SBIR Phase I: A Sustainable Wavelength Selective Energy Producing Greenhouse
Company: Alers Photovoltaics Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … for power transmission. Merging both power generation and food production can increase the productivity of land near population centers with greenhouses that will bring the food source closer to the consumer, extend the growing season and conserve/recycle valuable… more
Development of Lightweight, Recyclable Low Cost, Nonwoven Cloth Duck Material
Company: Tex Tech Industries Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Nylon fabric is a polyamide that is lightweight, strong and durable. The fabric dries quickly when wet and provides comfort. Nylon is used in multiple applications ranging from apparel, home furnishings, industrial applications and geo-textiles. The cloth specified by this proposal is Mil-C-… more
Development of Pulse Water Strip of Tungsten Carbide HVOF Coatings and Chrome Plating on Landing Gear Components
Company: (ES3) ENGINEERING & SOFTWARE SYSTEM SOLUTION, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …lating and thermal spray coatings. Elimination of hydrogen embrittlement. Elimination of arc or grind burn damage. Improvement of environmental concerns. Elimination of relief bakes. Improved process times. Utilization of basic water (no abrasives) in a recycled… more
Direct Catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Aromatic Compounds
Company: Suganit Systems Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: …. Some specific examples include: phenolic resins, bisphenol A for producing polycarbonate, and caprolactam for producing Nylon 6. Moreover, the mild processing conditions targeted for lignin valorization together with the recyclability of ionic… more
Enhancing Biosynthesis of Biofuels from Cellulosic Biomass
Company: Compact Membrane Systems, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: USDA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … in the fermenter. This requires that butanol be removed from the fermenter at the same rate that it is produced. This can be done by conventional distillation, which requires that the fermentation broth be first processed for removing the microorganisms for recycle to the… more
Novel Membrane Systems for Olefin/Paraffin Separation
Company: Compact Membrane Systems, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: …rization reactor. Low concentrations of paraffin are present in the feedstock (ethane in the case of ethylene feed and propane in the case of propylene feed). The paraffin builds up in the reactor as the olefin is consumed by reaction and reactor effluent is recycled. This… more
SBIR Phase II: Using Mycelium As A Matrix For Binding Natural Fibers And Core Filler Materials In Sustainable Composites
Company: Ecovative Design LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … (Toxic Substances Control Act), these materials are being phased out or are forced to use expensive formaldehyde-free adhesives. Similarly, the automotive industry is under regulatory pressure in Europe to find alternatives to fire-retardant foams that cannot be … more
Cost-Effective Rare Earth Element Recycling Process from Industrial Scrap and Discarded Electronic Products to Valuable Magnetic Alloys and Permanent Magnets
Company: Electron Energy Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: EPA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: …, which is estimated to be about 1500-2000 tons/year. In the case of Sm-Co magnets, about 15-30% of the ray materials were wasted as scraps in a typical SM-Co manufacturing sites. Hence REE recovery is on the verge of being the next big thing electronics recycling. To… more
Mesoporous CO2 Scrubber Materials for Underwater Breathing Apparatus Platforms
Company: Luna Innovations Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …, non-regenerative, and can impart significant breathing resistance in human powered systems. Development of a more efficient and regenerative scrubber technology will benefit WARCOM by allowing small, lighter, less logistically demanding equipment for recycling… more
FARADAYIC Recycling ECM Process and Hardware
Company: Faraday Technology, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: This Phase I SBIR program addresses the need for an integrated manufacturing method to recover and recycle metal removed during electrochemical machining. The proposed integrated system combines electrochemical machining, electrowinning, induced codeposition and metal ion… more
FARADAYIC Recycling ECM Process and Hardware
Company: Faraday Technology, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Phase II SBIR addresses the need for an integrated manufacturing method to recover and recycle metal removed during electrochemical machining. FARADAYIC (R)ECM combines electrochemical machining with electrowinning to eliminate sludge and recover machined metal, while… more
Recycling Technology for Low Cost Li-ion Cells
Company: Farasis Energy, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Currently only ~ 1% of Lithium-ion batteries are recycled worldwide due to the fact that most cells are widely dispersed and there is little value in materials recovered from these cells using conventional recycling methods. To protect the environment and to stabilize battery… more
Environmentally Clean, Low-cost, Low Emission, Zero Carbon Rare Earth Metal Primary Processing
