SBIR Phase I: Novel Zeolite Membranes for Olefin/Paraffin Separation
Company: Bettergy Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project proposes to develop a highly permeable inorganic membrane for olefin/paraffin separation. Zeolite membranes have a number of advantages over polymer membranes and other inorganic membranes, including greater chemical and mechanical stability,… more
SBIR Phase I: Bioactive, High-Strength Contrast Agents for Orthopedic and Bone Applications
Company: TRANSMAT Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project seeks to develop bioactive, high-strength contrast agents for use in orthopedic and bone implant applications. There is a clear clinical need for improved contrast agents that increase the strength, toughness and abrasion wear of… more
SBIR Phase I: Innovative Modified Microbial Surfactants: Biobased Solutions for Industrial and Environmental Applications
Company: Synthezyme Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase-I project will address the development of modified sophorolipid (MSL) surfactant molecules by simple and scalable modification of natural SLs adopting "green chemistry principles". Natural SLs will be produced through fermentation with yeast… more
SBIR Phase I: Designing an Immune System Response Into High-Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composite Materials (CMC)
Company: Free Form Fibers LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project is designed to evaluate a novel interphase nanocoating designed for Silicon Carbide (SiC) fibers, which is intended to behave as a biomimetic immune system for high-temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) exposed to an oxidizing… more
SBIR Phase I: Quantifying consumer rationale expressed in free text online discussions
Company: Urban Interactions Inc / GigBin.com Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims at developing a targeted semantic processing framework for the analysis of online conversations. A particular focus is given to improving the state-of-the art in the design of semi-supervised syntactic and semantic parsers capable… more
Code Ray: Software Assurance Risk Management Framework for Hybrid Analysis Mapping
Company: Applied Visions, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DHS / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: Two methods for analyzing software security risks are dynamic application security testing (DAST) - an outside in perspective - and static application
security testing (SAST) - and inside out perspective. Both have shortfalls. DAST findings do not give insight into the root cause, making… more
SBIR Phase I: A Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polymer Platform for Wound Biofilm Management
Company: IFYBER, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to develop a topical formulation incorporating a polymeric platform that releases therapeutic levels of nitric oxide gas, and assess its efficacy in dispersing wound-relevant bacterial biofilms. The intellectual merit of the… more
Transmedia: Augmented Reality Game For Essential Transfer Of Science
Company: Second Avenue Software Agency/Program/Year/Phase: ED / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: The project team is developing a prototype of a web-based game utilizing the illustrations of chemical elements and science terms created by Simon Basher in his three books, The Periodic Table: Elements with Style!, Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction!, and Physics: Why Matter Matters! The game will… more
SBIR Phase I: High Capacity Li2S-Si Rechargeable Batteries for Energy Storage Applications
Company: NOHM Technologies Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop a novel secondary battery platform based on a lithium sulfide-carbon composite cathode and a silicon anode that demonstrates high energy density and long cycle life. Today, mobile devices require faster performance and smaller… more
SBIR Phase II: Microwave Heating of Reaction-Bonded Silicon Carbide Ceramics
Company: Ceralink Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project enables an innovative low cost approach to reaction bonded silicon carbide (RBSC). RBSC is a preferred material for mechanical seals, which are critical, costly components in many major manufacturing lines. The high cost of RBSC limits… more
SBIR Phase I: Tissue Engineered Sustainable Leather
Company: MODERN MEADOW Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will investigate the application of a novel tissue engineering approach to the fabrication of animal products, in particular leather. The approach relies on the automated deposition of conveniently prepared multicellular units into a… more
SBIR Phase I: Creating an Online Interactive Earth Science Environmental Simulator
Company: MESOSCALE ENVIRONMENTAL SIMULATIONS AND OPERATIONS, INC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovative Research Program Phase I project will develop a unique interactive online earth science educational tool that will meet current shortfalls in teaching earth sciences and related engineering technologies. This innovation will allow a learner to conduct realistic… more
SBIR Phase I: A Novel Intraocular Lens using Zonular Capture Haptics
Company: Z Lens LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project aims to develop a novel intraocular lens implant (IOL) with the goal to restore full visual function in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Currently, during cataract surgery, an IOL is implanted in the capsular bag that used to contain the… more
Teachley: Math Facts – Design And Development Of Intervention Software Promoting Single-Digit Operational Fluency
Company: Teachley, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: ED / SBIR / 2013 / 2Abstract: The web-based game, MathFacts, will include a series of apps for touch-screen tablet computers to support math learning for 1st to 4th grade students with major or sometimes intractable learning difficulties. In the game, students will learn content through mini-lessons, engage with problems in… more
SBIR Phase I: An Innovative Robotic Jamming Gripper
Company: Empire Robotics, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop an innovative robotic gripper that leverages the unique jamming behavior of granular materials to enable a device that can passively conform to objects of varying shape and then vacuum harden to grip them rigidly. These… more
SBIR Phase I: A Novel Platform for Automatic Geo-Tagging of Images
Company: TaggPic, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to develop computer software that automatically recognizes buildings, structures, and landmarks in digital photographs, as well as the precise location where photos were taken. The advent of the digital age has led to hundreds of… more
SBIR PhaseI: Water Cleaning with Photocatalytic Nanofiber Mesh
Company: Gouma Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2013 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will further develop the company's visible-light activated Photocatalytic Nanofiber Mesh technology to clean up hydrocarbon contamination in produced water resulting from oil and gas drilling operations, such as fracking. It… more
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