Functional Photoresists for Energy Applications

Juergen Biener | 18-ERD-004

Executive Summary

We are exploring novel additively manufactured templates for incorporating engineered, ultralow-density porous materials (i.e., photoresists) into high-power laser targets, thus greatly improving the reproducibility of laser-target fabrication. These materials are expected to enable innovative technologies in laser fusion energy, energy storage and conversion, catalysis, and nuclear stockpile stewardship science.

Publications, Presentations, Etc.

Garcia-Taomina, A., et al. 2019. "Scaling-Up of Nano-Architected Micro-Structures: A Mechanical Assessment." Advanced Engineering Materials 21(11), Article 1900687. LLNL-JRNL-776826.

Karnes, J., et al. 2019. "An Atomistic Approach Toward Modeling Additive Machining." Berkeley Statistical Mechanics Meeting, Berkeley, CA, January 2019. LLNL-POST-765018.

––– . 2019 "An Atomistic Approach Toward Modeling Additive Manufacturing." Spring 2019 American Chemical Society National Meeting, Orlando, FL, March/April 2019. LLNL-PRES-770498.

––– . 2019 "Toward Photopolymer Resin Design for Additive Manufacturing." 6th LAMMPS Workshop and Symposium, Albuquerque, NM, August 2019. LLNL-POST-785020.

Oakdale, J., 2018. "Design and Development of Low Density Tantalum Oxide Hohlraum Liners via Templating of Additive Manufactured Lattices." 4th Additive Manufacturing Cross-JOWOG, Albuquerque, NM. LLNL-PRES-772622.

––– . 2019 "Direct Laser Writing of Low Density Materials for Laser Plasma Experiments." 4th Additive Manufacturing Cross-JOWOG, Albuquerque, NM, October 2018. LLNL-PRES-760015.

Weisgraber, T., et al. 2018. "A Computational Model for Direct Laser Writing Based on Two-Photon Polymerization." 4th Additive Manufacturing Cross-JOWOG, Albuquerque, NM, October 2018. LLNL-PRES-759865.