U.S. Department of Energy
Small Business Innovation Research Program
and
Small Business Technology Transfer Program
FY 2005 Phase I - Abstracts

 

 

ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS FOR ENERGY STORAGE, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION APPLICATIONS

 

  1. STTR Project: An Advanced Power Converter System Using High Temperature, High Power Density SiC Devices

    Aegis Technology, Santa Ana, CA

  1. Very High Temperature (400+°C), High Power Density Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power

    Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc., Fayetteville, AR

  1. Universal Converter Using Silicon Carbide

    Peregrine Power, LLC, Wilsonville, OR

  1. High-Power Silicon Carbide Inverter Design

    SatCon Technology Corporation, Boston, MA

 

SENSORS FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES

 

  1. Modular, Potential-Powered Voltage Monitor and Diagnostics Platform

    FieldMetrics Inc, Seminole, FL

  1. Ubiquitous Low-Cost Wireless Sensors  for Power Line Monitoring

    MesoScribe Technologies, Inc., Stony Brook, NY

  1. Novel, Low-Cost, Non-Contact, High Accuracy Sensor for the Simultaneous, Reliable, Real-Time Determination and Monitoring of HV Transmission Line Sag, Temperature, Current, and Ampacity

    Promethean Devices, Fort Mill, SC

     

  1. Low Cost Sensors for Real Time Monitoring of Overhead Transmission Lines

    USi, Armonk, NY

ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

 

  1. Ultrasensitive Detection of Aerosol Precursors Including Ammonia

    Aculight Corporation, Bothell, WA

  1. Characterization of Carbonaceous Particles:  Aerosol Mass Spectrometry and Light Scattering

    Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA

  1. Innovative Aerosol Collector for On-Line Analysis of Individual Particulate Organics

    Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA

  1. A Couette-Taylor Size Classifier for Coarse, Airborne Particles

    Aerosol Dynamics, Inc., Berkeley, CA

  1. STTR Project: Two Dimensional Chromatography of Atmospheric Aerosols:  A New In-Situ Instrument

    Aerosol Dynamics, Inc., Berkely, CA

  1. STTR Project: On-line Organic Aerosol Analysis by Advanced Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry

    InnovaTek, Inc., Richland, WA

  1. Near-Infrared Bragg-Grating Skylight Analyzer

    Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA

  1. Open Path, Aircraft-Based Ammonia Instrument Using a Quantum Cascade Laser and Singular Valued Decomposition Algorithms

    Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

MEDICAL SCIENCES

 

  1. Molecular Radiotherapy of Estrogen Receptor Positive Tumors

    BioFlexis, LLC, Cleveland, OH

     

  2. Nanowire Optical Assay Probe

    Illuminex Corporation, Lancaster, PA

     

  3. Automated Synthesis Module for Labeling Peptides with Fluorine-18

    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

     

  4. Separation of Y-86 in One-Step Method for PET

    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

     

  5. STTR Project: Carbon Nanofiber [F-18] Fluoride Ion Concentration for High Speed Biomarker Production

    NanoTek, LLC, Walland, TN

     

  6. Rapid Microfluidic Production of Multiple PET Biomarkers

    NanoTek, LLC, Walland, TN

     

  7. Novel Raman Probes for Intracellular Spectroscopy of Signaling Pathways 

    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

     

  8. A New Scintillator for Time-of-Flight PET

    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

     

  9. A Very High Spatial Resolution Detector for Small Animal PET

    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

     

  10. High Efficiency, Low Cost Scintillators for PET

    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

     

GENOMICS: GENOMES TO LIFE AND RELATED BIOTECHNOLOGIES

 

  1. Universal Probe Reagents for Detection and Quantitation of RNA Splicing

    Callida Genomics Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

     

  2. Recombinant Proteome Expression and Antibody Selection

    CytoDesign, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

     

  3. High Throughput Microcantilever-Based Detection of Antigen-Antibody Binding

    FemtoGen, Ballwin, MO

     

  4. Integrated Computational and Experimental Approaches to Facilitated Model Development

    Genomatica, Inc., San Diego, CA

     

