hybrid electric vehicles. While flywheel energy storage systems present viable alternatives, high power densities can only be achieved by high speed operation. This project will develop a motor alternator for an efficient, low-cost, high speed flywheel system with the overall goal of producing a… More

Rapid initiated propagation (rip) ignitors provide more uniform flame spreading through propellant beds through cylindrical wave expansion accompanied by reduced expansion effects on the pressure pulse. improvements in rip ignitor performance are possible through: increases in primer charge density,… More

Card gap tests are the hazard standards by which energetic materials are classified. the use of insensitive munitions requires performance response information to sensitivity tests such as bullet/ fragment impact and shock impact. no correlation methods exist between card gap tests and sensitivity… More

Lova propellants are designed to resist thermal threats, thus increasing weapon systems survivability. the resultants characteristics make these materials difficult to ignite with conventional materials, resulting in variable performance. lack of a reliable igniter system threatens deployment of… More

Ordnance reclamation activities result in a surplus of plastic bonded explosives (pbxs). as currently formulated, these materials are too energetic for commercial blasting applications. pbxs could be modified through the use of low density fillers to generate appropriate explosive characteristics.… More

Because of their long decay times, scintillators in neutron logging tools are responsive primarily to the gamma radiation from the neutron capture spectum. this inhibits porosity measurements in gas-filled zones and substantially limits the elemental information on the strata which can be acquired.… More

Wood and resin matrix composite propellers for unmanned air vehicles suffer unacceptable erosion damage due to liquid and solid impact. polymeric protective coatings are ineffective in solid particle environments. the broad damage area of propellers makes metallic protective coatings, such as have… More

Many varieties of proton recoil scintillators are currently available for fast neutron spectroscopy. virtually all of them employ carbon-based organic scintillators because of the relatively high proportion of hydrogen contained by these materials. a silicon-based liquid scintillator that has the… More

Many types of radiation detectors are available for nuclear physics research. none of them have combined characteristics of extremely fast response, good energy resolution, and adaptable detector geometry. a detector with these properties could provide the key for significant advancements in nuclear… More

Bioregenerative processes stress membrane performance requirements, increasing the need for a viable ceramic membrane technology. sol-gel derived membranes that are processed by supercritical fluid extraction (aerogel) techniques offer the potential of net-shaped, low-cost fabrication, with precise… More

Acoustic place mode (apm) devices are extremely sensitive to small mass changes at their surfaces (ng/cm2) when immersed in liquids. combined with a properly derivatized surface, they are capable of detecting trace organic constituents in water. an apm device sensor with a plasma polymerized surface… More

The goal of this project is the development of a sol-gel derived, ceramic-like coating for the hermetic protection of microelectronic implant devices. our phase i objective is to evaluate anomalously low surface area a12o3/sio2 composition for this application. specific aims are to determine… More

The goal of the program is the development of a continuous wave, high power nitrogen laser. the development of such a laser as a pump source for dye lasers used in photo-dynamic therapy will significantly increase the power levels achieved with such laser systems and more readily extend this cancer… More

Although the subject of an extensive technology development program, processes to create multiple fractures have found limited commercial success as a method for stimulating oil and gas wells. it is hypothesized that an inaccurate designmethodology and improper interpretation of demonstration field… More

Many industrial processes are not controlled in real time because they lack control sensors and systems suitable for use in extremely harsh environments. neutron activation analysis (naa) is a non-invasive technique that exposes a sample to neutrons and examines the gamma rays emitted as a result of… More

Ammonium dinitramide (adn) was invented at sri international (menlo park, ca) in 1989. its discovery is significant in that theoretical calculations predict it to exhibit better performance as an advanced ordnance material than most classical nitramine ingredients. a problem with adn at the outset… More

Current moisture barriers for ammunition containers consist of layers of asphalt impregnated paper and aluminum foil. aluminum foil is noted for its pinhole leaks. moisture will diffuse through asphalt impregnated paper. consequently, moisture-induced corrosion of ammunition and degradation of fuze… More

The newest small arms systems, 5.56 mm squad automatic weapon, with its tracer cartridge has unacceptable daylight luminosity levels. anticipated future subcaliber systems, with higher spin rates, faster velocities, and small orifices, will present even more challenging problems to pyrotechnic… More

High performance graphite/resin composites have not realized their potential because they have poor interface-dependent mechanical properties that degrade by as much as 65% under hot-wet conditions. An RF-plasma/wet-chemistry fiber surface treatment is proposed to establish covalent bonding between… More

The development of capacitor stores are dependent upon advances in low loss, high energy/high power density storage materials. A unique polymer material is proposed as a high energy density storage material. The molecular structure of the polymer will be engineered to achieve a high, nonlinear… More

