Multiscaled Composites

Goals:

Our laboratory specializes in the production of bio-inspired composite materials at various length scales, with the aim of achieving properties that are mutually exclusive in traditional materials, such as toughness and strength. By mimicking the structure and design of natural materials, we can create composites that exhibit superior mechanical performance.

The use of a multiscale approach is a key feature of our laboratory's methodology. We are able to produce composite materials ranging from the nanoscale to the microscale and the macroscale, allowing us to incorporate multiple levels of structural hierarchy. This enables us to mimic the complex, hierarchical structures found in natural materials, such as bone and wood, which exhibit exceptional mechanical properties.

Methods:

Our laboratory employs various techniques to create multi-scaled composites, including bulk manufacturing, layer-by-layer assembly via spin coating, and Atomic Force Lithography (Dip Pen Nanolithography). These techniques allow us to control the structure and properties of the materials at the nano-, micro-, and macroscales. By manipulating the composition and structure of the materials at each length scale, we can tailor their mechanical properties to meet specific engineering requirements.

Our laboratory's focus on bio-inspired composites and multi-scaled production techniques represents a promising avenue for the development of new materials with enhanced mechanical properties. By mimicking the natural world, we can achieve a level of mechanical performance that is difficult to attain through traditional approaches.

Composite production:

Research outcomes of the laboratory could be seen in the following link:

(9) Ayse Cagil Kandemir (researchgate.net)

Ayşe Çağıl Kandemir | TED University