SNM: Continuous and Large Scale Nanomanufacturing of Graphene and Carbon Nanotube Materials

SNM：石墨烯和碳纳米管材料的连续大规模纳米制造

• 批准号: 1120187
• 负责人: L. Jay Guo
• 金额: $ 130万
• 依托单位: Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2011
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2011-09-01 至 2016-04-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1120187&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: SNM; Continuous; Large; Scale; Nanomanufacturing

NON-TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION: This project addresses fundamental challenges in key aspects associated with scalable synthesis, patterning, and integration of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene. Novel high-throughput scalable nanomanufacturing (SNM) techniques are being pioneered with the capability of continuous processing of revolutionary carbon-based devices and hybrid systems, promising a transformative leap in the commercialization of carbon nanomaterials. The success of this work may jumpstart bulk production and practical large area applications based on graphene and CNTs. The project also implements a strong outreach and educational plan aimed at promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education among underrepresented groups. The knowledge and experience gained in these fabrication technologies are being made available to the broader scientific community through conference presentations, journal publications, and the user network of the NSF-supported National Nanofabrication Infrastructure Network (NNIN), where the University of Michigan is one of the NNIN sites.TECHNICAL DETAILS: The objective of this project is to invent and develop new high-throughput SNM technologies that will bring graphene- and CNT-based nanomaterials and their hybrids to practical large-area applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and mechanics. A multidisciplinary approach has been adopted to address fundamental roadblocks hindering continuous nanomanufacturing of carbon nanomaterials. A fundamental understanding of processing mechanisms enables the design of machines and processes that in turn provides high-throughput manufacturing of nanoscale structures, devices, and systems using carbon-based materials. The project includes building a laboratory-scale machine for continuous chemical vapor deposition (CVD) synthesis of CNTs and graphene on flexible substrates, and the integration of a suite of novel and scalable patterning and modification techniques suitable for large-area carbon nanomaterial films. Together, the SNM technology is being used to build and test CNT- and graphene-based hybrid photovoltaics, metamaterials, and high-surface-area filters. The project also implements a summer research opportunity program, and creates a mobile educational exhibit and associated activities that can help engage underrepresented student at conventions of the national societies such as the National Society of Black Engineers. Students are receiving cutting-edge training in nanotechnology, while gaining valuable experience in understanding what is necessary to commercialize nanomaterials and manufacturing processes via interactions with industrial partners.

非技术描述：该项目解决了与碳纳米管（CNT）和石墨烯相关的关键方面的基本挑战。新型的高通量可伸缩纳米制造（SNM）技术正通过连续处理革命性的碳基设备和混合系统的能力开创性，这有望在碳纳米材料的商业化方面具有变革性的飞跃。这项工作的成功可能会基于石墨烯和CNT来启动大量生产和实用大面积应用。该项目还实施了一项强大的外展和教育计划，旨在促进代表性不足的群体中的科学，技术，工程和数学（STEM）教育。这些制造技术中获得的知识和经验通过会议演示，期刊出版物以及NSF支持的国家纳米纳米制造基础设施网络（NNIN）提供给更广泛的科学社区，密歇根大学是NNIN Sites.Technical Project。基于CNT的纳米材料及其在电子，光电和力学中实用的大区域应用。已经采用了一种多学科方法来解决阻碍碳纳米材料连续纳米制造的基本障碍。对处理机制的基本理解可以设计机器和工艺的设计，从而使用碳基材料提供了纳米级结构，设备和系统的高通量制造。该项目包括在柔性底物上构建用于连续化学蒸气沉积和石墨烯的连续化学蒸气沉积（CVD）合成的实验室规模机器，以及一套适合大型碳纳米材料膜的新型和可扩展图案和修饰技术的组合。共同使用SNM技术来构建和测试基于CNT和石墨烯的混合光伏，超材料和高表面区域过滤器。该项目还实施了夏季研究机会计划，并创建了一个移动教育展览和相关的活动，可以帮助您在国家黑人工程师社会等国家社会的惯例中吸引人数不足的学生。学生正在接受纳米技术方面的尖端培训，同时获得有价值的经验，可以通过与工业合作伙伴的互动来了解纳米材料和制造过程所需的内容。