Positron emmission tomography (pet) is one of the most promising technologies for detailed imaging of organ structure and dynamic biological processes in the body. one of the most important factors determining the performance capabilities of pet systems is the characteristics of the radiation… More

1Titanium compressor blades suffer unacceptable erosion damage to solid impact. Polymeric protective coatings are ineffective in solid particle environments and are unable to withstand the high temperature environment of the T64 engine compressor. The broad damage area of compressor blades makes… More

Current capacitor systems are materials limited. current materials have low energy storage densities and are generally larger, heavy, and difficult to maintain. a synthetic program is proposed to "molecularly engineer" an organic/inorganic graft coplymer material to have high, nonlinear dielectric… More

An extremely sensitive, low power, high durability solid state atomic oxygen sensor system with the potential for cost effective fabrication is proposed. It should lead to 1) improved understanding of the levels of atomic oxygen encountered during space missions; 2)quantification of the effects of… More

The scb detonator has shown significant improvements in narrowing the "all-fire/no fire" band and in decreasing function action time. weapons implementation has been inhibited by lack of experience with this new technology and several materials problems. a need exists to resolve these problems;… More

This process development for nitrogen pentoxide is directed toward improvements in ammonium dinitramide (ADN) production. ADN is " a new candidate propellant oxidizer... for low signature propellants." Thus improvements in a production process for acid-free nitrogen pentoxide, required in the… More

Explosives with improved mechanical properties are needed in high performance penetrator warheads to overcome the degradation effects of the impact-generated stress waves on explosive performance. The use of the metallic fuel, either in fiber or open-cell foam form, as a reinforcement agent is… More

The most important objective of the Phase I program is to identify an improved preparation of a cubane derivative, preferably a cubanedicarboxylate derivative. The innovative routes proposed herein will demonstrate a synthesis of cubanedicarboxylic ester possibly in two steps - from a commercial… More

NEW TECHNOLOGIES ARE REQUIRED FOR THE DETECTION AND IMAGING OF VISIBLE LIGHT, GAMMA RAYS AND NEUTRONS IN HIGH RADIATION ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS THOSE ENCOUNTERED IN SPACE. CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, CRYSTALLINE SILICON DETECTOR ARRAYS SUCH AS CHARGE COUPLED DEVICES (CCD) ARE EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO… More

The development of low loss, high energy/high power density storage materials is important for Army applications ranging from capacitors to pulse power component technologies. To maximize the energy density of a high energy density polymer capacitor, not only must the constituent polymer material… More

The DoD is faced with a large and growing inventory of surplus and obsolete propellants, currently in excess of 75,000 short tons. Environmental restrictions are significantly increasing incineration costs, with prohibition a potential occurrence. A need exists to develop an environmentally… More

Ongoing DoD requirements for improved ordnance systems require novel chemical structures that can provide unique properties. A class of compounds that potentially offers unusual chemical and physical properties is the cyclic and linear polyphosphazenes. This class has received little attention,… More

The remediation of soil and water contaminated with lead and other toxic metals presents a serious challenge to known cleanup methods. Ex situ remediation of some metal contaminated sites has been demonstrated on a small scale using specially adapted microbes, but removal of the contaminated soil… More

The M52 primer used in 20 MM ammunition presents a radiation hazard in the intense elctromagnetic environment encountered aboard Navy ships. Shields or attenuators are not feasible for small components such as the M52. Semiconductor technology for RF-resistant primer device applications is a… More

There is groqing interest in non-lethal weapons. Minimization of U.S. forces and non-combatant casualties are primary personnel considerations. Other targets of interest include sensors, electronic systems, thermal sights, missile seekers, missile guidance, and TV's. Previous non-lethal weapon… More

An extremely sensitive, low power, high durability solid state sensor system for field analysis of groundwater pollution is being studied. it will result in an important new capability for locating and monitoring trace organic species in the groundwaterenvironment. the objectives of the project are… More

Ceramics are attractive as protective barrier coatings. this is especially true for sol-gel-derived coatings because of their relatively mild processing conditions. a fundamental problem in all ceramic coating applications is adherence of the coating to the substrate. chemical inertness of the… More

A large uncertainty exists concerning the quantitative ability of the oceans to take up anthropogenic co2. a more complete understanding of the relationship between ocean andatmospheric chemistries would broaden the ability of scienceto predict the magnitude and rate of global warming so that… More

Disposal of surplus explosives is a major problem due to lack of storage space, environmental restrictions on OB/OD, and expected increase in active program retirements due to military downsizing. Military use of reclaimed explosives is an attractive alternative, with major cost benefits, but is… More

