Two Argonne researchers will discuss their Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. in Building 212, Room A157. All are welcome to attend.
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Yinbin Miao
“Nanocrystal Formation and Evolution in Simulated High-Burnup Nuclear Fuels,” by Materials Scientist Yinbin Miao (CFC)
Abstract
Nuclear fuels experience extreme temperature and radiation conditions in reactors and therefore form unconventional microstructures. In high-burnup UO2 fuel, nanocrystalline structure was found to form along with microscale pores. Knowledge about the formation mechanisms and evolution kinetics of this high-burnup structure (HBS) in UO2 is crucial for the reliable prediction of UO2’s fuel performance which may further impact the safety of nuclear reactors. In this study, a series of advanced material research and characterization capabilities were developed and utilized to simulate the HBS formation and evolution under reactor conditions so that the corresponding mechanisms and kinetics can be unveiled.
Biography
Yinbin Miao joined Argonne in 2015 after he received his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is a materials scientist in the Chemical & Fuel Cycle Technologies division. Miao has extensive experience in the microstructure investigation and fuel performance evaluation of various nuclear fuel materials using both experimental and modeling approaches.
Anirudha Sumant
“Exploring Nanoscale Materials as a Solid Lubricant at Elevated Temperatures,” by Materials Scientist Anirudha Sumant (NST)
Abstract
Anirudha Sumant is a materials scientist at the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) and currently leading the research on nanostructured carbon materials and superlubricity at the CNM. His current research interests include superlubricity, micro- and nanoscale tribology electronic and mechanical properties of carbon-based materials. He has special interest in field emission and fabrication of MEMS/NEMS devices. He is the author and co-author of more than 120 peer-reviewed journal publications and two book chapters. He holds total of 24 granted patents with two licensed by the industry. He is winner of four R&D 100 awards, three Techconnect National Innovation awards, NASA Tech Brief Magazine Award and the Pinnacle of Education award. He is member of STLE, MRS and AVS and serves as a member of Editorial Advisory Board of Applied Physics Letters.