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Boron-based Nanotubes for Ultra High Strength Light Weight Composites

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Army 		Award ID:
81390 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A072-031-1821 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
NEI Corporation
400 E Apgar Drive Somerset, NJ -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: Boron-based Nanotubes for Ultra High Strength Light Weight Composites
Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY
Contract: W15QKN-08-C-0508
Award Amount: $729,991.00
 

Abstract:

Boron-based nanotubes, i.e., both boron nitride and boron nanotubes, have been predicted to have characteristics that are distinctively different from those of carbon nanotubes, particularly with respect to physical and chemical properties. However, very little experimental work has been done to realize these benefits. In particular, there are no commercial efforts until now in developing boron-based nanotubes due to the lack of a suitable method to produce them in large scale. As a result, commercial applications of boron-based nanotubes is still in its infancy. In the Phase I program, we began developing a process to synthesize boron-based nanotubes using a scalable process, and in a form where it can be used to produce polymer composites. Both boron nitride and boron nanotubes were produced and characterized. The Phase II program is aimed at developing a commercial prototype of a large scale system to produce boron-based nanotubes. In addition to developing and delivering (to the Army) a system to produce boron-based nanotubes, the objectives of the Phase II program include (i) delineating the growth mechanism of boron-based nanotubes using advanced electron microscopy tools; (ii) developing surface modification techniques; and (iii) developing an understanding of the environmental, health and safety (EH&S) aspects of these novel materials. The Phase II program will lay the foundation for the commercial scale production of boron-based nanotubes, and their use in military and commercial applications.

Principal Investigator:

Mohit Jain
Senior Scientist
7328683141
mjain@neicorporation.com

Business Contact:

Ganesh Skandan
CEO
7328683141
gskandan@neicorporation.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

NEI CORP.
400 E Apgar Drive Somerset, NJ 08873

EIN/Tax ID: 223568329
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No