The difficulty in predicting structural degradation rates for nuclear power plant components due to corrosion and other factors has led to the need for costly, time consuming inspections and increased cost from intentionally overdesigned components. the situation indicates a serious, unmet need for… More

The most important objective of the Phase I program is to demonstrate the feasibility of certain partially reduced organic hydrogen transfer regents to effect N-NO2 scission, as described in the Phase I work plan. The product of this denitration transformation would be an environmentally benign… More

An innovative alternative to conventional approaches toward chlorofluorocarbon and halon destruction (such as oxidative thermal processes) is based on application of the technology of radiofrequency (rf) glow discharge plasma treatments of organic materials to cfcs and halons. in order to expand on… More

Remediation of soil and groundwater to reduce heavy metal contaminants to background levels poses a serious challenge. conventional methods are able to reduce contamination levels, but total remediation, defined as achievement of background levels of the metal, may not be economically feasible. a… More

A filter is required to remove airborne contaminants from the intake air in small displacement diesel engines. The filtration system must be simple, lightweight, and produce negligible pressure drops across the air intake. The filter will be fabricated by sol-gel techniques using a patent pending… More

1,3,3-Trinitroazetidine (TNAZ) exhibits some unusual and potentially valuable properties for explosives applications. Objectives of Phase I program include the selection of candidate energetic formulations using computational methods. A technical prerequisite to performing valid computations fo… More

Recent advances in electronics and signal processing algorithms have yielded a variety of possibilities for enhancing hearing. These advances are both in the equipment and signal processing algorithm areas. Miniaturized microphones and audio transducers with excellent frequency response have… More

A new, one-step pozzolanic cement patch with materials properties superior to those of current materials used in portland cement patching will be developed. Specific improvements include a 5-fold increase in compressive strength, greater corrosion resistance over traditional cement-based patching… More

Operation of heavy equipment results in the generation of high sound levels. These sounds (exhaust from diesel or turbine engines, clatter of vehicle parts and cargo, movement of joints, etc.), when taken together result in a characteristic acoustic signature. Depending on terrain and… More

Anti-reflective (AR) coatings are needed for modernized aircraft cockpits utilizing digital electronic color displays. Presently, the effectiveness of the displays are limited by undesirable reflections on interior window surface, making viewing nearly impossible. A protected sol-gel ceramic AR… More

Low collateral damage/less than lethal weapons systems would make a valuable contribution to both the military and civilian law enforcement agencies. A non-lethal weapon has a use in the expanded operations of the Army which include peacekeeping missions, riot control, and assistance to nations in… More

NON-NUCLEAR APPROACHES ARE SOUGHT FOR HIGH ENERGY DENSITIES FOR SPACE POWER SYSTEMS. ONE CRITICAL COMPONENT TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IS CAPACITOR STORES. THESE ARE DEPENDENT UPON ADVANCES IN LOW LOSS, HIGH ENERGY/HIGH POWER DENSITY STORAGE MATERIALS. A UNIQUE INORGANIC COMPOSITE IS PROPOSED… More

The Navy has over 14,000 tons of pyrotechnic flares and smoke munitions forecasted to enter the Resource Recovery and Disposition stockpile by FY 2001. Disposal of pyrotechnics is now limited to open burning by controlled incineration. Processes to demil these munitions while recovering Valuable… More

Weapon payloads are needed to degrade an adversary's military capability while minimizing the destructive effect on civilian populations. A payload which inhibits operation of internal combustion engines while having no destructive impact on human beings would meet a variety of non-lethal weapon… More

Events including the Oklahoma CIty bombing and the Sarin attack in the Tokyo subway have emphasized the vulnerability of personnel, both military and civilian, to unexpected attack with conventional explosives and chemical substances. To combat this threat requires portable, low cost sensor systems… More

The mechanical characteristics of advanced composite materials are strongly affected by physical parameters such as ply orientation, thickness of the layers, and homogeneity of the fibers. Although proper material integrity is critical for performance, many factors influencing mechanical… More

40690 TPL, Inc. This project will develop a novel solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) that will significantly increase the practical power and energy density of state-of-the-art secondary lithium batteries. The approach will yield carbosilane-based electrolytes with high conductivities and low… More

Glass is an attractive material for microelectronic packaging because it is hermetically sealing, has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, and is compatible with d.c. circuits. Unfortunately, the working temperature of glass is too high for this application. Low-temperature processing of a… More

The need exists for easily deposited optical coatings with flexible features for longer wavelength systems. Coating systems that perform more than one function reduce design complexity and cost of fabrication. TPL proposes innovative, multi-component sol-gel processing to produce optical coatings… More