  5. Membrane Nano-Fragment Preparation Technology

    Physical Optics, Photonic Systems Division, Torrance, CA

     

  6. Prototype of a Novel Membrane Protein Expression System for Very Large Scale and Economical Production of Membrane Proteins

    TransMembrane Biosciences, Pasadena, CA 

     

 

MEASUREMENT/MONITORING AND CHARACTERIZATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENT

 

  1. Time-Lapse 3D GPR Characterization and Monitoring of Near-Surface Groundwater and Contaminant Flows

    4th Wave Imaging Corporation, Aliso Viejo, CA

     

  2. A Fiber Optic Multipass Raman Probe and Instrumentation for Monitoring Flammable Gases in High Level Waste Tanks

    EIC Laboratories, Inc., Norwood, MA

     

  3. STTR Project: Development of HydroImage: A User-Friendly Hydrogeophysical Characterization Software Package

    Geomatrix Consultants, Inc., Oakland, CA

     

  4. Novel Fiber Sensors for Contaminant Monitoring Applications

    Los Gatos Research, Mountain View, CA

     

  5. High Resolution Acoustic Solute Transport Sensor

    Luna Innovations Incorporated, Blacksburg, VA

     

  6. An Ultra-Precise System for Electrical Resistivity Tomography Measurements

    Multi-Phase Technologies, LLC, Sparks, NV

     

  7. Soil and Subsurface Contaminant Sensor System Based on Self-Sensed Microcantilever Arrays

    Nevada Nanotech Systems, Inc., Reno, NV

     

  8. Portable Dual Probe XRF and Gamma-Ray Analyzer for Environmental Contamination Monitoring

    Radiant Detector Technologies, LLC, Northridge, CA

     

  9. Multigas Sensor for Waste Monitoring

    Southwest Sciences, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

     

  10. In Situ Optical Monitor for Waste Tank Gases

    Vista Photonics, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

     

  11. A Compact WDXRF Analyzer for Real-Time Monitoring of Heavy Metal Contaminants

    X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc., East Greenbush, NY

     

BIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR REDUCING ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE

  1. A High-Throughput Assay for Microbe-Based Hydrogen Production

    GVD Corporation, Cambridge, MA

  

CARBON CYCLE MEASUREMENTS OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE BIOSPHERE

  1. A System of Observation, Analysis and Verification for the Stable Isotopes of Carbon Dioxide

    Atmospheric Observing Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  2. Expendable Probes for Carbon Dioxide

    Atmospheric Observing Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  3. Vertically Integrated Measuring and Monitoring Instrumentation for Terrestrial Sinks and Sources of Carbon Dioxide

    Atmospheric Observing Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  4. Development of a Fourier-Transform Infrared Gas Analyzer to Measure Carbon Isotopes of CO2

    Campbell Scientific, Inc., Logan, UT

     

  5. A Laser-Based Instrument Platform for Measuring Methane and Other Trace Gases

    LI-COR Biosciences, Lincoln, NE

     

  6. Multi-Species Isotopic Carbon Flux Instrument

    Los Gatos Research, Mountain View, CA

     

  7. Compact, Fast Response CO Analyzer

    NovaWave Technologies, Redwood City, CA

     

  8. Next Generation Sensor for High Precision Measurements of CO2

    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

     

  9. PAS Sensor for Vertical Profiling of CO2 in the Atmosphere

    Skymoon R&D, Palo Alto, CA

     

  10. Inexpensive High-Performance Carbon Dioxide Field Analyzer

    Vista Photonics, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

     

  11. Optical Carbon Dioxide Field Isotope Ratiometer

    Vista Photonics, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

 

CAPTURE, SEQUESTRATION, AND UTILIZATION OF CARBON

 

  1. Integrated Membrane Shift Reactor for Simultaneous CO2 Capture and Hydrogen Production

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  2. Cost Effective Ultra-Thin Palladium Based Membrane for Hydrogen Separation and Purification

    InnovaTek, Inc., Richland, WA

     

  1. Geophysical Characterization of the Multiple Phase Saturation of Rocks and Soils: Development of Methods and Software for CO2 Sequestration

    New England Research, Inc., White River Junction, VT

     

