Not Available Currently, most semiconductor manufactures rely on electronic design automation (EDA) tools to design advanced microelectronics. However, their use for radiation-hardened (rad-hard) microelectronics is limited, since there is no available set of rad-hard design rules. Therefore, there… More

This Phase II project is proposed to further develop and commercialize MicroCoating Technologies' NanoMiser technology for the production of high quality nanopowders. Phase I has demonstrated a novel, low-cost method able to produce a variety ofnanopowders of tailored size and composition. The… More

The proposed R&D plan focuses on the development of an innovative liquid combustion process for the production of unagglomerated nanopowders of uniform size, crystallinity and composition in a microgravity environment. The project is designed primarily to exploit reduced buoyancy in a microgravity… More

65583 In order to displace copper and aluminum for electric power applications, High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) wire must be produced with requisite quality in terms of current carrying capacity and in kilometer lengths at commercially viable prices. For coated conductors, crystallographic… More

The goal of the proposed research is to demonstrate that MCT's proprietary NanomizerT technology can be used to prepare nanocomposites films that provide a performance advantage over current composites being targeted at the proton exchange membrane fuelcell (PEMFC) market. Nanocomposite membranes… More

The advancements in thin-film manufacturing brought about by the development of the combustion chemical vapor deposition process has opened the door to a new class of microwave devices enabled by ferroelectric materials. One device in particular, aferroelectric phase shifter, shows promise as a way… More

60370 Internal tin Nb3Sn superconducting strands and Rutherford cables are the focus of superconducting magnet fabrications for high field physics applications. During magnet processing and operation, the strands and cables are subjected to large stresses and it is essential that these… More

60370 Internal tin Nb3Sn superconducting strands and Rutherford cables are the focus of superconducting magnet fabrications for high field physics applications. During magnet processing and operation, the strands and cables are subjected to large stresses and it is essential that these… More

Herein we propose to apply the proprietary Combustion CVD (CCVD) process to the manufacture of novel structures for dynamic access memory (DRAM) and nonvolatile, ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) devices. The CCVD process is a thin-film depositiontechnique that operates in the… More

"The advancements in thin-film manufacturing brought about by the development of the combustion chemical vapor deposition (CCVD) process has opened the door to a new class of microwave devices enabled by ferroelectric materials. One device in particular, aferroelectric phase shifter, shows promise… More

70695 Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems that operate at lower temperatures are currently receiving considerable attention. There are very strong manufacturing and operating ¿ hence economic ¿driving forces to get to so-called intermediate temperatures (550-800¿C). One of the major… More

In response to the need for improved magneto-optical indicator films for real-time characterization of magnetic domain structures, MicroCoating Technologies (MCT) proposes to enable the fabrication of epitaxial, high performance YIG magneto-optical thin films by combustion chemical vapor deposition… More

"The proposed research program seeks to develop a totally new hybrid waveguide materials platform for low-loss integrated-optic subsystems-on-a-chip that incorporate both electrooptic and RF electronic functionality. The unique architecture of these chipswill integrate mode-matched doped silica… More

"This STTR Phase I will study and utilize the dielectric properties of nanocomposites (metal nanoparticles in a polymer matrix). It is theorized that dipoles in the metal (when in an applied field) simulate a true dielectric. These artificial dielectricshave the potential to have high dielectric… More

"Infrared (IR) sensors are required for military and commercial applications such as human body recognition, non-contact temperature detection, and image sensing. The U.S. infrared market is growing rapidly and the market would benefit greatly with furtherreduction in cost, size, weight and power… More

The proposed R&D plan focuses on the development of an innovative liquid combustion process for the production of unagglomerated nanopowders of uniform size, crystallinity and composition in a microgravity environment. The project is designed primarily to exploit reduced buoyancy in a microgravity… More

"The rapid pace of development in the fields of optical telecommunications and networks over the past decade has led to an increasing demand for integrated-optic devices that are capable of processing large quantities of information more rapidly than couldbe done with conventional electronics. In… More

