline materials.
The approach involves maintaining the size and structure of initial nanoparticles in the fully dense solid and forming an extensive network of interfacial regions (grain boundaries) linked to the nanoparticle design. Key research areas include nanopowders, nanosintering, nanoceramics, and nanocomposites.
