ROADMAP

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ROADMAP

• NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION
  APPLICATIONS

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NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION
APPLICATIONS
ROADMAP
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• RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AREAS AND NEEDS

Measurements and Characterization
Devices and System Architecture
Theory, Modeling and Simulation
Fabrication and Processes
Technology Transfer
Novel Materials and Structures
Biosystems
Novel Approaches

• IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

Strategic Plan
Technology Transfer
Development of RD Priorities
Formation of RD Center of Excellence
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Devices and System Architecture
Fabrication and Processes
Biosystems
Novel Materials and Structures
Measurements and Characterization
Theory, Modeling and Simulation
Novel Approaches
Technology Transfer
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Fabrication and Processes

• Layer-by-Layer Assembly
• Molecular Recognition-Based Self-Assembly
• Self-Assembly Monolayer
• Nanoassembly by Step-Wise Polymerization
• X-Ray Nanolithography
• e-Beam Nanolitography
• Nanoimprint Lithography
• Molecular Imprinting
• Electroless Deposition with Charged
  Nanoparticles
• Nanofiltration
• Chemical Solvation
• Molecular Metal-Ion Recognition

Fabrication and Processes
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Fabrication and Processes

• Layer-by-Layer Assembly
• Molecular Recognition-Based Self-Assembly
• Self-Assembly Monolayer
• Nanoassembly by Step-Wise Polymerization
• X-Ray Nanolithography
• e-Beam Nanolitography
• Nanoimprint Lithography
• Molecular Imprinting
• Electroless Deposition with Charged
  Nanoparticles
• Nanofiltration
• Chemical Solvation
• Molecular Metal-Ion Recognition

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Fabrication and Processes (cont)

• Flame Aerosol Process
• Plasma Process
• Sol-Gel
• Laser Ablation/Pulsed Laser Ablation
• Precipitation Synthesis
• Electrospinning
• Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Processing
• Nanoinfiltration
• Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis
• Transient Eutectic-Phase Process
• Chemical Etching
• Dry Etching
• Anodization

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Fabrication and Processes (cont)

• Grinding
• Ion Exchange
• Electrical Arc Discharge
• Chemical Vapor Deposition
• Metal Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy
• Molecular Beam Epitaxy
• Solid-Vapor Phase Sublimation
• Vapor-Solid Crystal Growth
• Sputtering
• Atomic Layer Deposition
• Plasma-Enhanced/Laser-Focused Atomic Layer
  Deposition
• Others ____________________________

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Fabrication and Processes (cont)

• Grinding
• Ion Exchange
• Electrical Arc Discharge
• Chemical Vapor Deposition
• Metal Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy
• Molecular Beam Epitaxy
• Solid-Vapor Phase Sublimation
• Vapor-Solid Crystal Growth
• Sputtering
• Atomic Layer Deposition
• Plasma-Enhanced/Laser-Focused Atomic Layer
  Deposition
• Others ____________________________

Fabrication and Processes
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Devices and System Architecture

• Nanoscale Semiconductor Detectors
• Nano-Structured Scintillator Detectors
• MEMS/NEMS Geiger Counters
• Nano-Dust Gas Based Detectors
• Nanocantilevers
• Quantum Confinement-Based Devices
• Molecular-Based Devices
• Nanocapsules-Based Devices
• Others ____________________________

Devices and System Architecture
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Devices and System Architecture

• Nanoscale Semiconductor Detectors
• Nano-Structured Scintillator Detectors
• MEMS/NEMS Geiger Counters
• Nano-Dust Gas Based Detectors
• Nanocantilevers
• Quantum Confinement-Based Devices
• Molecular-Based Devices
• Nanocapsules-Based Devices
• Others ____________________________

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Devices and System Architecture

• Nanoscale Semiconductor Detectors
• Nano-Structured Scintillator Detectors
• MEMS/NEMS Geiger Counters
• Nano-Dust Gas Based Detectors
• Nanocantilevers
• Quantum Confinement-Based Devices
• Molecular-Based Devices
• Nanocapsules-Based Devices
• Others ____________________________

Devices and System Architecture
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Novel Materials and Structures

• Nanoparticles
• Nanowires
• Nanofibers
• Nanobelts
• Polymers
• Semiconductors
• Superconductors
• Mesoporous and Nanoporous Materials
• Nanofluids
• Scintillator Nanomaterials
• Others ____________________________

Novel Materials and Structures
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Novel Materials and Structures

• Nanoparticles
• Nanowires
• Nanofibers
• Nanobelts
• Polymers
• Semiconductors
• Superconductors
• Mesoporous and Nanoporous Materials
• Nanofluids
• Scintillator Nanomaterials
• Others ____________________________

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Novel Materials and Structures

• Nanoparticles
• Nanowires
• Nanofibers
• Nanobelts
• Polymers
• Semiconductors
• Superconductors
• Mesoporous and Nanoporous Materials
• Nanofluids
• Scintillator Nanomaterials
• Others ____________________________

Novel Materials and Structures
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Biosystems

• Artificial Skin
• Biosensors
• Bio fuel-Cells
• Bio-membranes
• Bio-Reactors
• Nuclear Virus Tagging
• Others ____________________________

Biosystems
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Biosystems

• Artificial Skin
• Biosensors
• Bio fuel-Cells
• Bio-membranes
• Bio-Reactors
• Nuclear Virus Tagging
• Others ____________________________

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Biosystems

• Artificial Skin
• Biosensors
• Bio fuel-Cells
• Bio-membranes
• Bio-Reactors
• Nuclear Virus Tagging
• Others ____________________________

Biosystems
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Measurements and Characterization