"Oxygen barrier materials are being developed to increase the life time of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) in the advanced gas turbine industry. Approaches including oxidation resistant coatings as inner layers between the bond coat and TBCs andprotective/sintering inhibitor layers on TBCs have… More

The proposed R&D plan focuses on the development of an innovative liquid combustion process for the production of unagglomerated nanopowders of uniform size, crystallinity and composition in a microgravity environment. The project is designed primarily to exploit reduced buoyancy in a microgravity… More

"The proposed research program seeks to develop a totally new methodology for the fabrication of polymer-based electrooptic waveguide devices and subsystems-on-a-chip. These devices are currently produced using conventional spin-coating or dip-coatingtechnology. However, these techniques constrain… More

"The continued proliferation of imaging infrared (IR) missile systems has created the need for fully representative IR scene generators. In order to test these imaging IR systems correctly, a very large dynamic range is required of the scene generator. Thiscan not easily be produced by the standard… More

70330 Transparent conducting oxide (TCO) films have been an essential component in various thin film solar cells. However, the film¿s low refractive index (e.g., ZnO film has a refractive index

"Diamond represents a multimillion market due to its unique combination of superior thermal, electronic, optical, dielectric, chemical, and mechanical properties. However its applications are far from fully developed. One of the hurdles is the lack of asuitable technique to make high quality diamond… More

"MicroCoating Technologies, Inc. (MCT), proposes the novel approach of using the Combustion Chemical Vapor Deposition (CCVD) process to create aluminum-based nanopowders for use as a solid fuel for nano-satellite propulsion. The aluminum-based nanopowderswill be created through a combination of the… More

Stimulated by the rapidly increasing commercial and military applications, the U.S. infrared sensor market will double from 1994 to 2001, will be over $1.3 billion by the year of 2001 with an annual growth rate of about 12% as predicted by Frost & Sullivan. Reduction in cost, size, weight and power… More

70485 Stimulated by the explosive growth of the turbine industry, there is an increased need for high performance, oxygen barrier materials for extending the lifetime of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). This project will develop an open-atmosphere Combustion Chemical Vapor Deposition (CCVD)… More

"MicroCoating Technologies, in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, proposes to develop a micro-thermal-mechanical testing system to characterize the structural integrity of components in infrared imaging detectors. Properties includingthin film elastic modulus and interfacial… More

Stimulated by the explosive growth in the electronics and telecommunication industries, there is an accelerated demand for high permittivity, thin film capacitors with reduced size for high frequency applications including signal decoupling, filtering, andimpedance matching. Ferroelectric films… More

The proposed research program seeks to continue development a totally new methodology for the fabrication of polymer-based Electrooptic (EO) waveguide devices and subsystems-on-a-chip. Other manufacturers use conventional spin-coating or dip-coatingtechnology for these products. However, these… More

73064S03-I Fuel cell technology has enormous promise for efficient and environmentally friendly mobile and stationary power applications. To enable widespread commercialization, higher-performing materials will be needed. This project will use catalytic chemical vapor deposition (CCVD) technology… More

This proposed Phase II effort will focus on the design and fabrication of the MicroTester, characterization of the elastic properties of thin film materials and the interfacial fracture toughness between the metallization/passivation layers and thesubstrate material in infrared detectors. A… More

Mct proposes to use ferroelectric barium strontium titanate (bst) thin films to design monolithic frequency-agile microwave bandpass filters that can be dynamically adjusted in frequency by the application of a dc voltage. this enables systems thatoperate at multiple frequency bands through… More

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency requires high energy density batteries (500-900 Wh/L) for expendable space launch vehicle power applications. Lithium thionyl chloride battery chemistry provides very high energy densities to these applications due to thelight weight of lithium and thionyl chloride… More

This SBIR Phase II project is stimulated by the explosive growth of the wireless telecommunications industry. There has recently been a great deal of interest in designing tunable RF devices that utilize ferroelectric thin films for their electronicproperties. Specifically, barium strontium… More