  2. Novel Polycarbonate Synthesis Using Carbon Dioxide as a Feedstock

    Novomer LLC, Ithaca, NY

     

COAL GASIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES

 

  1. STTR Project: Separation of Oxygen from Air via Push-Pull Adsorption

    EERGC Corporation, Irvine, CA

     

  2. Advanced Coal Gasification System

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  3. STTR Project: Catalytic Coal Gasification

    Great Point Energy, Inc., Brookline, MA

     

  4. Novel Sorbents for Air Separation

    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

     

     

    ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT FOR EXISTING FOSSIL ENERGY FACILITIES

     

  5. STTR Project: Utilize Cementitious High Carbon Fly Ash (CHCFA) to Stabilize Cold In-Place Recycled (CIR) Asphalt Pavement as Base Course

    Bloom Consultants, LLC, Milwaukee, WI

     

  6. High Volume Utilization of Fly Ash Containing Mercury-Impregnated Activated Carbon

    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

     

  7. Water-Conserving Steam Ammonia Power Cycle

    Energy Concepts Company, Annapolis, MD

     

  8. Real-Time Elemental Analysis of Particle and Gaseous Effluent

    Inovatia Laboratories, LLC, Fayette, MO

     

  9. Adaptable Sensor Packaging for High Temperature Fossil Fuel Energy Systems

    Sporian Microsystems, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

    OIL, TAR SANDS, AND OIL SHALE TECHNOLOGIES

     

  10. Downhole Heater Cables for Oil Shale Recovery

    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO

     

  11. Advanced Sealed Bearing Asembly for Positive Discplacment Motors Used in Micro-Borehole Driling

    Kalsi Engineering, Inc., Sugar Land, TX

     

  12. Selective Oxidation of Refractory Sulfur Compounds

    Merichem Company, Houston, TX

     

  13. Denitrogenation of Bitumen/Syncrude by Modified Supercritical Water

    Tryby Energy, Minerals & Environment Corp.(TEMEC), Woodbridge, VA

     

    NATURAL GAS AND HYDROGEN SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES

     

  14. Coatings for Recovery of Natural Gas From Deep Wells

    Cape Cod Research, Inc., East Falmouth, MA

     

  15. High Bulk-Density, Large Capacity Activated Carbons for Small-Scale Natural Gas Storage

    CM-Tec, Inc., Newark, DE

     

  16. High-Temperature Ceramic Capacitors for Applications in Deep Drilling and Completion Processes

    Synergistic Advanced Technologies, LLC, Tucson, AZ

     

  17. High Efficiency and Low-Cost Reforming to Produce Hydrogen

    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

     

    SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL (SOFC) AND MATERIAL RESEARCH

     

  18. Reformer for Conversion of Diesel Fuel into CO and Hydrogen

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  19. Diesel Plasma Reformer

    FuelCell Energy, Inc., Danbury, CT

     

  20. Hot Anode Recirculation Pump for SOFC Systems

    Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies, Tempe, AZ

     

  21. Foil Gas Bearing Supported High Speed Centrifugal Blower

    R&D Dynamics Corporation, Bloomfield, CT

     

  22. Low-Cost High-Temperature Heat Exchanger for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using a Near-Net-Shape Ceramic Powder Forming Process

    Spinworks LLC, Erie, PA

     

     

    MATERIALS RESEARCH

     

  23. Maintainable Solution-Derived Nanocoatings for Advanced Boiler Systems

    Applied Thin Films, Inc., Evanston, IL

     

  24. Development of Electrically Mediated Electrophoretic Deposition for Thermal Barrier Coating Systems

    Faraday Technology, Inc., Clayton, OH

     

  25. Novel, High Capacity Hydrogen Storage System

    Farasis Energy, Inc., Hayward, CA

     

  26. STTR Project: Nanostructured Coatings by Pulsed Plasma Processing for Alloys Used in Coal-Fired Environments

    Karta Technologies, Inc., San Antonio, TX

     

     

    ADVANCED FOSSIL FUELS RESEARCH

     

