Our research on intrinsic toughening mechanisms in polycrystalline ceramics has recently been supported by CAREER award, through the NSF/DMR Ceramics Program.
Author: jakrogst@illinois.edu
New AJA sputtering system has arrived!
Our new customized AJA DC magnetron sputtering instrument was safely moved into place in our lab (166MRL) today. Once operational, this system will be a huge step forward in controlling thin film chemistry, microstructure and functionality for complex metallic thin films.
Nuclear ceramics work featured in the Ceramics Bulletin (Jan/Feb 2017)
Our new project sponsored by the DOE Early Career program on radiation tolerance in engineering ceramics has recently been highlighted in the Jan/Feb 2017 edition of the ACerS Ceramics Bulletin. Click here for the full story.
DOE Early Career Award
We are excited to announce a new support for the lab through the DOE Early Career program. This will support our efforts understanding radiation tolerance in ceramics. For more information: http://engineering.illinois.edu/news/article/16517
Prof. Krogstad will be presenting at TMS2016
Prof. Krogstad will be presenting on the work of Megan Emigh and Pralav Shetty at next week’s TMS Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. “Modification of Phase Evolution Pathways in Nanocrystalline Metallic Thin Films” Monday 2/15 – 11:20AM, Music City Center 107B
Congratulations to Sean Murray for placing 3rd in the Materials Advantage Student Speaking Contest at MS&T’15
Sean Murray, senior in MatSE, took third place in the Materials Advantage Student speaking contest at MS&T ’15. Sean’s presentation was entitled: “Post-Fabrication Strengthening of Nickel-Based Sheet Alloys.”
Dr. Sinter Spark Plasma Sintering Unit has arrived!
The SMEE group has received a new piece of processing equipment: a Fuji SPS-615 Dr. Sinter Lab spark plasma sintering unit. Spark plasma sintering (SPS), also referred to as field assisted sintering technique (FAST) or current assisted densification (CAD), is a relatively nascent processing technique, which combines isostatic pressure with large currents capable of producing […]
February 2015
Our article on in situ XRD characterization of thermal barrier coatings has been highlighted on the Journal of the American Ceramics Society’s website this month! The lab is also coming along nicely with new benches installed and furnaces in place!