This SBIR Phase II project is stimulated by the explosive growth of the wireless telecommunications industry. There has recently been a great deal of interest in designing tunable RF devices that utilize ferroelectric thin films for their electronicproperties. Specifically, barium strontium… More

MicroCoating Technologies, Inc. (MCT), in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology and Clemson University, proposes the development of a novel fuel atomization method and advanced numerical simulation tools for supercritical gas turbinecombustion systems. The project is designed to… More

In recent years, many military and commercial applications have turned to power electronics to run a variety of systems, such as electric launching platforms, electric warships, and electric/hybrid vehicles, efficiently, quietly, cheaply, and precisely.Power capacitors (also known as supercapacitors… More

For the proposed Phase I project, MicroCoating Technologies, Inc. (MCT) will explore the feasibility of fabricating a two-layer thin film composite on single crystal substrates that is composed of an epitaxial superconducting BKBO-class thin film of superior, sharp temperature transition edge and a… More

MicroCoating Technologies, Inc. (MCT), with Aerojet, proposes to develop high field strength dielectric thin films for high power Hall thrusters that will directly and significantly enhance the thrust-to-thruster mass to power ratios. By utilizing itsproprietary Combustion Chemical Vapor Deposition… More

75654-In liquid-electrolyte lithium-ion battery systems, such as those being developed for electric and hybrid electric vehicles, the tin based anodes react with the lithium metal, causing the formation of a reaction layer that reduces the cycle life of the battery. To this end, efforts to coat the… More

76104-This project will develop a cost-effective process for producing self-cleaning surfaces based in part on the super-hydrophobic nature of the Lotus leaf. The scalability of the process will make it attractive for direct incorporation in processes used in the multi-billion dollar glass and… More

75641-The production of hydrogen from natural gas is an integral part of the strategy to introduce hydrogen into the transportation and utility energy sectors. However, in traditional steam reforming, a hydrocarbon is oxidized to form hydrogen and carbon monoxide at high temperatures, driving up… More

The aim is to develop new/improved nano-materials to remove sulfur containing compounds in reformate gas for use with hydrogen/proton exchange membrane (PEM) or solid oxide fuel cell systems. Small and efficient hydrogen/PEM or solid oxide fuel cell systems are in development to meet the power… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This proposal is targeted at the development of a novel research platform for analyzing immune cell gene expression as a result of HIV infection that is based on the on-chip real-time amplification detection (OCRAD) method that came out of the Phase I program.… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This proposal is targeted at the development of a novel research platform for analyzing immune cell gene expression as a result of HIV infection that is based on the on-chip real-time amplification detection (OCRAD) method that came out of the Phase I program.… More

Oxide nanopowders are increasingly used in manufacturing laser-quality polycrystalline materials for military and civilian applications. Despite the advances in component processing and design for improved optical transmission, new concepts and technology are needed to produce high-purity raw… More

nGimat Co., in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Wright-Patterson AFB Air Force Research Laboratory, proposes to develop a fuel injection method and advanced numerical simulation tools for injection of fuel at supercritical conditions in aero-propulsion combustors. … More

76104S The development of self-cleanings windows and other surfaces could lead to significant energy savings. Unfortunately, current state-of-the-art solutions have a number of shortcomings: low clarity, poor abrasion resistance, and insufficient weatherability. This project will develop low… More

nGimat proposed to combine ferroelectric barium strontium titanate (BST) thin film and MEMS switch technology to design and manufacture a low-cost, low-loss, millimeter wave highly tunable passband filter. A proprietary combustion chemical vapor deposition process will be used to grow the BST… More

nGimat proposes an advancement of the versatile integrated optic chip sensor for detection/identificaton of waterborne bacterial and viral pathogens, and toxins. nGimat will utilize magnetic nanoparticles to enable an advanced signal processing scheme that promises the enhanced optical biosensor… More

