Activated Reactants to Reduce Fuel Cell Overpotentials
Company: JSJ Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 2Abstract: he current produced in electrochemical galvanic cells is primarily dependent on the rate of the electrode reactions where the cell's anode is less negative, supplying less energy than thermodynamically predicted, and the cell's cathode is less positive, supplying less energy than… more
Novel Methods To Develop Graphene Obscurant Materials
Company: JSJ Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Obscurant materials are used by the Army to protect both the soldier and his equipment. Several obscurant systems have been developed over the years to counter various threats in many areas of the electromagnetic spectrum. Historically, work has focused on infrared and visible signature reducing… more
SBIR Phase I: Scale-up Flexible Radio Frequency Electronics via Roll-to-Roll Nanomembrane Printing
Company: Semerane Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to develop cost-effective high-performance flexible radio frequency (RF) electronics based on a crystalline nanomembrane roll-to-roll printing process. Such flexible electronic systems can concurrently demonstrate high speed (>5… more
Lyocell Based Carbon Carbon Composite for Use as a Large Exit Cone Material
Company: Carbon-Carbon Advanced Technologies, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The NASA Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) has identified a "carbon-carbon nozzle (domestic source)" as a "Top Technical Challenge" in the 2011-2016 timeframe in the "Launch Propulsion Systems Roadmap" document. This program, by utilizing a demonstrably capable… more
Modeling Fuel Economy Improvements from Variable Speed Accessory Drives
Company: Orbital Traction LTD Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: In current military and civilian ground vehicles, accessory components are designed to work across a large range of rotational speeds. This typically results in accessories that are over-sized. Consequently, efficiencies suffer over a significant portion of the accessory operational range. A… more
Variable Speed Cooling Fan Drive
Company: Orbital Traction LTD Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: In this proposed Phase II SBIR project for the Office of Naval Research, Orbital Traction, of Houston, Texas, will develop, fabricate, test, and demonstrate a prototype of a novel variable speed cooling fan for use on military ground vehicles. This innovative device will improve fuel efficiency by 1… more
SBIR Phase II: Fluid submersion cooling for energy and cost efficient data centers
Company: GR Cooling Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project proposes to commercialize liquid submersion cooling for computer servers. Liquid submersion cooling involves submersion of heat-generating components in a non-electrically-conductive liquid, replacing air as the heat transfer medium. Liquid is… more
Ultra-High Density Nano-Grained Multispectral YAG Windows
Company: Texas Biochemicals Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Texas Biochemicals Inc, proposes to develop Polycrystalline Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG) as a cost effective material to replace Sapphires for IR transparent multispectral (1-5 microns) sensor windows. We have recently developed a novel technology to produce mono-dispersed, non-agglomerated and… more
A Novel Route for the Large Scale production of ZnS nanopowders for Optical Ceramic Applications
Company: Texas Biochemicals Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Highly pure ZnS having high mechanical strength is needed for military aircraft window and missile dome applications to withstand erosion by high velocity rain droplets and sand particles. Current manufacturing processes involve high-temperature and high-pressure equipment, long processing times,… more
Improved High Frequency Communications
Company: Kuma Signals, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Kuma Signals LLC, in partnership with Rockwell Collins, propose to leverage our experience in HF multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communications, networking, and waveform design, to develop a new wideband HF (WBHF) waveform for high-rate Marine communications. The new waveform will allow… more
High Specific Activity Sm-153 by Post Irradiation Isotope Separation
Company: ISOTHERAPEUTICS GROUP, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Samarium-153 (153Sm) has ideal nuclear properties for a variety of therapeutic applications; however, it is only available in low specific activity (radioactivity/weight) form. While large quantities can be made by the 152Sm(n,)153Sm reaction in a medium flux reactor such as at the University… more
SBIR Phase II: Improvement of the Biofuel Fermentation Process by the Phage-mediated Reduction of Contaminating Lactic Acid Bacteria
Company: Phage Biocontrol Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project is focused on improving biofuel fermentation processes by developing phage products designed to inhibit bacteria that reduce biofuel fermentation efficiencies. This product will improve biomass conversion efficiencies in the biorefinery. One… more
Low-Cost Radiation-Hard Nonvolatile Random-Access Memory
