This federal Project Grant award of $160,000.00, provided by the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300), supports research by Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) to optimize 3D-printable hierarchical materials for shock and projectile impact mitigation. This 2-year effort will leverage Virginia Tech's expertise in materials science, engineering, and advanced manufacturing to develop innovative materials and fabrication techniques with applications for naval operations and military technologies. The research aims to produce protective structures and components capable of withstanding high-impact forces, contributing to improvements in personnel safety and equipment performance.
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