Natural materials such as tooth, bone or shell consist of a high volume fraction of ceramic grains coated by thin layers of proteinaceous film. The ceramic grains are grown in situ in a pre-formed organic polymer matrix. The organic portion provides high toughness, while the ceramic component… More

The proposed research is directed toward demonstrating the feasibility of manufacturing refractory matrix continuous fiber-reinforced ceramic composites (RM-CFCCs) by Polymer Infiltration/Pyrolysis (PIP) processing. RM-CFCCs are currently produced only by Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) which is… More

Breathable release coatings that can withstand processing conditions up to 750F are needed for use on ceramic tooling. In situ removal of volatiles in solvent-based composite processing is a critical issue that will enable production of high quality parts at lower cost per part. Current release… More

Rocket motors that develop greater thrust with lower weight and volume require-ments are an ever present goal of the BMDO. One method of providing this is through formulation of higher energy propellant mixtures. TPL proposes to develop a new method of effectively producing new high perfor-mance… More

41242 TPL, Inc. A number of industrial processes generate wastewater with heavy metal contamination. Existing cleanup processes have difficulties in achieving low metal contamination levels, especially in the presence of competing nontoxic ions, high ionic strengths, and particulate matter; costs… More

A number of industrial processes generate wastewater with mercury contamination. Existing cleanup processes have difficulties in achieving low mercury discharge limits, especially in the presence of competing metal ions already below their discharge limits. Commercial ion exchange media are not… More

50987-98-I Barium Titanate/Polymer Nanoscale Composites with Controllable Architectures--TPL, Inc, 3921 Academy Parkway North, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-4416; (505) 342-4414 Dr. Erik P. Luther, Principal Investigator Dr. William F. Hartman, Business Official DOE Grant No. DE-FG03-98ER82699 Amount:… More

50306-98-I Fusion Materials & Components, Subtopic a. Structural Materials & Insulating Coatings--TPL, Inc, 3921 Academy Parkway North, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-4416; (505) 342-4414 Dr. Stuart T. Schwab, Principal Investigator Dr. William F. Hartman, Business Official DOE Grant No.… More

50363-98-I Micromachined Silicon Sensor for DNA Sequencing by Hybridization--TPL, Inc, 3921 Academy Parkway North, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-4416; (505) 342-4414 Dr. Larry J. Kepley, Principal Investigator Dr. William F. Hartman, Business Official DOE Grant No. DE-FG03-98ER82698 Amount: … More

Military ordinance is becoming increasingly sophisticated to upgrade safety and accuracy. Improved environmental sensors are needed to address these issues. A positive indicator of safe separation would materially enhance safing mechanisms. Effective ordinance range would be extended if… More

The complexities of barrel erosion are manifested in thermal, mechanical, and chemical interactions. Gun tubes made from refractory metals have excellent barrel erosion resistance, but are costly to manufacture. A need exists for an economical technique to line gun barrels with erosion and wear… More

All of the critical elements for fast, inexpensive, 3-dimensional CT are sufficiently mature that a high performance surface mapping system for reverse engineering should now be feasible. TPL is developing a cone beam CT system based on a large, two dimensional detector array with 1900 x 1500… More

Current trends towards miniaturization and increased performance of consumer electronics are requiring higher component densities in printed circuit boards. Microprocessors speeds are currently limited by inefficiencies in interconnects between the processor and supporting discrete devices such as… More

Reducing the particle size of red phosphorus may increase its fire retardancy by an order of magnitude. The Navy requires five-micron red phosphorus. Current European production yields thirty-micron phosphorus; there is no commercial production in America. Once produced, further size reduction… More

Remote-field eddy-current techniques offer a powerful tool for the detection of deeply-buried damage in aging aircraft. Coil -based system, however, have poop sensitivity to the low frequencies used in remote-field measurements. What is needed is a remote field probe that utilizes a superior… More

Research into the energetic reaction of aluminum and TeflonTM nanoparticles was initiated at the Wright Laboratory Armament Directorate. A coating system to improve the handlability of nanosized aluminum powders and a model of the reaction mechanism was requested. The true thermodynamic nature of… More

Not Available Aircraft-turbine-engine operation can greatly benefit from the development of sensors and actuators (pressure sensors, flow controllers, etc) that can withstand the gigh-temperature environment at various close-in locations. In this Phase I proposal, ISSI, in collaboration with the… More

The proposed biosensor will combine the selectivity of immobilized oligonucleotideprobes and the rapid and efficient collection capability of porous silicon membraneswith the mass sensitivity (picogram) of ultrasonic microelectronic devices. TPL hasdemonstrated methods to form funtionalized porous… More

