This proposal describes a novel, inherently simple processing concept for the synthesis of monodispersed pitch powders suitable for use in the fabrication of high strength monolithic carbon and carbon-carbon composite artifacts. The starting materials may be either devolatilized isotropic petroleum… More

73 Intelligent Control of Gas-Solid Contacting For the Processing of Particulate Materials in a Fluidized Bed--Motorcarbon LLC, PO Box 856, Miamisburg, OH 45343-0856; (606) 325-3616 Dr. Joseph W. Hager, Principal Investigator Mr. John W. Newman, Business Official DOE Grant No.… More

Concurrent Synthesis of Hydrogen and High Value-Added Carbon Forms Via Thermal Plasma Reforming of Hydrocarbon Resources DOE Grant No. 02-98ER86080 Amount: $99,977 Small Business MotorCarbon LLC 720 Mound Avenue P.O. Box 856 Miamisburg, OH 45343 Dr. Joseph W. Hager,… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project addresses the problem of imparting intrinsic oxidation resistance to a carbon-carbon composite when the matrix is derived from a carbonaceous precursor via pyrolysis. The overall goal of the project is to assess the feasibility of using… More

This proposal details a program that combines laser micromachining and micro-Raman spectroscopy for the development of advanced and innovative laser-based processing techniques. Such techniques will enable the production of micro- and nano-particle basedmesomatter for advance space based… More

This proposal details a program that combines laser micromachining and micro-Raman spectroscopy for the development of advanced and innovative laser-based processing techniques. Such techniques will enable the production of micro- and nano-particle basedmesomatter for advance space based… More

The key goal of this program is to reduce the non-recurring and recurring costs and shorten cycle times for fabrication of the next generation cryogenic telescope structural and optical components. Currently beryllium is used for both the mirrors and the optical bench assemblies in these high… More

Advanced laser micromachining technology will prove to be a vital fabrication tool for high precision devices having functional features on the mesoscopic and microscopic scale. The proposed program will establish the fundamentals of advanced 3-D high precision laser micromachining of SiC and Si3N4… More

MLPC is aggressively developing the technological infrastructure for laser micromachining silicon carbide (SiC) mirror substrates to reduce both cost and long lead-times associated with current beryllium optics. During the Phase I STTR effort investigation into the effects of laser micromachining… More

One of the best methods for producing single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) is pulsed laser ablation (PLA). SWNT formation is catalyzed by the formation of iron nanoparticles that are formed in the laser generated plasma. However, the formation of Fe nanoparticles of the size necessary to… More

The primary goal of this Phase 2 proposal is the construction of a multi-axis laser micromachining workstation for the fabrication of SiC mirrors and optical bench components to reduce both cost and long lead-times associated with current beryllium optics. Phase 1 results clearly indicated that… More

Common methods for serialization of components are often either invasive and damaging (stamping, engraving), or lack durability in a dynamic or engine environment (inking, tagging). This proposal posits that previous efforts to laser mark materials have often fallen into one of these categories due… More

This program seeks to develop and optimize laser textured wear resistant coatings with adaptive solid film lubricants to protect and extend the life of aircraft engine components. Patterns of micron-sized dimples on surfaces act as reservoirs for smart, nanostructured solid film lubricants that… More

This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project, a collaboration between Mound Laser and Photonics Center and the Manufacturing Research Center at Western Michigan University, will develop a novel, synergistic method for precision machining of brittle materials and semiconductors by… More

This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project will dramatically improve electrocatalyst utilization in PEM fuel cells to reduce their cost and ultimately assure their commercial viability in transportation applications. Using current technology, the cost of mass- produced PEM fuel… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop engineered wire waveguides for time-domain terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and imaging systems. Design of waveguides for various materials will be accomplished by finite element modeling and finite time difference simulation. The… More

This Phase II program seeks to develop laser surface texturing methodologies that, combined with solid film lubricant technology, will greatly extend the wear life of a variety of engine components used by the Joint Strike Fighter as well as diverse other military and commercial aircraft. Building… More

We propose an innovative solution to the problem of developing an extreme-g, integrated accelerometer for microscale ordnance fuzing. The proposed solution exploits an integrated optical sensing technique and an all-diamond microfabricated structure to overcome the key technical barriers that have… More

MLPC will develop a laser ablation method for precise removal of thermal barrier coatings (TBC) from aircraft engine parts. Worn TBC eventually needs to be stripped and replaced from airfoils. Current industry practice is to remove the TBC by grit blast or chemical techniques that lack precision,… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop sensor technology to address the problem of inspection and health monitoring of composites used in wind turbine blades used for clean electrical power generation. Such technology will be useful for field inspection… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will demonstrate an inspection and monitoring sensor system that addresses the problem of structural evaluation of composite components with an innovative nondestructive evaluation (NDE) sensor system. Composites have always been a… More

An innovative surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor for in situ detection and real-time monitoring of heat sensitization in 5XXX series aluminum alloys will be developed. These active sensors generate ultrasonic Rayleigh waves at a fundamental frequency and then detect higher harmonics of that… More

This Phase II program seeks to develop a laser process for removing thermal barrier coatings (TBC) from engine airfoils for rework or repair. The TBC removal processing will be able to fully remove the TBC coating from the airfoil without excessive damage to or unwanted removal of the bond coat or… More

Low pressure filtration and dewatering techniques for solid-liquid separation (SLS) of particulate material from dilute streams are of great importance in reducing the cost and energy consumption of processing materials in wide variety of food, water, pharmaceutical and energy related industries. … More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Each year in the US, approximately 600,000 total knee replacement (TKR) surgeries are performed at a total annual cost of 15B and nearly 4.5M Americans are currently living with a TKR implant. The survival rate of TKRdevices declines dramatically after ten years… More