Procurement of Novel Microanalysis Equipment for Construction Materials.

摘要

The equipment procured (i.e. an Orbis micro X-ray Fluorescence (MXRF) and an APSEX personal Scanning Electron Microscope (PSEM)) is part of the next generation of micro analytical equipment. These tools have the ability to make large volumes of observations with very little human interaction. This ability to make these educated observations will make huge impacts in the future of materials research. These instruments combine recent improvements in computing power, image analysis, automation, optics, and signal intensities to investigate samples autonomously while using higher signal intensities that minimize sample preparation. Within the first year of owning this equipment it has been highlighted in grants that have totaled almost $600K in external grants. These major projects were funded by the Oklahoma DOT and the National Science Foundation. In addition several seed grants have been obtained that will hopefully turn into future funding. Several technology transfer efforts from this project have been completed. An award winning poster was presented at the ODOT research day.