Research
Thrusts
.... .Nanostructures
.... .Biomimetics
..... Bio-Nano
Darryl Butt - Dr. Butt's research has involved assessing the kinetics of reactions and the effects of various environments on materials properties. His investigations have included modeling and experimentally assessing high temperature gas-solid reactions, aqueous and atmospheric corrosion, molten glass and molten metal corrosion, and radiation effects on thin films and corrosion processes. He has also engaged in a variety of materials processing activities including development of oxide and carbide refractory materials, ceramic-intermetallic composites, protective coatings, nuclear fuels, ceramic laminate fabrication, ceramic-ceramic and ceramic-metal joining, and ion transport membranes and microchannel device fabrication. His fundamental research has included assessments of phase diagrams, development of laser diagnostics, surface and thin film analysis, modeling of gaseous and solid state diffusion processes, and texture-property relations.