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)
• X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
• Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
• Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
• Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)
• Differential Scanning Colorimetry (DSC)
• Infra Red Spectroscopy (IR)
• Visible Spectroscopy (VIS)
• Ultra Violet Spectroscopy (UV)

Measurements and Characterization
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Measurements and Characterization

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)
• X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
• Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
• Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
• Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)
• Differential Scanning Colorimetry (DSC)
• Infra Red Spectroscopy (IR)
• Visible Spectroscopy (VIS)
• Ultra Violet Spectroscopy (UV)

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Measurements and Characterization (cont)

• Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR)
• Mass Spectroscopy
• X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
• Raman Spectroscopy
• Piezoresponsive Force Microscopy (PRFM)
• Magnetic Measurements (SQUID)
• Nuclear Force Measurements
• Small-Angle Scattering (X-ray or Neutron)
• Reflectivity
• Spin-Polarization Studies with Neutrons
• X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (EXAFS and XANES)
• Tomography

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Measurements and Characterization (cont)

• Confocal Microscope
• Pore Size Analyzer
• gas/liquid Chromatography
• Crystal Microbalance Technique
• Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy (CD)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIS)
• Photoreflectance Spectroscopy
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• Others ____________________________

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Measurements and Characterization (cont)

• Confocal Microscope
• Pore Size Analyzer
• gas/liquid Chromatography
• Crystal Microbalance Technique
• Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy (CD)
• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIS)
• Photoreflectance Spectroscopy
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• Others ____________________________

Measurements and Characterization
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Theory, Modeling and Simulation

• Ab initio
• Semi-Empirical
• Density Functional Theory
• Molecular Dynamics
• Monte-Carlo
• Cell Simulator
• Membrane Computing
• Finite Elements
• Others ____________________________

Theory, Modeling and Simulation
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Theory, Modeling and Simulation

• Ab initio
• Semi-Empirical
• Density Functional Theory
• Molecular Dynamics
• Monte-Carlo
• Cell Simulator
• Membrane Computing
• Finite Elements
• Others ____________________________

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Theory, Modeling and Simulation

• Ab initio
• Semi-Empirical
• Density Functional Theory
• Molecular Dynamics
• Monte-Carlo
• Cell Simulator
• Membrane Computing
• Finite Elements
• Others ____________________________

Theory, Modeling and Simulation
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Technology Transfer

• K-16
• Graduate Education
• Workforce Training
• Training for Military and Civilian Personnel in
  Risk Zones
• Community Outreach
• University/Industry/Government Collaborations
• Intellectual Property
• Others ____________________________

Technology Transfer
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Technology Transfer

• K-16
• Graduate Education
• Workforce Training
• Training for Military and Civilian Personnel in
  Risk Zones
• Community Outreach
• University/Industry/Government Collaborations
• Intellectual Property
• Others ____________________________

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Technology Transfer

• K-16
• Graduate Education
• Workforce Training
• Training for Military and Civilian Personnel in
  Risk Zones
• Community Outreach
• University/Industry/Government Collaborations
• Intellectual Property
• Others ____________________________

Technology Transfer
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Novel Approaches

• Nanoencapsulation
• Bio-Inspired Methods
• Others ____________________________

Novel Approaches
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Novel Approaches

• Nanoencapsulation
• Bio-Inspired Methods
• Others ____________________________

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Novel Approaches

• Nanoencapsulation
• Bio-Inspired Methods
• Others ____________________________

Novel Approaches
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Detection (Isotopes and Radiation)

• DETECTION NEEDS
• Conventional Detection System Miniaturization
• Sample Collection and Preparation
• Ultra-Sensitive Detection Approaches
• Shielded Nuclear Materials
• Neutron Detection
• Weapons-Grade Fissionables
• Nuclear Reactor Safety Sensors
• Production and Proliferation Tracking Devices
• Field Detection Devices
• Smart Networked Radiation/Isotopes Sensors
• Radioisotope-Free Fabrication Materials
• Data Mining
• Others ____________________________

Detection (Isotopes and Radiation)
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Detection (Isotopes and Radiation)

• DETECTION NEEDS
• Conventional Detection System Miniaturization
• Sample Collection and Preparation
• Ultra-Sensitive Detection Approaches
• Shielded Nuclear Materials
• Neutron Detection
• Weapons-Grade Fissionables
• Nuclear Reactor Safety Sensors
• Production and Proliferation Tracking Devices
• Field Detection Devices
• Smart Networked Radiation/Isotopes Sensors
• Radioisotope-Free Fabrication Materials
• Data Mining
• Others ____________________________

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Detection (Isotopes and Radiation)

• DETECTION NEEDS
• Conventional Detection System Miniaturization
• Sample Collection and Preparation
• Ultra-Sensitive Detection Approaches
• Shielded Nuclear Materials
• Neutron Detection
• Weapons-Grade Fissionables
• Nuclear Reactor Safety Sensors
• Production and Proliferation Tracking Devices
• Field Detection Devices
• Smart Networked Radiation/Isotopes Sensors
• Radioisotope-Free Fabrication Materials
• Data Mining
• Others ____________________________

Detection (Isotopes and Radiation)
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Radioisotopes Collection and Separation

• Chemical Complexation
• Nano-Filtration
• Composite Materials
• Others ____________________________

Radioisotopes Collection and Separation
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Radioisotopes Collection and Separation

• Chemical Complexation
• Nano-Filtration
• Composite Materials
• Others ____________________________

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Radioisotopes Collection and Separation

• Chemical Complexation
• Nano-Filtration
• Composite Materials
• Others ____________________________

Radioisotopes Collection and Separation
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Devices and System Architecture
Fabrication and Processes
Biosystems
Novel Materials and Structures
Measurements and Characterization
Theory, Modeling and Simulation
Novel Approaches
Technology Transfer
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