MRS Symposium on Deformation Mechanisms, Microstructure Evolution, and Mechanical Properties of Nano-Scale Materials
You are encouraged to attend Symposium P, “Deformation Mechanisms, Microstructure Evolution, and Mechanical Properties of Nano-Scale Materials” (download PDF flyer here) at the 2010 Fall MRS Conference , November 29-December 3, 2010, Boston MA.
Synopsis: Materials used in next-generation technological devices will be subjected to nonambient temperatures and high stresses/pressures. A variety of advanced nanomaterials and nano-scaled architectures has been proposed to meet these stringent demands, however a complete understanding of the mechanisms that govern deformation at these scales is still elusive. The mechanical response of nano- and micro-scale components that comprise these devices, such as nano-pillars, nanotubes,nanowires, nanolayers, ultra-thin films, nanoparticles, and nanocrystalline and nanotwinned materials, must be investigated in the context of their unique microstructure and its evolution. It is especially important to understand the role of defects and flaws in these small volumes as their energetics and interactions elicit the observed mechanical response. Accelerated use and integration of nanomaterials can be enabled by the complementary combination of atomistic and multi-scale simulations with integrated in situ instrumentation and techniques, where synthesis, testing, environmental control, and direct imaging occur simultaneously.
