The proposed Phase I SBIR work is focused on development and testing of a continuous process for mixing of binary nanopowders in a micro-mixer system. The main focus will be on safe mixing of aluminum and bismuth trioxide or iron oxide nanopowders in water for their application as percussion… More
Innovative Materials and Processes, LLC proposes to develop and demonstrate a high throughput mixing/metering.drying system to enable i) scale-up water-based production of Al-Bi2O3 superhtermite and ii) assembly of medium caliber electric primers using this superthermite material. The R&D project… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2011 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:DOD
Principal Investigator:Zac Doorenbos, R&D Engineer – (605) 484-3434
Award Amount:$69,964.00
Abstract:
This SBIR Phase I project proposes development of a technologically feasible batch process for making nitrocellulose-nanothermite composites in a granular form for the ignition of propellants. The R & D will focus on the determination of burn rates, dynamic pressure profiles and ESD… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2012 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency:DOD
Principal Investigator:Zac Doorenbos, Principal R&D Engineer – (605) 484-3434
Award Amount:$377,704.00
Abstract:
The main objective of this proposal SBIR Phase II project is to scale-up and demonstrate the low-cost formation of 15-35 kg/yr of nanothermite-nitrocellulose composite granules for propellant ignition and as additives to explosive materials. All of the reactants used for the energetic composites… More