Mortar tube erosion is the result of thermal and chemical interactions between the tube materials and the propellant combustion gases. A well-engineered material system could manage the thermal conditions inside the tube, reduce the erosion, and decreasethe tube weight. TPL proposes to use… More

60550 The chemical and thermal instabilities of liquid electrolytes have hampered the performance of lithium batteries in terms of power and energy density, cycle and self life, and safety. While solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have the potential to overcome these problems, some of their… More

60550 The chemical and thermal instabilities of liquid electrolytes have hampered the performance of lithium batteries in terms of power and energy density, cycle and self life, and safety. While solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have the potential to overcome these problems, some of their… More

This Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop an entirely new form of machine vision technology for process control during the manufacture of precision metal components. The technology will be based on a two-dimensional array of giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensor… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop integrated optical amplifier/splitters through direct writing of sol-gel-derived, erbium-doped coatings. Since optical signals decrease with transmission and manipulation, amplifiers are required. Current designs involve… More

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity is critical to understand the safety of energetic materials. ESD ignition of CHNO materials is discernable by a flash, smoke, or audible report. For a small class of reactive materials, e.g., metals andmetalloids or metals and binders, the current ESD test… More

"There is a continuing revolution in micro-systems toward increased speed and capability combined with smaller size. As system sizes decrease, the need for power systems of similarly small physical size emerges as a critical need. MEMS batteries areavailable as surface area devices, but their… More

"As the number of passive components in electronic circuits increases, new interconnect technologies, such as embedded passives, are under development to optimize utilization of board real estate. For embedded passives, dimensional accuracy translates intocontrol over component values, and so there… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)Phase II project will continue the successful work from the Phase I project and develop integrated amplifier/splitters through laser direct writing of wet-chemically derived, erbium-doped coatings. Precursor solutions will be mixed on the molecular level… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)Phase II project will continue the successful work from the Phase I project and develop integrated amplifier/splitters through laser direct writing of wet-chemically derived, erbium-doped coatings. Precursor solutions will be mixed on the molecular level… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will research passive components in electronic circuits increases, new interconnect technologies, such as embedded passives, are under development to optimize utilization of board real estate. For embedded passives, dimensional accuracy… More

"Optical components are where electronics were 50 years ago in that devices are discrete. To advance optical networks and systems, low-cost integration of optical functions is necessary. Integrated optical systems will lower costs and increase performance,helping to achieve true optical computing. … More

There is an important need for a water-monitoring technology that is capable of detecting a wide range of microbial and viral pathogens and their toxins. TPL, Inc., proposes an instrument system that could be used both in the laboratory or in the field for analyzing water quality for a wide range of… More

TPL proposes an entirely new form of imaging technology for NDE of metallic aircraft components. The imaging technology is based on an array of giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensors that can produce high resolution images of hidden flaws, corrosion,missing parts, and other defects.Minute GMR… More

"Gun barrel erosion is due to thermo-chemical reactions. Modern propellants are highly corrosive and burn at ever-higher temperatures. Refractory metals have been demonstrated to resist thermo-chemical reactions better than any other available coating orliner. The problem has been in keeping the… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will develop an entirely new form of machine vision technology for process control of metallic components. The technology is based on an array of giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensors that produce high-resolution images of hidden… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will develop an entirely new form of machine vision technology for process control of metallic components. The technology is based on an array of giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensors that produce high-resolution images of hidden… More

"Demilitarization of obsolete and aging munitions has slowed dramatically with the loss of open burning and open detonation options. This has created a need for a fast, efficient, environmentally acceptable alternative for explosives removal. Toalleviate this problem, TPL proposes the ultrasonic… More

"Many modern aircraft windscreens are made of polycarbonate, which is impact resistant, but not very abrasion resistant. Furthermore, windscreens have several other, functional coating layer added to them. Since windscreens encounter harsh environments and need to be cleaned frequently, the surface… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop microelectronic systems that will increase speed and capability combined with smaller size. As the patterning/feature size of microelectronics continues to decrease, the need for power systems of smaller physical size emerges as a… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will develop novel microbatteries. As microsystems emerge from the lab into applications such as implantable medical devices, smart surgical tools, and discrete, autonomous sensors, there is a critical need for power systems of a… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will develop novel microbatteries. As microsystems emerge from the lab into applications such as implantable medical devices, smart surgical tools, and discrete, autonomous sensors, there is a critical need for power systems of a… More

The ability to supply power to Nano-ElectroMechanical Systems, NEMS, sensors and actuators has been neglected. Conventional macroscopic power supplies physically dwarf NEMS devices and create interconnection and packaging problems. For example, fuel cellsand nuclear devices on a micro-scale are not… More

