Project: Nitrogen rich silicate oxynitride glasses: structural origin and engineering applications
This project focuses on developing nitrogen-rich silicate oxynitride glasses with enhanced thermal, mechanical, and optical properties for high-tech applications by combining experimental synthesis and modeling to establish structure-property relationships and create a predictive design tool. These environmentally friendly glasses aim to offer cost-effective, durable alternatives for uses such as displays, bone repair, and wind energy materials.
Project information
Project manager
Sharafat Ali
Participating organizations
Linnaeus University
Financier
The Crafoord Foundation
Timetable
September 2018 – August 2020
Subject
Materials science (Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology, Faculty of Technology)
More about the project
This project explores the development of a new type of glass by adding nitrogen to traditional oxide glass, creating materials with exceptional strength, durability, and performance. By understanding how the microscopic structure of these “oxynitride” glasses influences their overall properties, researchers aim to design smart, environmentally friendly glasses for high-tech uses like phone screens, medical implants, and wind turbine components. Using advanced experimental techniques and computer modeling, the project will also create a tool to predict how different glass compositions behave—paving the way for faster and more efficient material innovation.
The project is part of the Linnaeus Knowledge Environment: Advanced Materials.
