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Nano- and Micro- Fabrication
based research at RMC
Prof. Cecile Malardier-Jugroot
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Prof. Manish Jugroot
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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RMC: Research Fields
o Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
o Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
o Electrical and Computer Engineering
o Physics
o CFI/PAMM (RMC)
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PAMM Contribution
o RMC
o Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
o Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
o Methodology:
o High-fidelity simulations will guide nanofabrication
o Characterization of prototypes in the later stages
o Applications:
o Nanoreactors applied to energy and materials
o Nano-catalysis
o Advanced nanomaterials (e.g. Graphene/Nanotubes)
o Space-related nanotechnology-based application for
spacecraft
o Electric propulsion for micro-satellites and nano-satellites
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Nanoreactors: Mimicking natural processes
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We have developed a supramolecular nanostructure
that hosts and catalyzes non-spontaneous reactions in
aqueous solution.
McTaggart et al. Chem. Phys. Lett. 2015
Enzyme structure provides nanoscale reaction spaces which increase substrate
concentration and reactivity combining:
- Confinement
- Metal catalysts
2.8 nm
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Synthesis of Nanowires
Polypyrrole
growth
inside the
nanotubes
Polypyrrole
Nanowires ~2.5nm
in diameter
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C. Malardier-Jugroot et al. Graphene Science Handbook: Nanostructure and Atomic
Arrangement, 305-318, 2016, CRC Press
C. Malardier-Jugroot, et al., “Development of environmentally friendly nanoreactors”, International Patent, WO2015/024093A1, 2016
o Doping of graphene and carbon nanotubes: improved
stability and catalytic efficiency
Nanotube/Graphene related Research
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o Research Theme: Ionised Gases and Plasmas
o Objectives: Investigate Complex Phenomena in Gases/Plasmas
o Methods: High-fidelity simulation as design aid
o Applications: Advanced Electric Propulsion for Spacecraft
Microsystems, Micro-propulsion
Active Flow control for Aerospace applications
Development of plasma-based microsystems
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o Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Electric Spacecraft Propulsion: Ion thruster
Nanofabrication of elements or entire miniaturized engine 8
o High exhaust velocity (10 x compared to classical)
o Fuel efficiency
o Micro-satellites
Electric propulsion for Spacecraft
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Electric Spacecraft Propulsion: Colloid thruster
Single emitter – or nanofabricated array (NASA) 9
o Nanofabricated electrospray
o Self-neutralizing
o Nanosatellites
Electric propulsion for Spacecraft
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PAMM: Space Simulation Conditions
o Enhance capabilities for Space Simulation testing
o Advanced materials and spacecraft sub-
systems/propulsion
o Low pressure space conditions
o Low temperature
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a) Low Pressure CVD Reactor
a-1) Gas Cabinet – H2 & CH4
a-2) Exhaust Gas Scrubber (H2 & CH4)
b) Semi-automated Top Side Nano Imprint
Lithography System
PAMM: Deposition and Nanoimprint
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Hard Stamp: 1" x 1" active imprint are, ≤ 50 nm pattern resolution
Soft stamp: Up to 150 mm active imprint area,
≤ 50 nm pattern resolution
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WDXRF for detailed elemental analysis of thin
films and liquid samples:
• bulk elemental analysis with mapping
• small spot analysis
• evaluates up to 90 elements
• solid or liquid samples
X-Ray diffractometer for analysis of powder
and thin films including polycrystalline
materials
PAMM: Elemental and Structural Analysis
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For more information:
Prof. Cecile Malardier-Jugroot
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, RMC
Prof. Manish Jugroot
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, RMC
E: [email protected] 13