Company: Privatran Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: PrivaTran will measure the radiation tolerance of new memristive materials and will design, model and simulate advanced memristor-based architectures for nonvolatile random access memory (RAM). The requirements for proper memory element isolation, programming voltage drive and current… more
SBIR Phase I: Self-Compensating Ultra-Wideband Direct Digital-to-RF D/A Converter
Company: XW, LLC dba Xtendwave Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project attempts to overcome fundamental limitations that are currently inhibiting the realization of much needed low-cost high-performance digital-to-analog converters (DACs), which can accommodate the wide bandwidths of current and future… more
SBIR Phase II: Crosstalk Mitigation for Copper-Based Cellular and Access Backhaul
Company: XW, LLC dba Xtendwave Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase 2 project targets the realization of a cost-effective solution for achieving increased data throughputs in the crosstalk-constrained copper-medium-based cellular and access backhaul networks, to address the growing demand for capacity experienced in them… more
Identification of Critical Resources and Cyber Threats in the Physical Domain
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Military organizations, civilian government agencies, and private companies are all undergoing an unprecedented growth in cyber attacks targeting their information infrastructures and causing serious disruptions to their operations. To date, much attention has been paid to determining ways to defend… more
Active Software Defense to Reduce Threat Capability Effectiveness
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The protection of cyber assets is a critical need for the U.S. military. The theft of sensitive software and data threatens our technological and information superiority, putting lives and valuable assets at unnecessary risk. Attacks occur too quickly for human intervention and current automated… more
SHARP: High Velocity Maintenance Smart Overhaul and Repair
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: SHARP Phase II Option provides a system that creates optimized HVM schedules for the repair of the aircraft fleet at WR/ALC. The technology solves planning problems similar to those encountered in work scope optimization, strategic logistics and prognostic logistics, which are all needs… more
NetPAC: Network Prioritization Analysis Capability
Company: 21st Century Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: Current cyber network defense strategies often focus on treating all tasks or activities that support military missions as if they were of equal importance, thus requiring the same level of protection to mitigate the effects of potential cyber attacks. Clearly, this is not the case.… more
Clinical Development of a Stable Glucagon Formulation for Bi-hormonal Pump
Company: XERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective of this program is to further the development of a novel, stable, non-aqueous glucagon formulation as an integral component of a bi-hormonal (insulin-glucagon) pump system for treatment of persons with diabetes. The addition of glucagon to the… more
The PACeR Gold - Multiplex Pathogen Identification Platform for Detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infections.
Company: Accacia International Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The World Health Organization estimates that more than one-third of the worldwide population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the causative agent of most cases of tuberculosis (TB). Patients who are infected with MTB, but do not have active TB disease have latent tuberculosis… more
Development of the PathLock biasing caster system Phase 2
Company: ACCESSIBLE DESIGNS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The importance of reducing the incidence of secondary injuries related to manual wheelchair (MWC) propulsion is undisputed. Based on several research studies, approximately 50% of manual wheelchair users (MWU) report symptoms of repetitive strain injury (RSI)… more
Conformal Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Antireflective Coatings
Company: ZT Solar, Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: The objective of this STTR Phase I proposal is to investigate the feasibility of a hybrid organic/inorganic gradient index anti-reflective (GRIN-AR) coating on both rigid and flexible substrates, based on the resonant infrared matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation (RIR-MAPLE) process.… more
New Building Blocks for the Synthesis of Modified RNAs
Company: AM Biotechnologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Functional RNA molecules such as aptamers, siRNAs, miRNAs, and related compounds have enormous potential as human therapeutics and as tools for elucidating gene regulation in vivo. To reach this potential, such molecules must be highly potent and highly nuclease… more
SBIR Phase II: Micro-Solar Powered Battery Charger Circuit
Company: Triune Systems Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will address the efficiency issues with existing solar harvesting technology and the excessive power consumed by the power management circuitry. The proposed technology addresses the solar performance issues by including a low-power… more