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Advanced Lithium Ion Batteries for Space-based Applications

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA9453-09-M-0104
Agency Tracking Number: F083-200-0191
Amount: $99,942.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF083-200
Solicitation Number: 2008.3
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2008
Award Year: 2009
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2009-02-17
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2010-02-17
Small Business Information
263 Decatur Street
Atlanta, GA 30312
United States
DUNS: 038154956
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Jack Ma
 Project Manager
 (404) 584-2475
 stephen.philpy@micro-rdc.com
Business Contact
 Tony Pace
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (404) 584-2475
Email: karen.vancura@micro-rdc.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

This proposal is for an all solid state battery having a specific energy more than twice conventional lithium batteries. The rechargeable battery uses a lithium metal anode with ceramic electrolyte.  There are no liquids to leak out, catch fire, boil or increase in pressure.  There is no mechanism for lithium dendrite evolution during recharge.  Research under this proposal will also address unique processes for refining ceramic electrolyte and cathodes. BENEFIT: Space missions have several critical requirements for batteries. This new battery will be capable of operating in high vacuum and able to withstand severe launch environments such as vibration, shock and acceleration.  It will also have high energy and long cycle life.

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