  27. STTR Project: Accelerated Biomethanation of Sequestered Carbon Dioxide and Paraffin in Coal Beds

    Altuda Energy Corporation, San Antonio, TX

     

  28. An Economic Process for Coal Liquefaction to Liquid Fuels

    Specialties Group, Inc., Yardley, PA

     

     

    TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO ENERGY STORAGE FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

     

  29. High Performance Electrolytes for Electrochemical Capacitors

    ADA Technologies, Inc., Littleton, CO

     

  30. Low Cost Synthesis of High Surface Area Thermally Stable Lithium-Ion Battery

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  31. Abuse Tolerant, Voltage Stabilized Li-Ion Cell

    Farasis Energy, Inc., Hayward, CA

     

  32. Accelerated Calendar Life Prediction for Li-Ion Cells

    Farasis Energy, Inc., Hayward, CA

     

  33. Organic Additives as Redox Shuttles for Overcharge Protection of Lithium Ion Batteries

    Lithium Power Technologies, Inc., Manvel, TX

     

  34. STTR Project: Improved Performance of Lithium-Ion Cells at Low Temperature

    MER Corporation (Materials and Electrochemical Research), Tucson, AZ

     

  35. Shutdown Separators for Protection of Lithium-Ion Batteries Against Thermal Runaway

    Optodot Corporation, Allston, MA

     

  36. Electroactive Polymer Separator to Protect from Overcharging in Lithium Ion Batteries

    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

     

  37. Improved Low-Temperature Performance of Safer, Low-Cost Lithium Iron Phosphate Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries

    TIAX, LLC, Cambridge, MA

     

  38. Safer, Non-Toxic, Alternative Electrolytes

    TOXCO Inc., Folcroft, PA

     

  39. A Phase I Program to the Low Temperature Performance of Li-Ion Batteries

    Yardney Technical Products, Inc., Pawcatuck, CT

     

     

    TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYDROGEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

     

  40. Electrochemical Hydrogen Compressor

    Analytic Power, LLC, Woburn, MA

     

  41. Oil-Free Hydrogen Compressor

    Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc., Albany, NY

     

     

    ENERGY EFFICIENT MEMBRANES

     

  42. Electrolytic Process to Produce Sodium Hypochlorite Using NaSICON Ceramic Membranes

    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

     

  43. Novel Supported Carbon-Silica Nanocomposite Membranes for Air Separation

    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

     

  44. Hybrid Anti-Fouling Membrane System for Natural Gas Separation

    Compact Membrane Systems, Inc., Wilmington, DE

     

  45. Hybrid Membrane Distillation Process for Enhanced Integrated Ethanol Production

    Compact Membrane Systems, Inc., Wilmington, DE

     

  46. High Stability Thin Film Composite Reverse Osmosis Membranes

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  47. Nanocomposite Catalytic Membrane for Reagentless Hydrogen Peroxide Production

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  48. STTR Project:  Ultra-High Productivity Metal Membranes for Hydrogen Production Applications

    Hy9 Corporation, Woburn, MA

     

  49. Dehydration of Acids and Harsh Chemicals Via Pervaporation/Vapor Permeation Using Inorganic Membranes

    Media and Process Technology, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

     

  50. Hydrogen Recovery Via Nanoporous Carbon Membrane for Large Scale Refinery Application

    Media and Process Technology, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

     

  51. Novel Configurations for Low-Cost Large-Area Membrane Modules

    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA

     

  52. Novel Nanoporous Polymer Membranes for Gas and Vapor Separation

    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA

     

  53. Membrane Process for Bioethanol Production

    PoroGen, LLC, Medford, MA

     

  54. Membrane Mediated Extraction Process for Olefin/Paraffin Separation

    Trans Ionics Corporation, The Woodlands, TX

     

     

NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

 

  1. STTR Project: Development of Low Cost Conducting Polymer for Electrostatic Precipitators

    Applied Sciences, Inc., Cedarville, OH

     

  2. Chemically Stable Nanocomposite Hydrophilic Inorganic Pervaporation Membrane Modules

    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

     

  3. Electrically Releasable Adhesives for Facilitated Recycling of Manufactured Products

    EIC Laboratories, Inc., Norwood, MA

     