This proposal follows a Navy SBIR Phase I effort (

Wireless sensors and active r.f. ID tags have a critical need for small power supplies. TPL proposes to develop a meso-scale power system that exploits volumetric microbatteries and micro-supercapacitors to maximize energy and power densities. Thesethree-dimensional microdevices are a unique… More

U.S. forces require rapid, early and accurate pathogen detection systems designed for use in extreme combat situations. Numerous options to deliver weaponized pathogens drives the necessity for U.S. forces to have technology to detect infectious pathogens.TPL has conceived a unique methodology for… More

72258S03-I Generation of high power electromagnetic waves requires specialized high power electronics. Specifically, high energy density capacitors are necessary to support high-energy microwave systems. Current capacitors are inefficient, resulting in a bulky and inductive power source. … More

73134S03-I The lithium /sulfur (Li/S) battery is one of the most promising power sources for many civilian and military applications, due to its extremely high energy density. However, the performance of current batteries (including power/energy density and cycle life) has fallen well below… More

There is an increasing need for energy storage devices with greater energy density capabilities. While major advances are being made in dielectric polymers in this regard, demands are outrunning improvements. Composite dielectrics have shown littlepromise with the ceramic phase having only a… More

As military aircraft limits are continuously extended, there is an equivalent need to develop improved and more effective non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques for detection of flaws. This especially applies to the development of NDE techniques,which are capable of rapidly detect and visualize… More

Control and guidance of modern missiles requires control signals from the guidance system be passed to the nozzle gimbal and other control surfaces. Because the guidance system and payload are typically located in the missile nose cone, a communicationsbus must run the length of the missile casing.… More

Advanced power systems for Future Naval Capability depend on capacitor banks as the first stage of pulsed power. Significant electrical energy is necessary to support a range of applications including electromagnetic armor, electromagnetic coil gun andelectro-mechanical aircraft launch systems. In… More

The accretion of ice in arctic environments is an expensive problem for the power transmission and microwave industries; the military, whether on land, sea, or in the air; and airlines that operate in blizzard-like conditions. Traditional de-icingtechnology relies on chemicals to melt the accreted… More

The development of high energy storage systems with reduced size and weight are important for tactical and strategic pulsed power applications such as: electric armor, electric guns, high power microwave sources and ballistic missile applications. Thedielectric energy storage density of pulsed… More

The development of high energy storage systems with reduced size and weight are important for tactical and strategic pulsed power applications such as: electric armor, electric guns, high power microwave sources and ballistic missile applications. Thedielectric energy storage density of pulsed… More

Lithium (Li) / Sulfur (S) batteries are one of the most promising power sources for many civilian and military applications due to the extremely high energy density. However, the performance of the current batteries including power/energy density and cycle life have fallen well below the theoretical… More

TPL proposes to develop a novel MEMS power supply employing volumetric lithium ion microbatteries and micro-supercapacitors for miniature satellites. This configuration will provide high energy density and rechargeability for longevity and high specific power capability for handling both steady… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Improvement in the survivability rate of sudden cardiac arrest relies on increased acceptance of life saving heart defibrillator systems. Major defibrillator manufacturers indicate that smaller and lighter systems are necessary to achieve such acceptance, and… More

In the future the Air Force will need covert, autonomous Micro Air Deployed Munitions (MADM) to engage dispersed targets in varied terrains. Miniaturized power is critical to realizing these advanced systems. Traditional power engineering approaches oversize the battery to provide high currents on… More

There is a need for environmentally acceptable methods to demilitarize obsolete and aging munitions. Open burning and open detonation is no longer an option, and the use of steam heat or high pressure washout to remove explosives is energy intensive and creates a waste water hazard. To alleviate… More

72258-High power systems for electromagnetic wave generation, particle acceleration, and future fusion technology require large, efficient power supplies and pulse-forming networks. However, due to the very large volume required for the capacitor component, many pulse power applications are limited… More

In this proposed Phase II effort, TPL and Washington State University (WSU) will develop a meso-scale power system that will occupy a total volume less than 0.1cm^3, and with a footprint less than 1cm^2. This novel device will combine a novel energy-harvesting device developed at WSU, known as the… More

Advanced power systems for Future Naval Capability rely on capacitors as the first stage of pulsed power. Significant electrical energy is necessary to support a range of applications including electro-mechanical aircraft launch systems, EMALS. It is anticipated that each ship will require over… More

TPL proposes to develop a small volume small footprint, high capacity power source for MEMS and microsystems with extended mission durations. The proposed approach will apply TPL's novel VOLUMETRIC (or 3-D) design for minimum footprint, minimum volume electrochemical devices to high energy density… More

