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Lightweight Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding System for Aircraft Avionics

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N68335-12-C-0073
Agency Tracking Number: N112-097-1212
Amount: $79,998.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N112-097
Solicitation Number: 2011.2
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2011
Award Year: 2012
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2011-10-24
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
400 E Apgar Drive
Somerset, NJ -
United States
DUNS: 042939277
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Runqing Ou
 Senior Scientist
 (732) 868-3141
 rou@neicorporation.com
Business Contact
 Ganesh Skandan
Title: CEO
Phone: (732) 868-3141
Email: gskandan@neicorporation.com
Research Institution
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Abstract

There is an unmet need in the US Navy for improved EMI shielding materials that can reduce signal interference between electronic equipment. Metals are a primary component in currently used EMI shields. Consequently, the shielding materials are heavy, and not optimally suitable for use in avionic electronic equipment. In the Phase I program, we propose to demonstrate the feasibility of a novel polymer/CNT nanocomposite material with enhanced electrical conductivity and EMI shielding effectiveness, compared to the state of the art metallic materials. A key aspect of the proposed program is that it utilizes a novel polymer morphology that results in a small concentration of CNTs leading to the desired electrical properties. The novel polymer/CNT nanocomposite material is expected to fulfill the materials property requirements for shielding avionic electronic equipment, particularly EMI shielding effectiveness and strength. A key advantage of the proposed nanocomposite material is that it can be made into a conductive heat shrink tubing, which can be applied to existing cable systems with a simple heat shrink treatment. The new materials will provide the Navy with a lightweight, durable, and long-lasting alternative to traditional metal braids. The Phase I program will demonstrate proof of concept on compression molded flat panels. The Phase II program will build upon the Phase I demonstration effort by implementing the technology in conductive heat shrink tubings for EMI shielding for the US Navy.

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