  4. Enhanced Catalysts from Nanostructured Materials

    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

     

  5. Nano Graphene Plate-Reinforced Polymer Composites

    NanoTek Instruments, Fargo, ND

     

  6. Multimodal Acoustic Mixing Process for Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composites

    Resodyn Corporation, Butte, MT

     

  7. Nanoporous Silica Slurry for Enhanced CMP of Low Power Consumption Copper Interconnects

    Sinmat, Inc., Gainesville, FL

     

  8. Nanocolorants for Packaging Films

    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

     

  9. Nanostrucutred Catalysts for Olefin Conversion

    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

     

  10. Filtration of Fluid Media Containing Very Fine Heavy Metals

    Wright Materials Research Co., Beavercreek, OH

     

     

    ALTERNATIVE REACTION MEDIA FOR INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL PROCESSES

     

  11. New Synthesis Route to Styrene Using Designer Ionic Liquids

    Exelus, Inc., Livingston, NJ

     

     

    SOLID STATE INORGANIC AND ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES FOR GENERAL LIGHTING

     

  12. A Novel Growth Technique for Large Diameter AlN Single Crystal

    Fairfield Crystal Technology, LLC, New Milford, CT

     

  13. High Efficiency White Mesh Phosphorescent OLEDs

    Universal Display Corporation, Ewing, NJ

     

     

    NEUTRON AND ELECTRON BEAM INSTRUMENTATION

     

  14. Design and Construction of a High Field Hybrid-Asymmetric Superconducting Magnet System for Neutron Scattering

    American Magnetics, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN

     

  15. New Brewster Angle Microscopy for Neutron Reflectometer Endstation

    Creative Light Source, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  16. A High Accuracy Mechanism for the Rotation of Electron Microscopy Samples

    Hummingbird Scientific, LLC, Olympia, WA

     

  17. High-Accuracy Full Rotation Sample Manipulator for Electron Tomography

    Hummingbird Scientific, LLC, Olympia, WA

     

  18. STTR Project: A Software Application for Data Processing Visualization, Qunitification, and Simulation of 3D Atomic-Scale Images

    Imago Sientific Instruments, Madison, WI

     

  19. STTR Project: An Automated Sample Handling Workcell for the SNS Liquids Reflectometer

    Square One Systems Design, Jackson, WY

     

  20. Silicon Microchannel Neutron Lens

    Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA

     

  21. Novel Large Area High Resolution Neutron Detector for the Spallation Neutron Source

    Proportional Technologies, Inc., Houston, TX

     

  22. A Robust Microfabricated Specimen Support with Integrated Capabilities for In Situ Experimentation in the Transmission Electron Microscope

    Protochips, Inc., Raleigh, NC

     

  23. A Compact Crystal Positioning System for Neutron Diffraction

    Square One Systems Design, Jackson, WY

     

  24. Reliable High Performance Carbon Nanotube and LaB6 Nanowire Field Emission Cathodes for STEM

    Xintek, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC

     

     

    MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

     

  25. STTR Project: Property Measurement and Improved Strength of Duplex SiC/SiC Ceramic Composites for Fast Reactor Fuel Cladding

    Gamma Engineering Corporation, Rockville, MD

     

  26. Evaluation of Nuclear Grade SiC/SiC Composites for Control Rod Sheaths

    Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc., Huntington Beach, CA

     

  27. Systems-Based Design of Ferritic-Martensitic Superalloys for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors

    QuesTek Innovations, LLC, Evanston, IL

     

     

    ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY

     

  28. Extreme Environment Control Sensors

    Luna Innovations Incorporated, Blacksburg, VA

     

  29. STTR Project: Economical High Performance Thermoplastic Composite Bipolar Plates

    NanoSonic, Inc., Christiansburg, VA

     

  30. Nuclear ROV Performance Improvement

    UTD, Inc., Springfield, VA

     

  31. Conversion of Input Data Between KENO and MCNP File Formats for Computer Criticality Assessments

    Visual Editor Consultants, Richland, WA

     

     

    INNOVATIVE WASTE HEAT RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY AND NOVEL COOLING SYSTEMS</