Summary
The core objective of the project will be to conduct fundamental studies to understand the process-structure-properties relationship for a groundbreaking manufacturing process that uses a complex (dusty) plasma to bond dissimilar metals. These materials that can withstand extreme service conditions, such as high temperature and corrosive environments, while retaining strength and thermal conductivity, are crucial for advanced energy and aerospace applications, including structural components for future fusion reactors and shielding materials for hypersonic aviation. The project’s outcome will
