High Performance Multilayer Actuators: Templated Crystal Growth

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency	Award ID: 35661	Program Year/Program: 1997 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 35661	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: TRS CERAMICS, INC.
2820 East College Avenue State College, PA -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

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Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 1997

Title: High Performance Multilayer Actuators: Templated Crystal Growth

Agency / Branch: DOD / DARPA

Contract: N/A

Award Amount: $98,750.00

Abstract:
This SBIR Phase I program will address the fabrication and testing of pseudo single crystal relaxor ferroelectrics (PMN:PT) for high performance electromechanical actuators. In collaboration with Innovation Powder Technology, Inc. the crystallographic orientation of solid state grown PMN:PT will be controlled using hydrothermally synthesized perovskite PbTiO3. The use of large 5-10 micron platelets will offer the ability of in-situ templated crystal growth in monolithic and multilayer structures at the electrode interface. High performance actuators with E-field induced strains >>0.2%, high energy density, etc. are anticipated. The above process offers the ability to fabricate relatively large area, complex structures (>>1cm2) using established low-cost manufacturing concepts. The Phase I research will provide a basis for further templated crystal growth of a host of piezoelectric materials using PMN:PT and PZT platelets.

Principal Investigator:
Wesley Hackenberger
8142387485

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Trs Ceramics, Inc.
2820 E. College Avenue, Suite J State College, PA 16801

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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

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