STRP

Boise State University

Novel Design Methodologies of Anisotropic Lattice Structures for the Optimization of Gas Distribution Systems

Lead: Todd Otanicar

Lead Email: toddotanicar@boisestate.edu

Partner: NxEdge, Nick Xydaz, Vice President of Engineering and Quality

Keywords: optimized lattice structures, enabling retrofit-compatible designs

Amount: $62769.00

Intellectual Property Status: None

Award Date: 08/01/2025

End Date: 07/31/2026

ABSTRACT

This research will replace conventional diffuser plates with porous, optimized lattice structures. These will be developed using physics-informed generative algorithms and multiscale simulation frameworks, then validated experimentally using Boise State’s MOCVD reactor system. The project leverages academic resources to overcome industrial lock-in, enabling retrofit-compatible designs that reduce cost while enhancing deposition uniformity.

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