The tasks that will be performed at UTEP are as follows: 1) create 3D printable thermoplastics loaded with gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3); 2) develop printing parameters for these new thermoplastic composites; 3) perform materials characterization activities; and 4) develop safe handling procedures which can be used for filler materials that have a higher level of toxicity, such as cadmium.
Posting date: Thu, 02/07/2019
Award start date: Fri, 03/01/2019
Award end date: Sun, 10/06/2019