The Air Force requires a reformer technology that can handle multiple fuels and produce fuel cell quality hydrogen on demand. These include JP-8 as well as natural gas and other hydrocarbons. Many of the current technologies require multiple steps in order to remove CO or H2S impurities from the… More

nGimat proposes to combine MEMS switches with ferroelectric technology to design and manufacture low-loss, low-cost, monolithic, frequency-agile microwave bandpass filters that can be dynamically adjusted in frequency by the application of a DC voltage. In Phase I, nGimat will design and fabricate… More

nGimat Co., in collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology, proposes to utilize the Combustion CVD process for the development and production of high performance self-cleaning coatings for military structures. The self-cleaning coatings will be based in part on the ultrahydrophobic nature of… More

Single crystalline neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) is the state of the art in solid state lasers. However, YAG single crystals have several disadvantages including high manufacturing cost, limited size and shape, and low Nd concentrations (~ 1 at%). Sintering nanocrystals into… More

The contamination of drinking, recreational, and agricultural water sources in developed and/or developing countries, including the United States, necessitate a fast, reliable detection method. The use of biological weapons by terrorists to contaminate water supplies is a more recent development… More

With growing demand for reduced emissions during peacetime, the Air Force requires fuel cell technology for its various power needs including portable field devices and tent cities deployed overseas. To meet these needs with a reforming process, feed fuels will vary: when in the United States,… More

nGimat proposes to develop a miniaturized, tunable bandpass filter using thin film ferroelectric technology. The filter design will take advantage of the tunable characteristics of ferroelectric materials by the application of a DC voltage. In Phase I, nGimat will design and fabricate the circuit,… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will investigate three-phase nanocomposite films for embedded capacitor applications. There is demand for an embedded capacitor technology that addresses the need for miniaturization and increased functionality of electronic systems. The… More

nGimat proposes to develop a phased array antenna on lightweight substrates, consisting of ferroelectric phase shifters, feed network, and radiating element. The array antenna will be electronically scanned, eliminating mechanical problems of a rotating array. In Phase I, we will design a phased… More

Graphite-based Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) can provide lower thermal resistance and thus enable thermal management solutions that improve the operating range for a wide variety of power electronic systems. In this project, two proprietary processes, combustion chemical vapor deposition (CCVD)… More

The formation of exchange coupled permanent magnets consisting of nanometer sized hard magnetic grains enveloped in a soft magnetic matrix has been demonstrated experimentally to increase the energy product of advanced magnetic materials. Additional gains are still predicted, but improved control… More

nGimat Co. proposes to utilize the NanoSpray/Combustion CVD process for the development and production of high performance ultrahydrophobic anti-corrosion coatings for military structures. The ultrahydrophobic coatings will be based in part on the ultrahydrophobic nature of the lotus leaf, but with… More

The DOE requires advanced undulator radiation sources for current and future light sources. An undulator is a magnetic device for installation on a storage ring. As the stored electron beam travels along the undulator axis, the beam sees a magnetic field that oscillates in space, causing the… More

nGimat proposes to develop a miniaturized, low-loss, tunable Ka-band bandpass filter. In Phase I, nGimat will identify the appropriate ferroic materials, carry out theoretical analysis, perform modeling and simulation, design and fabricate the circuit, and build a prototype tunable filter. In… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will investigate newly discovered ionic liquids (IL's) that are based on asymmetric organic anions for use as environmentally friendly, VOC-free green solvents i ncluding four new room-temperature ionic… More

This Phase II project will develop nanomaterial sorbents for desulfurization of logistics fuels. The project"s purpose is to allow ultra-low emissions engines to use JP-8 and diesel fuels, which are traditionally high in sulfur, by reducing their sulfur content below 15 ppm, an acceptable level… More

nGimat proposes to develop a lightweight, low-cost electronic bumper system for maintaining safe clearance from obstacles during brownout approach and landing. To address the system requirements, nGimat will use a phased array system. In Phase I, we will develop a system level concept, design and… More

nGimat proposes to develop low-cost, lightweight antenna array and beamformer for Ka-band radar systems. The sensor system is to support the safe approach and landing during brownout, whiteout, and sea spray as well as improved safety for night and no/low visibility low altitude pilotage. In Phase… More

