A method for creating and amplifying long pulse laser waveforms (co2, uv laser, etc.) is being investigated that could eliminate auxiliary e-beam ionization and optical isolation problems associated with a master oscillator/power amplifier (mopa) configuration. frequency stability could also be… More

To create a doppler imager of a target, such as a satellite, with a laser radar, it is necessary to have a laser capable of creating a suitable. doppler image resolution is directly related to the length of the laser pulse (the amount of the target illuminated in an instant of time), and the… More

As the current trends in transistor miniaturization are continued down to the molecular level ( in a dimension of tens of nanometers or less), the electronic properties of solids and solid-solid interfaces are inherently different on the nanometer level.It is becoming clear that continued increases… More

DESCRIPTION: Nanoelectrode ensembles for neurochemical analysis are proposed. The proposed neurochemical probe can provide high performance measurements of neurochemical species that can help to reduce the burden of human illness and dysfunction from brain neuro-system causes… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project seeks to develop high-efficiency, high-quality dense hydrogen separation membranes based on nanocomposites of a stable proton conducting ceramic and a metal phase. The proposed effort would result in highly conductive, chemically stable and… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): In this program AMSEN Technologies aims to develop a novel electrocatalytic air filter for low-temperature oxidative destruction of VOCs. The proposed idea is an innovative combination of electrochemically enhanced adsorption, electrocatalysis, and catalytic… More

This program aims to develop a novel nanotube-reinforced composite PEM for multifunctional power generating structures. The innovation in the present effort is to take advantage of our capability and make use of the superior mechanical properties of the nanotubes including large aspect ratios, high… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I research project seeks to develop a new type of nanoporous, highly catalytically active mixed-oxide ceramic membranes by sol-gel processing. The composite of the two components would significantly enhance the catalytic activity and thermal… More

This program aims to develop a novel composite PEM for multifunctional power generating structures. The innovation in the present effort is to take advantage of our capability and make use of the superior mechanical properties of the nanomaterial-based reinforcements including large aspect ratios,… More

This SBIR project aims to develop a lightweight, highly thermally and electrically conductive heat pipe plate for passive removal of the heat from the individual fuel cells or electrolysis cells within a cell stack. The desired heat pipe plate will be fabricated from a novel composite based on… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project aims to develop an inorganic-reinforced proton exchange membranes for application in vanadium redox flow batteries (RFBs). New proton exchange membranes with reduced vanadium permeability as well as enhanced stability and durability are needed… More

The ion exchange membrane is the key component in redox flow batteries (RFBs) as it critically determines the RFB performance and its economic viability. The membrane should possess the following properties to ensure high energy efficiency and long cycle life of RFBs: high proton conductivity, low… More

The ion exchange membrane is the key component in redox flow batteries (RFBs) as it critically determines the RFB performance and its economic viability. The membrane should possess the following properties to ensure high energy efficiency and long cycle life of RFBs: high proton conductivity, low… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project aims to develop high performance anion exchange membranes for alkaline and low-temperature fuel cell applications based on a unique polymer-polymer hybrid scheme. The hybrid of these two polymers is intended to take advantage of combined… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project aims to develop a lithium ion battery separator with high temperature stability by modification on the surface of the microporous PP separator via a unique chemistry. The feasibility of the proposed approach is founded on Amsens existing… More