A Novel Composite Membrane for High Temperature Hydrogen Separation
Company: Bettergy Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Increased use of hydrogen as a fuel can provide benefits to our nations energy security, the environment and economic growth. Toward hydrogen economy, an innovation in hydrogen separation technology is needed in the production of hydrogen. Current separation technologies for industrial hydrogen… more
SBIR Phase I: ION Gate Membrane For High Performance Redox Flow Batteries
Company: Bettergy Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop a novel ion gate membrane with controlled pore size for redox flow battery. Redox flow battery is one of the most promising electric energy storage (EES) technologies. However, the cost of the state-of-the-art (SOA) membrane used… more
UTILITY SCALE FLOW ELECTROLYTE RECHARGEABLE ZINC AIR BATTERIES FOR FACILITIES RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE
Company: Bettergy Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Increasingly strict environmental regulations, surging energy demand and oil prices, the proliferation of the internet and (hybrid) electric vehicles have given rise to new growing market demand for efficient, clean and renewable energy sources. It is projected that world energy consumption will… more
HIGH PERFORMANCE HYDROXYL EXCHANGE MEMBRANE (HEM) FOR ALKALINE FUEL CELL APPLICATIONS
Company: Bettergy Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The U.S. Military has a strong need for very high-energy density (>1000 WH/kg), light weight power sources for communications and other advanced electronic devices The possible solution is replacing the battery with proton exchange membrane (PEM) based hydrogen fuel cell. However, hydrogen… more
SBIR Phase II: Ultra High Temperature Microwave Processing of Ceramics
Company: Ceralink, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project addresses the need for breakthrough technologies in the production of ultrahigh temperature (UHT) ceramics, including nanograin structures, with improved performance-to-cost ratio. UHT ceramics are often challenging to densify. The… more
Innovative Lift Fan Clutch Plate Concepts
Company: C9 Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: C9 proposes to assess the performance of the current C/C friction materials for the lift fan clutch, evaluate other potential candidates including C/C ceramic doped to reduce morning sickness, C9 chopped molded C/SiOC material with an infinite ability to change friction modifiers and control density… more
An inhaled PDGF receptor inhibitor for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hyper
Company: PULMOKINE, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The purpose of this Phase II project is to develop a new treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) consisting of the inhaled platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) inhibitor PK10453. PAH is a diseaseof the pulmonary vasculature associated with… more
Design and Processing of Low-Cost, High-Performance Plasma Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings that are Resistant to CMAS Attack
Company: ReliaCoat Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ReliaCoat Technologies, LLC, a Stony Brook University based spin-off, in conjunction with program partner Prof. Nitin Padture of Brown University and collaborators GE Aviation and Sulzer Metco, proposes to develop innovative and cost effective approaches for design and processing of high performance… more
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES FOR IN-SITU ASSESSMENT OF THERMAL SPRAY COATING PROPERTIES ON AERO-ENGINE COMPONENTS
Company: ReliaCoat Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: ReliaCoat Technologies, LLC, a Stony Brook University based spin-off, in conjunction with program collaborators GE Aviation, Sulzer Metco, Argonne National Lab and Stony Brook University, proposes to develop innovative approaches for in-situ measurement methodologies and tools on real… more
Progressive Feedback Control Strategies for Thermal Spray Processes: Particle Injection, Process Maps, and In-situ Sensing Properties
Company: ReliaCoat Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: ReliaCoat Technologies, LLC, a Stony Brook University based spin-off, in conjunction with program advisors GE Aviation, Sulzer Metco, Cincinnati Thermal Spray and other spray applicators proposes to design, develop and commercialize an advanced thermal spray process control strategy with… more
Real Time Measurement of Design Relevant Thermal Spray Coating Properties
Company: ReliaCoat Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: ReliaCoat Technologies, LLC, a new business spin-off from Stony Brook University, together with the University and collaborators (GE, Sulzer Metco, CTS, SWI) proposes to develop and commercialize a novel in-situ coating property (ICP) technology as a real-time coating monitoring sensor,… more
Head Worn Display (HWD) Augmented Reality for Military Training Applications
Company: Vuzix Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: A lightweight, low-cost, high performance device that can superimpose computer generated information on an individual"s field of view is needed to train today"s soldiers. An alternative to a digital see-through system (where a camera feed is relayed to a HWD) is an HWD system that provides… more
SBIR Phase I: Versatile Biobased Plastics from Omega-hydroxylated fatty acids