Advances in microfabrication, integrated circuit technology, and sensor design, enable sensors, active RFID beacons, and integrated microsystems to be constructed at low cost. These systems will have applications in miniature kill vehicles (MKV), distributed unattended sensors for security and… More

The smaller warcraft envisioned by The Electric Warships and Combat Vehicles Future Naval Capability need to reduce the size and weight of shipboard systems such as auxiliary systems, sensors, or other items embedded within the propeller or its associated hub, ducting, or shaft. Wireless sensors… More

TPL believes that it can detonate an RPG in flight and after its setback switch has been armed. The destructive effects of shrapnel on an armored surface of should be significantly reduced or eliminated. As compared to the destructive effects that develop when the RPG shape charge is detonated at a… More

The accretion of ice in arctic environments is an expensive problem for the power transmission and microwave industries; the military, whether on land, sea, or in the air; and airlines that operate in blizzard-like conditions. Traditional de-icing relies on physically breaking the ice or using… More

TPL proposes the development of processes for fabricating capacitor-grade dielectric films that possess both high operating temperature and high specific capacitance attributes. The dielectric is a TPL nano-composite material system comprised of TPL¿¿s 50nm sized barium titanate (BaTiO3 or… More

Advanced power systems for Future Naval Capability depend on capacitor banks as the first stage of pulsed power. Significant electrical energy is necessary to support a range of applications including electromagnetic armor, electromagnetic gun and electro-mechanical aircraft launch systems. It is… More

In this Phase II effort, TPL will develop, design and build a novel power source for microsystems with extended mission durations - the ¿PowerChip. Both single use and rechargeable systems will be developed containing either lithium primary or lithium secondary batteries, respectively. … More

Future electromagnetic armor and gun systems will rely on large quantities of capacitive pulse power. At present, these capacitors represent a significant contribution to size and weight on mobile platforms, limiting their deploy-ability and strategic responsiveness. One method of minimizing mass… More

Embedded wireless sensors of the future will enable flight vehicle systems to be "highly aware" of onboard health and performance parameters, as well as the external flow field and potential threat environments. Because there will be no opportunity to replace batteries on a regular basis, these… More

Demilitarization of unserviceable ammunition by open burning and open detonation is no longer an option. Autoclaving of low melting point materials is labor intensive, hazardous to the health of operators, and generates pinkwater which requires clean-up as hazardous waste. Other explosives such as… More

Nuclear weapons effects simulators depend upon capacitor banks for storage and delivery of energy for the radiation sources. Power conditioning elements are typically located in the power flow chain between the storage capacitors and the radiation sources, and these elements generally constitute a… More

Lithium (Li) ion batteries are among the most promising power sources for many civilian, military and space applications due to their high power and high energy densities. However, current state-of-the-art Li-ion batteries are not suited for operation in deep-space environments including high… More

The Phase I development effort was in support of the Navy's interest in solid-state electrical storage with increased volumetric efficiency and temperature capabilities. Advanced capacitor power sources are considered an enabling technology for several Future Naval Capability programs. An… More

Embedded wireless sensors of the future will enable flight vehicle systems to be "highly aware" of onboard health and performance parameters, as well as the external flow field and potential threat environments. Because there will be no opportunity to replace batteries on a regular basis, these… More

Wireless sensors show enormous promise for safety improvements and cost reductions in monitoring the structural health of aircraft and spacecraft. A significant challenge for wireless sensors is power. Because of the labor and associated costs associated with changing hundreds, if not thousands of… More

The smaller warcraft envisioned by The Electric Warships and Combat Vehicles Future Naval Capability need to reduce the size and weight of all shipboard systems. Wireless sensors offer enormous potential for meeting these needs by eliminating heavy, costly and failure-prone wiring. Government… More

Future power conditioning, control electronics and directed energy weapons will require significant energy storage for a wide range of power applications. Systems will depend on capacitors to deliver high current and high voltage under repetition. In order to find practical embodiment on mobile… More

TPL Inc. proposes to develop a modular man-portable wall breaching system that will be able to defeat rebar reinforced concrete wall structures more efficiently than Current State-of-the-Art military wall breaching methods. The TPL design will be based on utilizing Tantalum as the liner material in… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to develop a functionalized polysiloxane based electrolyte system for electrochemical capacitors, or supercapacitors, that has high conductivity at low temperatures and provides high power density over the entire temperature range… More

TPL proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of its EnerPak power solution for use in unattended ground sensors (UGS) for border security. The EnerPak combines energy harvesting technology with miniaturized electrochemical storage devices to provide a hybrid power source for sensors deployed in… More

