Innovative hydrogel gaskets for aerospace and RF communication applications (InnoKets)

用于航空航天和射频通信应用的创新水凝胶垫片 (InnoKets)

• 批准号: EP/Y014642/1
• 负责人: Aqsa Arshad
• 金额: $ 23.84万
• 依托单位: Northumbria University
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Fellowship
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2024 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FY014642%2F1
• 关键词: Innovative; hydrogel; gaskets; aerospace; RF

Electromagnetic field (EMF) generated from electronic gadgets, solar eruptions, and galactic cosmic rays could lead to severe health risks and deterioration of device performance, which make EMF shielding a crucial research topic. RF communication and aerospace devices require the concealed integration of EMF shields in the form of gaskets to fit the shape of electronic housing. Poor mechanical and electrical properties of these gaskets will cause device failure and inefficient EMF shielding. Therefore, there are strong demands for lightweight, flexible, and highly conductive EMF shielding gaskets. The project, InnoKets is aimed to address the above challenge by developing multifunctional ink-based 3D printed hydrogel EM shields in the form of gaskets, by applying a low cost and efficient 3D printing technology for high performance and miniaturized components to completely shield EMF (99.9%). The project is multidisciplinary and includes development and characterization of nanocomposite inks, 3D printing of hydrogel gaskets and Faraday fabric with good shape fidelity. The project is aimed to achieve high conductivity~105-106 Sm-1, reversible compressibility>90%, and good detergent resistance of fabric without compromising its shielding properties. This project will have significant economic impact on EU aeronautics industry due to the development of low-cost 3D manufacture methodology for significant weight reduction (due to new light weight gasket). It is in line with the EU strategy for the SDG of Good health and Well Being.Profs. Elmarakbi and Fu are among the most appropriate supervisor and co-supervisor, as they possess vast experience in relevant research areas, hosting previous Marie Curie fellows and managing many EU projects. Northumbria University will provide best environment and facilities for this project. This project will provide trainings for multidisciplinary and management/entrepreneurship skills, crucial for the future career of the researcher.

由电子产品，太阳喷发和银河宇宙射线产生的电磁场（EMF）可能导致严重的健康风险和设备性能的恶化，这使EMF屏蔽了关键的研究主题。 RF通信和航空空间设备需要以垫片形式隐蔽地整合EMF盾牌，以适应电子外壳的形状。这些垫圈的机械性和电气性能差会导致设备故障和效率低下的电动势屏蔽。因此，对轻质，柔性和高导电电动势屏蔽垫圈的需求很强。该项目的Innokets旨在通过以垫片的形式开发基于墨水的3D印刷水凝胶EM盾牌，通过将低成本和高效的3D打印技术用于高性能和小型化组件来完全屏蔽EMF（99.9999.9） ％）。该项目是多学科的，包括纳米复合墨水的开发和表征，水凝胶垫片的3D打印和具有良好形状忠诚度的法拉第织物。该项目的目的是实现高电导率〜105-106 SM-1，可逆可压缩性> 90％，并且织物的良好去污剂耐药性而不会损害其屏蔽性能。由于发展低成本3D制造方法以减轻重量（由于新的轻质垫圈），该项目将对欧盟航空业产生重大的经济影响。这符合欧盟的健康状况和健康状况。 Elmarakbi和Fu是最合适的主管和共同服务员之一，因为他们在相关的研究领域拥有丰富的经验，主持以前的Marie Curie Fellows并管理许多欧盟项目。诺森比亚大学将为该项目提供最佳的环境和设施。该项目将为多学科和管理/创业技能提供培训，这对于研究人员的未来职业至关重要。