| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T24: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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2024 Graduate Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPG-14: Biomimetic Color Development: An Anatomical Study of Limax Maximus |
| Author(s) |
Siena Hancock, Lenorah Haight-Stott, Doris Möncke |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Siena Hancock |
| Abstract Scope |
This study investigates opalescent glasses for the purpose of biomimetic artistic application.The development of two unique opalescent colors facilitated the formal artistic rendering of the anatomical structure of Limax Maximus’ genitalia. The glasses were SLS doped with cobalt or copper to achieve the best color match to the subject. Investigation of the growth of phosphate crystals in the glass was explored using SEM-EDS. Further analysis was conducted using XRD to identify the crystal phases developed upon heat treatment of the glass during both furnace melting and in the glassblowing process. The results of these tests show two different crystal structures within the glasses–despite their compositional similarity–due to changes in furnace conditions. These differences are observable in the behavior of the glasses during hot shop manipulation of the glasses. |