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SBIR Phase I: Ultra-Low Wear Coatings Based on a Novel Family of Aromatic…

Award Information

Agency:
National Science Foundation 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
1113825 		Solicitation Year:
2010 		Solicitation Topic Code:
NM 		Solicitation Number:
Small Business Information
ATSP Innovations
60 Hazelwood Dr. Champaign, IL 61820-7460
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: SBIR Phase I: Ultra-Low Wear Coatings Based on a Novel Family of Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyesters
Agency: NSF
Contract: 1113825
Award Amount: $147,859.00
 

Abstract:

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to develop an Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyester (ATSP) system and process it into highly-effective wear resistant coatings. Surface treatments and coatings are key to improving wear performance and durability in a wide array of applications. In this project, different ATSP powder blends will be studied. Coatings of ATSP/PTFE blends on metal substrates (using sintering) will be produced. Tribological tests of these coatings under industrially-relevant conditions will be performed. Preliminary spray coatings from the ATSP powder blends will also be explored. The broader/commercial impact of this project will be the potential to provide ultra-low wear coatings for mechanical devices, such as air-conditioning and refrigeration compressors, to replace the liquid lubricants. Recent preliminary research on air-conditioning and refrigeration compressor surfaces has shown that high-performance and recyclable ATSP system exhibit low friction coefficient and at least one order of magnitude reduction in wear rate compared to the state-of-art polymeric coatings. Blends of ATSP with other polymers and additives have the potential to offer low-cost and versatile wear resistant coatings for applications in engines, pumps and compressors.

Principal Investigator:

James Economy
2177784400
j.economy.atsp@gmail.com

Business Contact:

James Economy
2177784400
j.economy.atsp@gmail.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

ATSP Innovations
4602 Copper Ridge Rd Champaign, IL 61820-7460

EIN/Tax ID: 273789911
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No