Wireless sensors promise to reduce the Navy's aircraft maintenance costs via real-time monitoring of corrosion-prone components. The promise of wireless sensors lies in their reduced susceptibility to failure, reduced weight and configurational flexibility compared with conventional wired sensors.… More

Previously acceptable methods of demilitarization are generally no longer appropriate. Environmental issues, community concerns, and economic costs dictate that better methods of munitions disposal be developed. For some munitions basic resources can be recovered and essential weapons components… More

TPL Inc. proposes to develop a novel, high performance, nanostructured cathode material for lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries. The proposed approach will modify lithium metal oxide cathode materials using proprietary nanostructured coatings to deliver improved cycle life and lower internal cell… More

Future electromagnetic armor and gun systems will rely on large quantities of capacitive pulse power. At present, these capacitors represent a significant contribution to size and weight on mobile platforms, limiting their deploy-ability and strategic responsiveness. One method of minimizing mass… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Radiation therapy is one of the primary weapons in the battle against cancer, but even with the advances we have made, there remains significant room for improvement in radiation-based treatment technologies. Proton the rapy is now considered the most advanced… More

A variety of types of warheads have been envisioned for boosted penetrator warheads for the JDAM upgrade program to defeat a variety of targets. Insensitive compositions are indicated in this type of system since the warhead will be boosted to speeds of 2000 2500 feet per second prior to impact with… More

Capacitors are a key component in many pulsed power systems, in particular power modulators for high energy accelerators. As switching technology improves, a need for capacitors at lower voltages (5-10 kV) has become more pronounced, especially for solid-state pulsed power systems. The desirable… More

qFuture ground vehicles for Army applications are envisioned to use hybrid electric propulsion. Hybrid electric vehicles will require electrical power systems which are more compact and more efficient than those used in current vehicles. Power converters are being developed to fit this… More

Future HPM systems will require compact power to facilitate integration on mobile platforms. Capacitors, used to construct these sources, will need to deliver high current and high voltage under repetition. In response this need, TPL has established unique capabilities in the area of dielectrics.… More

This project demonstrates an efficient power scavenging design for a Perching Micro Air Weapon, enabling the weapon to perch on high voltage transmission lines, such as along the electric transmission grid prior to final voltage step-down. The innovation of the perching air weapon design allows the… More

Advanced power systems for Future Naval Capability depend on capacitor banks as the first stage of pulsed power. Significant electrical energy is necessary to support a range of applications including electromagnetic armor, electromagnetic gun and electro-mechanical aircraft launch systems. In order… More

High energy density capacitors are required for practical implementation of GW-class pulse power loads. In response to this need, TPL has established unique dielectric and capacitor capabilities. Revolutionary materials, designs and manufacturing process have been developed for power sources that… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Radiation therapy is one of the primary weapons in the battle against cancer, but even with the advances we have made, there remains significant room for improvement in radiation-based treatment technologies. Proton the rapy is now considered the most advanced… More

Thermally stable, high frequency capacitors are necessary for development of more compact, high power electronics for use in high performance weapons systems. Mechanically and thermally robust capacitors are needed to increase the temperature range and reduce thermal management issues in compact… More

Gun barrel life is limited by erosion, heat and wear. Barrel steels and failure mechanisms have changed little since the end of World War II. Performance requirements of modern gun systems continue toward higher velocities, greater rates of fire and longer projectile ranges result in greater in-bore… More

Future Army ground vehicles are envisioned to use hybrid electric technology. At present, the propulsion systems for these vehicles require power components which are relatively large and inefficient; limiting widespread integration of the technology. DC filter capacitors used in the high frequency… More

The Air Force has a need for improved power supplies to service anti-tamper (AT) systems. The current approach, primary batteries, because of power draw requirements is oversized and bulky and subject to degradation over long storage periods. While energy harvesting (EH) devices are a possibility,… More

ABSTRACT: Electrically driven technologies are replacing hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems in new military aircraft designs to improve capability, reliability and maintainability. This transition requires high performance electronic components capable of operating over a wide temperature… More

ABSTRACT: High energy density capacitors are required for practical implementation of GW-class pulse power systems on mobile platforms. In response to this need, TPL has established unique dielectric and capacitor capabilities. Revolutionary materials, designs and manufacturing processes have… More

The high heat fluxes experienced by plasma facing components in energy producing fusion devices would benefit from refractory metal layers on their surfaces; however, it is difficult to bond refractory metals to non-refractory structural and heat sink materials. Explosive welding is proposed to… More

ABSTRACT: Exploitation of U.S. systems is an increasing threat. Anti-Tamper (AT) technologies are being developed to counter this threat. Given the long life of U.S. systems, alternatives to primary batteries as power supplies for AT systems must be developed. Energy harvesting-based power supplies… More