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Company: Excellatron Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: In collaboration with our subcontractor we will develop new lithium ion conductors based on modifications to the structure of an existing conductor. This material has been shown to have a very high lithium ion conductivity. Furthermore, the lithium ion conductivity is not subject to decreased ionic… more
Company: Excellatron Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: Further development of rechargeable lithium batteries requires dramatic improvement of the ionically conducting electrolyte used in the batteries. Most of the limitations of current lithium-ion batteries are due to restrictions imposed by the general use of organic electrolytes, either liquid or… more
Company: Geosemble Technologies Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: The objective of this project is to develop a capability to automatically link news articles to satellite imagery and then to display summaries of the linked articles. In Phase I of this effort, we developed an initial approach to automatically link news articles to geographic locations and then… more
Company: AshRem Technologies Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: This proposal presents a methodology to develop a next-generation digital communication system that uses chaotic signals. The use of chaotic signals in digital communication systems offers several advantages. First, the noise-like properties of chaotic signals, both in their time- and… more
Company: BioAMPS International LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance is among the most challenging problems in microbiology and clinical medicine, and the DOD has seen a dramatic increase of resistant strains of MRSA and multi-drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii (MDR-AB) emerging in combat- and non-combat-related healthcare settings. … more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: Utilizing high strength polymers with controlled pore dimensions as a support, a customized membrane electrode assembly (MEA) can be generated for NASA's electrolyzer and fuel cell stacks that has optimized electrochemical performance with greatly improved mechanical properties enabling high… more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: Development of a static vapor feed electrolyzer utilizing an advanced bipolar plate that produces sub-saturated H2 and O2 is proposed. This novel bipolar design can greatly simplify electrolyzer systems, as it eliminates the need for water/gas phase separation, which is particularly challenging in… more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: Water electrolyzer stacks are a key component of regenerative fuel cells, designed to replace batteries as a means of storing electric energy on the lunar surface. The delivery of a 2,000 psi balanced pressure, lightweight prototype electrolyzer is proposed. The cell design will be significantly… more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project is directed toward development of a novel microfiltration filter that has distinctively narrow pore size distribution, low flow resistance, low pressure drop and simple regeneration process. The regeneration process, which requires minimal… more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC (GES) in cooperation with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) will develop a highly efficient active hydrogen purifier. Due to its active nature, the purifier can output high purity hydrogen exceeding the output density required by NAVY (kWH2/l) without ultra… more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: Energy security and global warming are looming issues for the future of our nation¿s vitality, productivity, and environmental health. The notion of a hydrogen-fueled future is positive on many levels, including air quality and efficiency, but its realization depends critically on the… more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: Currently, chlor-alkali and other electrolytic processes consume more than 6% of the total US electrical generating capacity. With chlorine production of approximately 14 million metric tons in 2004, chlor-alkali is the third most energy intensive process among all U.S. chemical industries. As… more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: U.S. automakers have invested significant resources in the research and development of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. However, to enable their widespread use, an additional major investment will be required to construct an infrastructure for hydrogen production and delivery to fueling stations. As… more
Company: Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: It is estimated that 14 billion barrels of produced water was generated by onshore exploration and production (E&P) in 2002 alone. The produced water comprises approximately 98% of the total waste generated by oil and gas E&P. Additionally, many coal-bed methane processes, as well as other… more
Company: Goleta Star LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: The Goleta Star LLC team proposes to develop advanced capability for feature-aided tracking, detection and ID of Moving Targets, vehicles and dismounts, using SAR. In Phase I we developed coherent moving target detection algorithms using an along track monopulse SAR system, and demonstrated the… more
Company: Goleta Star LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: Goleta Star LLC with support from Quinstar and Academia will develop a low-cost lite-weight W-band ESA. The approach is based upon a novel architecture, and will provide E-scan in two dimensions. It is scalable to other frequencies and larger apertures. It is particularly attractive at W-band… more
Company: Goleta Star LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: There is a pressing need for both ground based and small UAV applications for low-cost and high-efficiency MMW 2-D AESA capability, interlaced with a dual lower frequency aperture. This combination will enable both communications and radar from the same aperture. Goleta Star LLC with support from… more
Company: Goleta Star LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: The Goleta Star LLC team proposes to develop improved change detection algorithms that are well suited to applications that use persistent RF sensors for detecting, tracking, locating, and identifying targets in urban areas. We plan to develop advanced change detection algorithms that specifically… more
Company: C2 Biotechnologies, Llc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: The energy and cost to convert lingo-cellulosic material (grass, wood, vegetable residuals, etc.) to liquid fuel is a barrier to commercialization. One of the larger costs involves the enzymatic conversion of plant materials into fermentable sugars, due to the amount and number of enzymes required… more
Company: CELLOPTIC, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Holography is an attractive imaging technique as it offers the ability to view a complete 3D volume from one image and even achieve resolution beyond the Raleigh limit. However, holography is not widely applied to 3D fl
uorescence microscopic imaging, because… more
Company: Ceramitron, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: By drastically reducing the physical footprint of a mass spectrometer to the size of a beverage can, Ceramitron could set a new performance/price standard in the miniaturized MS market. To do this, we propose eliminating the turbomolecular and roughing pumps in favor two chemical sorption pumps (a… more
Company: INNFOCUS, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The ultimate goal of this Small Business Innovation Research project is to develop the first generation extraocular muscle prosthetic device designed to correct paralytic strabismus. The focus of Phase I of this project
is to refine the design of the prosthesis… more
Company: Insera Therapeutics Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to develop the industry's first catheter-based stroke treatment device that serves both as a blood clot-retrieval as well as a clot-filtering device. Stroke is a major economic burden on the tax payer costing $65.5 billion/year. The… more
Company: KOVOGEN Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This proposal describes the development of hyperpolarized-129Xenon (HP-Xe)-based probes for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of two biomarkers of inflammation and brain injury, the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor (PB
R) and the neurotrophic protein, S100B.… more
Company: MRI RESEARCH, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Cataract surgery is a common procedure that results in removal of the human lens and its replacement with an intraocular lens (IOL). It is a safe procedure, but complications do occur. Many new IOLs are being designed t
o further improve vision after cataract… more
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