Company: Metal Oxygen Separation Technologies, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … features can simplify metal processing, resulting in very clean, efficient, and low-cost oxide-to-metal production. This project will demonstrate use of the MOxST process to reduce oxides of two new rare earth metals, to reduce bastnsite ore, and to recycle… more
SBIR Phase I: Synergistic Combinations of New Materials&Systems for Scalable Desulfurization of Distributed Biogas Resources
Company: IntraMicron, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project proposes a fundamentally new means for biogas (landfill gas) desulfurization that produces less waste, allows recycle of recovered sulfur, and provides annualized operating costs a fraction of current practice. Inexpensive… more
A New Low Power Low Cost Ozone Sterilizer for Medical Equipment
Company: KWJ Engineering Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: …eployable for mobile applications such as disaster relief and military combat scenarios where rapid and on-site sterilization is required for field surgical procedures. The simplicity and versatility of the system also provide a means to implement safe sharps-related recycling… more
Isotopic Carbon Dioxide Analyzer for Flux Measurements
Company: Los Gatos Research Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: A detailed understanding of carbon cycle is limited by the availability of rapid, accurate, and easy-to-use isotope analyzers. Researchers use stable isotope data to study: 1) recycling of CO2 within forests; 2) water use efficiency; 3) partitioning carbon exchange into its… more
Rapid, Very Low Cost, Automated DNA Purification Device
Company: MACCONNELL RESEARCH CORPORATION Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … office settings. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This proposal will create innovative products that allow rapid, low cost, automated, multi-sample genomic DNA purification from many sample types and concentrations. The novel technology uses disposable, recyclable cassette… more
Development of a Greywater Recycling System for Army Field Kitchens
Company: Mainstream Engineering Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: …. Mainstream Engineering proposes a solution that integrates multiple well-defined technologies, suitable for small-scale applications, into a system that meets the objectives set by the Army. In Phase I, Mainstream will design and fabricate a greywater recycling system… more
Development of a Greywater Recycling System for Army Field Kitchens
Company: Mainstream Engineering Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … demonstrated a continuous full-scale breadboard system that produced 20 gal/hr of cleaned water and consumed less than 1 kW of power. In Phase II, Mainstream will package and automate the full-scale system tested in Phase I. This first-generation greywater recycling… more
Si-ROMP Hybrid Reagent/Scavengers for High Throughput Chemistry
Company: MATERIA, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / STTR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …h technology for facile and purification-free protocols in high throughput methods (Aim #2 in Phase 1), and (6) utilization of Nb-tagged Si-particles to sequester Nb-tagged reagents/scavengers in facile and purification-free protocols and investigation into recycling of spent… more
SBIR Phase II: Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composites from Recycled Carbon Fiber
Company: MATERIALS INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project will develop long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) compositions based on recycled carbon fiber. In Phase I, we demonstrated the ability to make high quality LFT formulations based on (1) waste carbon fiber and (2) composites… more
Production System for 18-Labeled Oxygen
Company: Reactive Innovations, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET). The availability of the 18-labeled water feedstock is limited, costly, and with the growth in new radiopharmaceuticals, thisfeedstock will soon not be able to meet the demand. Thus, there is an urgent need to recycle the spent… more
Development of Lightweight, Recyclable Low Cost, Nonwoven Cloth Duck Material
Company: Nanosyntex Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The main objective of this Phase I SBIR project is to design and develop lightweight, low cost, engineered and multi-layered nonwoven composite fabrics made of nylon, para-armid and recycled fibers and their blends to potentially displace the current heavy and bulky nylon duck… more
Measurement of the Radial Electric Field in the Plasma Edge of the Lithium Tokamak Experiment
Company: NOVA PHOTONICS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … drives the proposed work. The experiment we aim to support and enhance, the Lithium Tokamak eXperiment (LTX) at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, has a unique configuration designed to study the key issues of transport and stability in fusion plasmas with non-recycling walls. … more
Advanced Battery Recycling
Company: OnTo Technologies Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Advanced battery recycling has potential to significantly reduce end-of-life cost for large format batteries. Available technology melts or dissolves batteries to recover cobalt or nickel, destroying advanced materials with potential for manufacturing use. With little elemental… more