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Residue-Free Decontamination Wipes With Reactive Nanoparticles

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Office for Chemical and Biological Defense 		Award ID:
77336 		Program Year/Program:
2006 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
C061-109-0079 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
NanoScale Materials, Inc.
1310 Research Park Drive Manhattan, KS 66502-5068
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2006
Title: Residue-Free Decontamination Wipes With Reactive Nanoparticles
Agency / Branch: DOD / CBD
Contract: W911NF-06-C-0053
Award Amount: $70,000.00
 

Abstract:

Military equipment requires rapid and thorough means of decontamination from chemical warfare agents (CWAs) so that it can return to safe and usable condition. Current decontaminants include powdered sorbents that leave residues that impair the performance of sensitive equipment such as optics and electronics. A decontamination wipe that leaves no residue is required. NanoScale Materials, Inc. (NanoScaler) proposes development of decontaminant wipes in which its proprietary sorbent, NanoActiver TiO2, is contained within fabrics that do not release particulates. In this way the strong ability of NanoActive TiO2 to destructively adsorb CWAs can be utilized in a way that leaves no residue. In Phase I, NanoScale will evaluate the properties of fabrics to determine which best transfer CWA simulants from contaminated surfaces to NanoActive TiO2. The tendency of these fabrics to leave residues and scratches on surfaces will be determined. Prototype decontamination wipes will be constructed, and the wipes will be tested for ability to decontaminate surfaces without damage to materials or transferring contamination to other surfaces. NanoScale is a leader in first-response decontamination of CWAs and other toxic compounds. NanoActive TiO2 has demonstrated excellent capacity to permanently destroy CWAs, their simulants, and other hazardous materials.

Principal Investigator:

Franklin Kroh
7855370179
fkroh@nanmatinc.com

Business Contact:

Aaron Madison
7855370179
amadison@nanmatinc.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

NANOSCALE MATERIALS, INC.
1310 Research Park Drive Manhattan, KS 66502

EIN/Tax ID: 481172548
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No