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A current limitation of the use of forensic genetics, in particular kinship and phenotypic prediction, is the black box nature of many of the proprietary approaches currently in the market. Lynntech Inc. proposes a Phase II effort to develop Quick Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (Quick-SNP) as a DNA forensic genomics tool following the guidelines established by the President’s Council of Advisors ...

The goal of this project is to develop the Semantic Analysis Technologies for the Identification of Dual Use Research of Concern (STIR) capability.  STIR processes scientific documents using semantic technologies and inference algorithms to identify potential Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC).  The focus is on 15 high consequence pathogens and toxins and 7 experimental categories that have bee ...

In this work, Texas Research Institute (TRI) Austin, Inc, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and Missouri University of Science and Technology will demonstrate the use of graphene and spiral steel embedment as strength reinforcement and electromagnetic interference/pulse protection for concrete.  Research will be performed as to the best method(s) for embedment of the materials of inter ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will perform some needed tests for commercialization of the highly PFAS-selective nanofiber mats fabricated from electrospun polymer nanofibers. The Phase I results have shown the proof of concept for two materials developed for the removal of PFOA and PFOS with over 91% efficiency at very high concentrations (ppm level) and 99% at lo ...

To reduce DTRA’s dependence on batteries and their associated logistics, advanced power supplies, which are able to charge quickly and work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, and are reusable over many charge-discharge cycles without loss of performance, are greatly required. Lynntech proposes to develop safe, high energy, long-life (SHELL) solid-state ultracapacitors by using ration ...

Neutron coincidence counters are currently based on 3H technology. A worldwide 3He shortage plus the need for significant improvements in performance necessitate the development of a new class of neutron detectors. We propose the use of boron-coated straw

Lynntech Inc. proposes a Phase I SBIR effort to develop Quick-Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (Quick-SNP), a forensic software tool for pedigree reconstruction. Quick-SNP will analyze naïve DNA profiles, and in the process, establish sample identities, predict familial relationships (kinship and ancestral), and ultimately provide phenotypic profiles. Lynntech will develop Quick-SNP with a computat ...

Fats, oils and greases (FOGs) cause 75% of sewer systems in the US to operate at 50% capacity, cost US cities over $20 billion in sewer maintenance, and cause over 40,000 sewer overflows annually. Most commercial kitchens are required by law to remove FOGs with a grease interceptor from wastewater before emitting into public sewers. In order to reduce sewer maintenance costs and overflows while in ...

The goal of this project is to design and develop Semantic Analysis Technologies for the Identification of Dual Use Research of Concern (STIR). STIR processes scientific documents using semantic technologies and inference algorithms to identify potential for Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC). The focus is on 15 high consequence pathogens and toxins and 7 experimental categories identified as DUR ...

During the Phase I effort, Proportional Technologies, Inc. developed non-saturating components for a military battlefield dosimeter based on ionization chamber technology. Chambers were thimble-shaped, made out of carbon, and incorporated different materials for the conversion of fast neutrons, thermal neutrons, and gamma radiation. Extensive testing showed that the proposed solution is feasible. ...