Future multiband communications systems demand frequency agile filters. While such devices are available at millimeter wave, they suffer from large size and high cost, among others. For this STTR Phase II effort, nGimat, working with Georgia Tech, will develop a miniaturized, low-loss, tunable… More

Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) is a new coal gasification technique that efficiently uses the hot (900-1500°C) generated syngas to power both steam and gas turbines. Due to regulations, this syngas must be free of sulfur and purification is normally carried out at reduced… More

With the pervasive growth of electronic systems in the military, commercial, and public safety marketplaces, there is a growing need for low cost devices with reduced size, weight, and power (SWAP), yet added functionally and superior performance. The development of thin film electronically tunable… More

Nb3Sn superconducting wire is a preferred superconducting medium for certain applications because of the high field it can produce. Nb3Sn-based wire must be reacted at >600 ºC in an inert environment before use, and the wire¿s insulation also must be heated and remain intact throughout this… More

Lithium-ion technology has revolutionized the portable electronics industry by providing high energy density batteries at affordable prices. The popularity of lithium-ion batteries is now steadily spreading into other industries, such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) where the application… More

Given its specific thermal-mechanic feature, the sesquioxide Lu2O3 is a particularly promising laser host material. nGimat Co. proposes to utilize a novel vacuum sintering and nanocrystallite technology without pressing process (VSN) to fabricate high performance Yb:Lu2O3 thin ceramic disks for high… More

The development of electronic devices that are robust, highly efficient, compact, and powerful with wide operational frequency range is critical for enabling precision effects and full battlespace awareness for the U.S. Air Force. High performance tunable dielectric materials are needed with high… More

Renewable energy and energy storage both play a very important part in the emerging energy landscape, especially when used in concert. An example of an often-cited ¿ideal situation¿ is one where renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind, generate electricity that can then either be stored… More

For over 15 years, lithium-ion technology has played a key role in revolutionizing the portable electronics industry by providing high energy density batteries at affordable prices. This remarkable battery technology is now looking to permeate into other applications, particularly plug-in hybrid… More

This Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I project is proposed to address high temperature superconductor insulation to help improve stability and quench protection. Most importantly stability will be increased so that the power level at which quench occurs is greatly increased. Quench is the… More

The development of electronic devices that are robust, highly efficient, compact, and powerful with wide operational frequency range is critical for enabling precision effects and full battlespace awareness for the U.S. Air Force. High performance tunable dielectric materials are needed with high… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to develop three-phase dielectric nanocomposite films for embedded capacitor. The proposed three-phase nanocomposite dielectric materials may demonstrate high dielectric constant, low loss, low leakage current, and high breakdown… More

nGimat proposes to develop electrically tunable multi-ferroic phase shifters. We will use our proprietary process CCVD to develop multi-ferroic materials, which will be used with the appropriate structures to realize planar phase shifters.

Although nanomaterials technologies are expected to revolutionize energy storage and energy conversion applications by enabling high performance devices such as batteries, supercapacitors, photovoltaic cells, solid-state lighting and lasers, cost-effective processes to produce these materials have… More

In order to commercialize high-performance nanomaterials-enabled energy devices such as batteries, super-capacitors, photovoltaics, catalysts and lasers, there is a dire need for a low-cost, energy-efficient nanomaterials manufacturing process with a low-carbon footprint. Development of… More

This Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I project is proposed to address high temperature superconductor insulation to help improve stability and quench protection. Most importantly stability will be increased so that the power level at which quench occurs is greatly increased. Quench is the… More

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) present one of the most promising choices for the future of distributed power generation as they produce energy from a wide variety of fuels with high efficiencies (45-65 %) and low pollution; however, this technology is cost prohibitive and not widely used. The use of… More