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Currently, no commercial products exist for the repair of large injuries to muscle, particularly volumetric muscle loss (VML). In Phase I of this project, data demonstrated that keratin biomaterials can provide temporal release of growth factors while maintaining cell viability in vitro and in vivo. In Phase II, the biomaterial formulation was optimized for spatio-temporal delivery of cells and gr ...

Vadum will develop an innovative, efficient, high power, and versatile Scalable Integrated Magnetic Sensing System (SIMSS) that will deliver superior performance to the warfighter by increasing the field strength for deeper magnetic detection. By augmenting ground-penetrating radar (GPR) with SIMSS, metal and low metal mine detection, command wire, pressure plate detection, and explosive cache det ...

High quality, strained AlGaN thin films are a prerequisite for low dislocation density active regions of laser structures and effective doping of cladding layers. Based on our recent work and groundbreaking results, we propose a comprehensive program for development of AlGaN-based laser diodes that includes: modeling and design of the active region, epitaxial growth, characterization, and optimiza ...

The objective of this project is to develop, produce, and commercialize a liquid-tight, field-applicable, ocular patch for wound stabilization and treatment of the eye following a war-related injury to the ocular surface. The patch consists of a curved flexible silicone membrane (similar in size and shape to a contact lens) which has had (1) a novel bio-adhesive

Burn injuries, particularly those to the face, present a number of functional and psychological challenges that arise from scarring and related contracture. A major goal of trauma and burn surgeons is to prevent scarring and improve grafting technologies given the complexity of facial topography. This project seeks to optimize and finalize a prototype of a 3D printed keratin facemask capable of ...

ABSTRACT:A radiation hardened via-configurable mixed signal array (RHVCA-1) is proposed to provide a rapid prototyping mixed signal platform for implementing radiation hardened and high performance custom analog system designs. In phase I the feasibility of implementing RHVCAs was investigated. In the initial Phase II radiation hardened by design (RHBD) features were designed, fabricated and veri ...

The overall goal of the proposed Phase II effort is to mature the concept of a blast-only CRAM warhead. The outcome of the Phase II will be a detailed warhead design, with accompanying lethality analysis to aid in implementing the warhead at a system level. Future development of a functional blast-only CRAM interceptor will be based upon the results of this Phase II effort.

ABSTRACT:Structural adhesive bonding of titanium alloys and other metals offers many advantages over mechanical fasteners, but requires careful surface preparation to avoid premature bond failure. The existing surface treatment options have significant disadvantages, including hazardous material usage, the potential for contamination from debris, and long treatment times. A media-free technology t ...

ABSTRACT: Vadum will develop a rugged, reliable low-cost visual tire pressure indicator system that will allow quick, objective assessment at standoff. The Visual Tire Pressure (VTiP) stem requires minimal changes as only the valve stem is replaced, thereby minimizing adoption cost and total cost of ownership. The VTiP stem has adjustable pressure set points, maintains closure of the valve core, a ...

ABSTRACT:Vigilant Cyber Systems, Inc. (VCS) proposes to design and develop a Toolkit for Assessing Electromagnetic (EM) Disruption Recovery (TAEMDR) to simulate EM disruptions in digital systems and accurately assess operator response to the disruptions. TAEMDR is designed to be intuitive to use allowing test engineers to build very complex models of digital systems of various complexities from si ...