Reference number : GC-2017-Q2-00096, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Zhang, Hui (The University of Western Ontario), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : Ontario, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Engage Grants for Universities, program name french : Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités, program purpose english : Tekna inductively-coupled plasma technology can produce nanomaterials of various natures (1D to 3D) and_x000D_
compositions which can be used as reinforcing agent in structural parts (like metal matrix composites, MMC),_x000D_
or as building blocks of components. However, nanomaterials like nanopowders and nanotubes tend to form_x000D_
agglomerates which prevent their homogeneous dispersion in a solid matrix, thus seriously limiting their_x000D_
impact on the performances of composite materials. The main challenge consists in developing a preparation_x000D_
method suitable for these nanomaterials and adapted to the shaping process that will produce final parts._x000D_
Aggregated (bonded) nanopowders of large apparent particle sizes can be used for ensuring the good dispersion_x000D_
of a nanomaterials in a matrix, while being easier and safer to handle. In this context, Tekna would like to_x000D_
develop an approach for aggregating nanopowders and would like to explore two material systems - the_x000D_
gadolinium zirconate (GZO) nanopowder and the boron nitride nanotubes mixed with metallic spherical_x000D_
particles (MSP-BNNT composite). The objective of this project would be developing methods of preparing_x000D_
aggregates of the two material systems respectively. An extrusion-flaking-grinding process for the GZO_x000D_
nanopowder and a hot-pressing-grinding process for the MSP-BNNT composite are proposed by UWO for this_x000D_
research. These two innovative techniques are inspired from current powder coating manufacturing, which_x000D_
features low-cost, high energy-efficiency and flexibility in formulation variations. They are expected to resolve_x000D_
the problems that Tekna currently has. The results of this project will be tested and validated by Tekna and_x000D_
their Canadian customer. Successful outcomes generated from this project will benefit both Tekna and their_x000D_
customer and will create new business opportunities with industries requiring high performances materials like_x000D_
aerospace. With the knowledge and expertise Dr. Zhang has in this area, also with the close collaboration_x000D_
between UWO and Tekna, this research is expected to elevate Tekna's technology in this area and place Tekna_x000D_
in the leading position in manufacturing such advanced materials., program purpose french : Tekna inductively-coupled plasma technology can produce nanomaterials of various natures (1D to 3D) and_x000D_
compositions which can be used as reinforcing agent in structural parts (like metal matrix composites, MMC),_x000D_
or as building blocks of components. However, nanomaterials like nanopowders and nanotubes tend to form_x000D_
agglomerates which prevent their homogeneous dispersion in a solid matrix, thus seriously limiting their_x000D_
impact on the performances of composite materials. The main challenge consists in developing a preparation_x000D_
method suitable for these nanomaterials and adapted to the shaping process that will produce final parts._x000D_
Aggregated (bonded) nanopowders of large apparent particle sizes can be used for ensuring the good dispersion_x000D_
of a nanomaterials in a matrix, while being easier and safer to handle. In this context, Tekna would like to_x000D_
develop an approach for aggregating nanopowders and would like to explore two material systems - the_x000D_
gadolinium zirconate (GZO) nanopowder and the boron nitride nanotubes mixed with metallic spherical_x000D_
particles (MSP-BNNT composite). The objective of this project would be developing methods of preparing_x000D_
aggregates of the two material systems respectively. An extrusion-flaking-grinding process for the GZO_x000D_
nanopowder and a hot-pressing-grinding process for the MSP-BNNT composite are proposed by UWO for this_x000D_
research. These two innovative techniques are inspired from current powder coating manufacturing, which_x000D_
features low-cost, high energy-efficiency and flexibility in formulation variations. They are expected to resolve_x000D_
the problems that Tekna currently has. The results of this project will be tested and validated by Tekna and_x000D_
their Canadian customer. Successful outcomes generated from this project will benefit both Tekna and their_x000D_
customer and will create new business opportunities with industries requiring high performances materials like_x000D_
aerospace. With the knowledge and expertise Dr. Zhang has in this area, also with the close collaboration_x000D_
between UWO and Tekna, this research is expected to elevate Tekna's technology in this area and place Tekna_x000D_
in the leading position in manufacturing such advanced materials., agreement title english : Development of Aggregated Ceramic-based Nanomaterials, agreement title french : Development of Aggregated Ceramic-based Nanomaterials, agreement number : EGP, agreement value : 25000.0, agreement start date : 2017-07-12, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada