NCMC Programs and Service
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Low Barrier Library Fabrication Techniques
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| NCMC Gradient Toolbox: Powerful, Cost-Effective,
Easy to Implement |
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| Gradient Film Flow Coater |
UV-Ozone Gradient Device |
Gradient Hot Stage |
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Industry-Inspired Research Projects
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| Polymer Formulations |
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C&HT framework that provides a rapid, rational approach
to fluid product formulation - from shampoos to paints.
Complex mixtures with multiple component types
Polymer blends and solutions play a critical role
Approach: Microfluidics for Complex Organic Fluids
Microfluidic devices that accommodate viscous solutions
(right scale) and harsh solvents (right materials).
Integration of combinatorial formulation, processing and
measurement of viscosity, stability, phase behavior, interfacial
tension, etc.
Flexible design based on modular components.
Integration with film forming, NCMC Gradient Techniques.
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| Combinatorial Adhesion and Mechanical Properties (CAMP)
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A suite of C&HT tools for measuring engineering properties
(adhesion, modulus, viscoelasticity, plastic deformation) of
polymers over a range of processing and physical parameters.
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HT Modulus Measurements
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Copper Grid Film Failure Test
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Combi Edge Delamination Test
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Multi-lens
Adhesion Test
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Combi Peel Test
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| Gradient Reference Specimens for Advanced Scanned Probe
Microscopy (SPM) |
Combi-inspired reference surfaces that test, diagnose and
challenge advanced SPM Techniques
Targets: Novel SPM nano-mapping of materials properties:
Friction Chemistry Modulus Electro-Optical
F-AFM CFM AFAM NSOM
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Micro/NanopatterningSoft
lithography (mcp)
imprinting/embossing
self-assembly
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Reference Specimens
Many Conditions
Single Substrate
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NCMC Gradient Toolbox
surface energy
composition
T processing
crosslinking
Thickness
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Gradient property pattern
“Internal Reference”
Calibrates Contrast
Technique Diagnosis |
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| NCMC Informatics Program |
Guidance in the development of laboratory informatics system
infrastructure
Approach:
A model informatics system that illuminates infrastructure
development strategies
- Transparent Design }Ease Tech Transfer
- Use of Open Source Code }Ease Tech Transfer
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| Open Source Automated Optical Microscopy Interface |
Instrument Integration Strategies |
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NCMC Focus Projects
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| A New Paradigm for Industrial Partnership (2nd Level NCMC Membership) |
| Industrial Relevance • Industry Co-Funded • Results
are fully publishable
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| A Unique “Low Barrier” Legal Structure
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$30K/member/year (2-5 members, 2-3 years)
Simple Agreement, no CRADA – NIST-council Approved
No proprietary materials, results are publishable
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| Focused Project Planning and Reporting |
Small set of goals and deliverables
Deliverables developed with industrial partners
Quarterly and final reports, Special workshops
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Current NCMC Focus Projects
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High-Throughput Interfacial Tension Measurements
Launched: Oct. 2003 (with Processing Group)
Partners: Procter & Gamble, National Starch (ICI)
Goal: C&HT measurement of interfacial tension (IFT) between
complex fluids
Approach: A microfluidic platform that integrates fluid library
creation and quantitative in-situ IFT measurements
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High-Throughput Measurement of Adhesive Performance
Launched: Feb. 2004
Partners: Intel, National Starch (ICI)
Goal: Methods for C&HT evaluation of epoxy underfill materials
for flip-chip packaging.
Approach: Combi edge delamination test will be tailored to screen
performance of epoxies in this complex system
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Integrated Fluidics Platform for Polymer Formulations
Formally posted, Deliverables in process
Goal: Specific microfluidic elements for HT complex fluid formulation
and characterization
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C&HT MALDI-MS Measurements for Synthetic Polymers
In Development with Characterization Group
Goal: A measurement platform for specimen library deposition
and subsequent HT MALDI-MS characterization.
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Technology Transfer
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| Industry Workshops and Site Visits |
| NCMC Member Workshops: Every 6 months |
NCMC-1: Library Design and Calibration (4/’02)
NCMC-2: Adhesion and Mech. Properties (10/’02)
NCMC-3: Combinatorial Informatics (4/’03)
NCMC-4: Polymer Formulations (10/’03)
NCMC-5: Processing and Characterization (4/’04)
NCMC-6: TBA (11/’04)
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Site Visits from Industry (3 days – 8 Months)
Dow, Rhodia, Air Products, Eastman, 3M, Air Force Research Lab,
National Starch
First-hand Experience with NCMC Staff
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| Instrument Specification Documents |
| Information beyond that included in journal publications |
| Detailed instructions on how to build and operate NCMC devices
Shop drawings, schematics, operation parameters, software
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NCMC Website: http://www.nist.gov/combi
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Our Primary Dissemination Tool
between Visits And Workshops
Downloads:
-Every NCMC Publication
-Every Conference Presentation
-Instrument Specifications
Automation and Analysis Software
Focused Project Dissemination Pages
NCMC Events and Programs
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Impact
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| Over 35 Publications in the Field |
Journal Articles, Review Articles, Book Chapters
Ask for a CD – Complete set of NCMC publications
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| High Profile Articles (selected) |
Chemical &Engineering News: Gradient Gurus (Nov. 2002)
MRS Bulletin: Guest Editor, Focused Issue (Amis et. al., 27,
295 (2002))
Microscopy Today: Invited 3 Article Series (Fasolka, 2004)
Nature “News and Views” (Amis, Nature Mat., 2004,
2, 83)
Measurement Science and Technology Special Combi Issue (2004)
5 Invited Articles (Zhang, Cabral, Chiche, Walls, Forster)
Macromolecular Rapid Communications Special Combi Issues (2003-04)
3 Invited Articles (Smith, Norman, Forster)
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| National Conference Organization (Invited) |
MRS Boston Fall Meeting 2001 “Combinatorial and Artificial
Intelligence Methods in Materials Science I”
Knowledge Foundation COMBI 2002: “NCMC kick-off”
New Gordon Conference 2002 “Combinatorial and High Throughput
Materials Science” (2004, 2005…)
Knowledge Foundation COMBI 2003: “High Throughput Materials
Informatics”
MRS 2003 Boston Fall Meeting “Combinatorial and Artificial
Intelligence Methods in Materials Science II” (re-invited
2005)
Adhesion Society Meeting Feb. 2004 “ Combinatorial Methods
in Adhesion” (re-invited 2005)
ACS 2004 Anaheim Spring Meeting “Combinatorial Approaches
to Materials” (re-invited 2005)
Knowledge Foundation Combi 2004: “Polymer Formulations”
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