‘One layer at a time’: unlocking novel materials and structures for neutron radiation environments through additive manufacturing

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dc.contributor.authorAllen, Jen_AU
dc.contributor.authorBaldwin, Cen_AU
dc.contributor.authorKhakbax, Hen_AU
dc.contributor.authorBeirne, Sen_AU
dc.contributor.authorFilippi, Ben_AU
dc.contributor.authorInnis, Pen_AU
dc.contributor.authorWhite, Ren_AU
dc.contributor.authorWu, Len_AU
dc.contributor.authorCortie, DLen_AU
dc.contributor.authorRule, KCen_AU
dc.contributor.authorKnott, Jen_AU
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-04T06:53:21Zen_AU
dc.date.available2023-05-04T06:53:21Zen_AU
dc.date.issued2020-11-11en_AU
dc.date.statistics2023-04-24en_AU
dc.description.abstractThe fact that neutrons can penetrate deeply makes them an excellent tool for probing the inner structures of materials, however this property also means that effective management of neutron radiation is a central challenge in nuclear engineering, neutron beam science and in the electronics industry. Neutrons also form a significant proportion of space radiation, and therefore novel, lightweight materials and structures for space radiation shielding are at the forefront of Australian and international space science development. Additive Manufacturing provides opportunities for creating novel structures with often complex geometries – and in materials not otherwise possible with traditional manufacturing techniques. We have brought together a team through the ANSTO-UOW Seed Funding Scheme to focus on the question: “Can the structures and materials made possible by additive manufacturing enable novel solutions for neutron radiation environments?” THEME 1 – Polymers for neutron shielding and collimation: particularly focusing on boron nitride/polymer composites and the possibilities these composites, coupled with 3D printing techniques, can open for neutron shielding and collimation applications – both terrestrial- and space-based THEME 2 – Low-hydrogen polymers for neutron sample environments: focusing on 3D-printable polymers for additive manufacturing low-background components for neutron sample environments THEME 3 – Metals and alloys for neutron sample environments: investigating additive manufacturing of metals – particularly aluminium – and alloys for neutron environment components. This presentation discusses the opportunities and some of the promising approaches for neutron environment additive manufacturing and novel composite materials – with specific examples and initial results from this collaborative endeavour.en_AU
dc.identifier.citationAllen, J., Baldwin, C., Khakbax, H., Beirne, S., Filippi, B., Innis, P., White, R., Wu, L., Cortie, D., Rule, K., & Knott, J. (2020). ‘One layer at a time’: unlocking novel materials and structures for neutron radiation environments through additive manufacturing. Paper presented to the ANBUG-AINSE Neutron Scattering Symposium, AANSS 2020, Virtual Meeting, 11th - 13th November 2020. (pp. 48). Retrieved from: https://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/125/attachments/725/1149/AANSS_Abstract_Booklet_Complete_-_1_Page_Reduced.pdfen_AU
dc.identifier.conferenceenddate13 November 2020en_AU
dc.identifier.conferencenameANBUG-AINSE Neutron Scattering Symposium, AANSS 2020en_AU
dc.identifier.conferenceplaceVirtual Meetingen_AU
dc.identifier.conferencestartdate11 November 2020en_AU
dc.identifier.pagination48en_AU
dc.identifier.urihttps://events01.synchrotron.org.au/event/125/contributions/3797/contribution.pdfen_AU
dc.identifier.urihttps://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/14982en_AU
dc.language.isoenen_AU
dc.publisherAustralian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE)en_AU
dc.subjectNeutron beamsen_AU
dc.subjectMaterialsen_AU
dc.subjectStructureen_AU
dc.subjectAustraliaen_AU
dc.subjectANSTOen_AU
dc.subjectAluminiumen_AU
dc.subjectEnvironmenten_AU
dc.subjectHydrogenen_AU
dc.subjectAlloysen_AU
dc.subjectManufacturingen_AU
dc.subjectGeometryen_AU
dc.title‘One layer at a time’: unlocking novel materials and structures for neutron radiation environments through additive manufacturingen_AU
dc.typeConference Abstracten_AU
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