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High Temperature Finishes/Sizings for Polyimide Matrix Composites

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
70330 		Program Year/Program:
2004 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N043-251-1024 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Adherent Technologies, Inc.
5505 Foothills Canyon NE Albuquerque, NM 87111-8346
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2004
Title: High Temperature Finishes/Sizings for Polyimide Matrix Composites
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N68335-05-C-0026
Award Amount: $80,000.00
 

Abstract:

New high temperature sizings are needed that are compatible with resin infusion processes to improve the properties and durability of carbon/polyimide composites. Compatibility with resin infusion processes includes compatibility with weaving and braiding operations and improved wetting with the infusing polyimide resin. Achieving these characteristics will result in reducing life cycle costs. The proposed Phase I program will explore two routes for improving handling and interfacial properties enhancement. A thermoplastic high temperature sizing, polyetherimide, known to improve the interface, will be optimized for use with AFR-PE-4 polyimide resin. In addition, an aqueous based reactive finish will be developed that is compatible with carbon fiber manufacturing. Similar solvent based finishes have been shown to greatly improve carbon/polyimide interfacial strength and thermo-oxidative stability. Development of an aqueous finish will greatly reduce costs while also improving health and safety. These sizings/finishes are expected to be compatible with weaving and braiding operations, will improve wetting during resin infusion processes, and improve the strength and durability of the resulting composites.

Principal Investigator:

Ronald E. Allred
President
5053461688
adherenttech@earthlink.net

Business Contact:

Susan Switzer
Administrative Projects Manager
5053461685
adherenttech@comcast.net
Small Business Information at Submission:

ADHERENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
9621 Camino del Sol NE Albuquerque, NM 87111

EIN/Tax ID: 850397689
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No