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Innovative Structural Joining Concepts and Analysis Techniques
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Woman-Owned: YesMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2006Title: Innovative Structural Joining Concepts and Analysis TechniquesAgency / Branch: DOD / USAFContract: FA8650-06-M-3632Award Amount: $99,992.00
Abstract:
A new joining principle is proposed where a massive number of physical and mechanical bonds between responsive nanostructured constituents bridge the (rough) joining surfaces. Recent advances in nanostructured materials, linked supramolecular systems and directed self-assembly techniques provide the technological basis for developemnt of the proposed joining mechanism. The new joining principle has been inspired by the formation of double-helices (e.g., DNA) in nature, where a massive number of physical (hydrogen) bonds provide for strong adherence of the two nanohelices. Our approach employs the directed self-assembly technique to deposit functional nanohelices as aligned, compact and well-adhered deposits onto surfaces. External stimuli will be used to engage the nanohelices on opposite surfaces, generating a massive number of physical and mechanical bonds for effective joining of the two surfaces. The proposed Phase I research will validate the double-helix joining concept through development, characterization and preliminary modeling of double-helix joints between selected composite surfaces.Small Business Information at Submission:TECHNOVA CORP.
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Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Air Force |
Award ID: 78846 |
Program Year/Program: 2006 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F061-234-3585 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
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