Novel Approach for Producing Thermally Conductive Composites

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Air Force	Award ID: 97368	Program Year/Program: 2010 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: F093-130-0651	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: AF 09-130	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: SOMMER MATERIALS RESEARCH, INC.
587 North Main Street North Salt Lake, UT 84054-2101
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2010

Title: Novel Approach for Producing Thermally Conductive Composites

Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF

Contract: FA8650-10-M-5104

Award Amount: $99,938.00

Abstract:
Composite materials utilizing graphite fibers can exhibit high axial thermal conductivities. However, thermal conduction perpendicular to the fiber direction in the composite is extremely low due to the acoustical mismatch between the carbon fiber and epoxy. Sommer Materials Research, Inc. proposes to increase phonon transfer through the epoxy/carbon fiber interfaces by modifying the composite material. In Phase I, feasibility of the proposed method will be demonstrated using thermal conductivity measurements. BENEFIT: It is anticipated that the proposed composite modification will produce higher through thickness conductivity, allowing a reduction in weight of radiators, electronic and structural components in satellite and aircraft applications.

Principal Investigator:
Jared L. Sommer
President
8013972000
jsommer@alum.mit.edu

Business Contact:
Jared L. Sommer
President
8013972000
jsommer@alum.mit.edu

Small Business Information at Submission:

Sommer Materials Research, Inc.
587 North Main Street North Salt Lake, UT 84054

EIN/Tax ID: 900119035

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No