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New and innovative materials are required to provide revolutionary capabilities to DoD platforms and weapon systems. Magnesium is the lightest metal that can be applied to defense, structural and commercial applications. Magnesium’s utilization is often restricted since it suffers from inherent poor corrosion resistance and mechanical deficiencies. Nanoreinforcements in magnesium have demonst ...

Currently, small aluminum parts are racked on aluminum prongs for anodizing which is time consuming, ineffective and costly. Bulk anodizing of small parts without the need for individual racking of parts has become a necessity for anodizing small arms parts to reduce cost, and enhance performance and reliability including uniformity of the anodized layer. Barrel type anodizing in state-of-the-art ...

State-of-the-art fuel cells yield low power densities of 0.04 W/gram for small cells and 0.07 W/gram for large cells. This low power density results from poor catalytic performance of the conventional fuel cell catalytic electrode. This project will develop a novel, high performance, triple function fuel cell electrode, which will function as a catalytic promoter for reduction or oxidation react ...

Metal foams and foam-filled structures are under consideration as light weight energy-absorbing and structural components for automotive applications (HEVs and PHEVs). This project will establish a cost-effective manufacturing process for enhancing the properties of these metal foams by increasing the uniformity and controlling the size of pores. In Phase I, two approaches, both based on using f ...

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project addresses the need for more cost effective, carbon/carbon (C/C) composites with improved properties. Microwave processing will be investigated to enhance densification of C/C composites traditionally produced by lengthy chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) processes that are known to be very costly. The innovation is to utilize microwave proces ...

M-DOT Aerospace proposes to team with Mezzo Technologies of Baton Rouge LA and Dr. Hui Wang of the USC, LA and conduct a series of tests and analyses that address all currently perceived critical-path technologies of a 36 kW high-altitude power system design generated in Phase I for the Rapid Eye program. A representative section of the engine will be fabricated and tests conducted to evaluate pe ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The long-term objectives of this project are to develop a comprehensive, computer-based education program for primary care physicians (PCPs) that will improve their skills in structured substance abuse screening, brief interventions, and referral and treatment (SBIRT). This digital education program will facilitate federal and local efforts to integrate SBIRT i ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The long-term objectives of this project are to develop a comprehensive, computer-based education program for primary care physicians (PCPs) that will improve their skills in structured substance abuse screening, brief interventions, and referral and treatment (SBIRT). This digital education program will facilitate federal and local efforts to integrate SBIRT ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop and demonstrate a prototype Hypoxia Perfusion Bioreactor (HPB). In order to utilize recent discoveries that low oxygen levels are favorable to stem cell expansion, Resodyn Corporation has developed the HPB, which is designed to provide controlled delivery of both oxygen and fresh medium to ste ...

Besides temperature, pH measurement is one of the most common controls used in the processing of aqueous media within various industries. One example is in chemical processing where titration is often used to drive the pH to a certain level, in order to initiate, maintain, optimize, or terminate reactions. Another instance involves the monitoring of cell growth bioreactors, where microbial and e ...