Company: Synthezyme Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will create a family of bioplastics containing omega-hydroxyfatty acid (omega-HOFAs) repeat units to fill a gap in commercially available bioplastics. First, the effects of omega-HOFA chain length on corresponding polymer (P[omega-HOFA])… more
SBIR Phase II: The Digital Spinneret
Company: Free Form Fibers LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will build upon recent advances in nanotechnology and laser processing of materials to pursue the large-scale production of stoichiometrically pure silicon carbide (SiC) fibers which are very difficult to obtain by other means. The… more
Beam Position, Timing and Flux Monitors
Company: Sydor Instruments, Llc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Modern Synchrotrons are capable of significant per pulse x-ray flux, and time resolved pulse- probe experiments have become feasible. These experiments provide unique demands on x-ray monitors, as the beam position, flux and arrival time all potentially need to be recorded for each x-ray pulse. … more
Research and Development to improve Recruitment and Retention in Rural Emergency Medicine Using Mobile Simulation
Company: HUDSON SIMULATION SERVICE, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: USDA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Nationwide, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) plays a crucial health care role in the well-being of rural populations. There are substantial challenges within the rural EMS system including: high costs for providing EMS care to sparsely populated regions; fewer tax dollars to fund health programs and… more
SBIR Phase II: In vivo Fluorescence Imaging Kit for Cell Proliferation.
Company: MBMR Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project proposes to develop an in vivo fluorescent imaging kit for cell proliferation that addresses the need to study cell growth processes in real time. Proof-of-concept has been demonstrated for a novel method of imaging DNA replication in… more
A Low Cost Modular Approach to Flight Testing of Hypersonic Systems
Company: Acent Laboratories Llc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: Airbreathing hypersonic weapon systems utilizing ramjet/scramjet and/or combined cycle engines will open the door to many new capabilities for the warfighter. Applications include systems ranging from small tactical hypersonic missiles, hypersonic intelligence, surveillance &… more
Manufacturing Process Optimization of Ultrasonic Bonding of Metallic Composites
Company: ADC Acquisition Co. dba Automated Dynami Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: This project will build on a substantial body of empirical research to develop and validate multiscale models of ultrasonic bonding during tape placement of metal matrix composite (MMC) structures. Experiments to-date have been guided by knowledge of the ultrasonic bonding of metals heuristically… more
Innovative Material Design and Manufacturing Development for a Lightweight, Low-Cost, Highly Survivable Drive Shaft
Company: ADC Acquisition Co. dba Automated Dynami Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Carbon fiber/PEEK thermoplastic composite has advantages over both thermoset based composites and metals in the areas of weight, damage tolerance, and manufacturing costs while maintaining solvent and temperature resistance. It is proposed that substituting the existing aluminum driveshafts with… more
Development of a Field Emitter Array Based High-Current Electron Injector
Company: Advanced Energy Systems, Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: At present there exists a very significant science and technology gap for the production of photocathodes that have both high quantum efficiency (QE) and long lifetime. The National Academies has identified this as an area of critical importance to the development of high-power free-electron lasers… more
In-Service Fatigue Loads Data Gathering with CSG
Company: ADVANCED GLOBAL SERVICES Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: Landing Gear (LG) is one of the few critical elements which are not redundant and failure usually results in catastrophe. Current inspections center on macro aspects of fatigue in that they are only applicable during the crack propagation phase and fail to identify and sense stages of… more
EPVD COATINGS IMPROVEMENT OF GUN BARRELS
Company: ADVANCED GLOBAL SERVICES Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Many attempts have been made to replace electro-deposited chromium applied to internal surfaces of gun barrels. Patented EPVD process has been bench-marked by DOD programs as a fit substitute. The objective of the proposed work is to continue the investigation, development and testing of erosion… more
Intracellular Detection of Small Molecules in Live Cells
Company: Agave BioSystems, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: The extreme toxicity of organophosphate (OP) chemical warfare agents (CWA) is due to their specific, rapid, and irreversible reaction with cholinesterase enzymes. A significant portion of this reactive nature of OP agents is directly due to the unique metabolically active environment… more
Ionic Liquid-Based Dried Biological Specimen Materials
Company: Agave BioSystems, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Dried blood spots (DBS) analysis has many advantages over standard liquid blood sample testing including: small sample size, ease of blood sampling, room temperature storage, minimal storage size requirement, and ease of shipping. Although these advantages are significant, there are still problems… more