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Mid-wave infrared Antimonide-based Type II superlattice (T2SL) nBn detectors are a promising technology for compact, high-efficiency, uncooled focal plane arrays (FPA). However, reduction in dark current is desired to improve the temperature performance amongst other factors. This may be accomplished by reducing the absorption layer thickness, but it comes at the expense of diminished external qua ...

Melanins are natural pigments that are found in a wide range of living organisms, including bacteria, fungi, plants and animals. Melanin pigments play diverse and important roles, including protecting microorganisms against UV radiation, thermoregulation in lower vertebrates, and photoprotection of the skin in higher mammals. The most remarkable function of melanin is its capacity in radiation pro ...

The DoD is seeking technology and systems to quantify regulating DNA methylation transcriptional activators or repressors, and chromatin remodeling enzymes. Fabrico Technology, Dr. Sanchita Bhadra, and Professor Andrew Ellington of the University of Texas at Austin, proposes to develop an in-field detection platform based upon Mismatch Methyl Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification-One-step Strand ...

Obscurant materials are used by the Army to protect both the soldier as well as military physical assets. Several obscuration systems have been developed over the years to defeat threats in all areas of the electromagnetic spectrum. Current obscurant materials typically consist of off-the-shelf or processed metal particles or flakes in which key properties such as particle size and aspect ratio ...

This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I effort will demonstrate the feasibility of an innovative tungsten carbide (WC) metal matrix composite for use as a non-carcinogenic penetrator for armor piercing (AP) munitions for small arms. The objectives of this effort are to: 1) Mechanically compact the WC and binder powders, 2) Sinter the compacted powders into a fully dense composite, 3 ...