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

     

  32. Inorganic/Organic Flexible Nanocomposites with High Thermoelectric Figure of Merit

    Aspen Systems Inc., Marlborough, MA

     

  33. Thermionic Conversion of Automotive Waste Heat

    Astralux, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  34. Reduction of Parasitic Losses to Improve Quantum Well Efficiency

    Hi-Z Technology, Inc., San Diego, CA

     

  35. Nanotechnology Enabled Advanced Industrial Heat Transfer Fluids

    NEI Corporation, Piscataway, NJ

     

  36. Resonant Microstructures to Enhance Condenser Airside Heat Transfer

    TIAX, LLC, Cambridge, MA

     

  37. Field Emission Thermoelectric Coolers

    UHV Technologies, Inc., Fort Worth, TX

     

     

    ADVANCED MATERIALS

     

  38. An Advanced Nanophosphor Technology for General Illumination

    Boston Applied Technologies, Inc., Woburn, MA

     

  39. Abrasion-Resistant Membranes for Biomass Hydrolysate Clarification

    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

     

  40. Dimensionally Stable High Performance Membrane

    GINER, INC., Newton, MA

     

  41. Nano-Fabricated Hydrogen Separation Membranes

    ITN Energy Systems, Inc., Littleton, CO

     

  42. Low Cost Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicle Parts

    Material Innovation Technology, LLC, Hendersonville, NC

     

  43. Manufacturing Process for Novel Solid State Lighting Phosphors

    PhosphorTech Corporation, Lithia Springs, GA

     

  44. Development of Low Cost Manufacturable Shape Memory Foams for Automotive Shock Energy Adsorption

    Shape Change Technologies, Thousand Oaks, CA

     

     

    NEW ENERGY SOURCES

     

  45. Development of Marine Turbine Using a Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Generator

    Distributed Energy Systems, Inc., Wallingford, CT

     

  46. Novel Low Cost Processes for Production of Crystalline Silicon Wafers for Photovoltaic Industry

    GT Equipment Technologies, Inc., Merrimack, NH

     

  47. Thermal (Solar) Photovoltaics Using Luminescence Upconversions

    MetroLaser, Inc., Irvine, CA

     

  48. STTR Project: Direct Drive Power Buoy

    Peregrine Power, LLC, Wilsonville, OR

     

  49. Turbine Blade Monitoring with Fiber Optic Sensors

    Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA), Alexandria, VA

     

  50. Metal Hydride Slurry as a Novel Carrier of Hydrogen

    TIAX, LLC, Cambridge, MA

     

     

    ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGIES

     

  51. A Novel Thermal Management Method for SiC Power Electronics

    Advanced Thermal and Environmental Concepts, Inc., College Park, MD

     

  52. Thermal Management via Hybrid Wafers and Devices

    Astralux, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  53. Sectional Permanent Magnet Generator and Power Electronics for Multi-Megawatt Direct Drive Wind Turbines

    Distributed Energy Systems, Inc., Wallingford, CT

     

  54. Improved Performance, System Integrated Power Converter with Advanced Circuit Topology for Renewable Energy Applications

    Distributed Power, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA

     

  55. STTR Project: High-Energy-Density Nanocomposite Nd-Fe-B/Fe Magnets for Advanced Generator/Motor Applications

    FutureTek USA Corp., Dayton, OH

     

  56. Boron Nitride Capacitors for Advanced Power Electronic Devices

    Integrated Micro Sensors, Inc., Houston, TX

     

  57. STTR Project: Sliding Mode Pulsed Current Averaging IC Drivers for High Brightness Light Emitting Diodes

    SynDiTec, Inc., Gilroy, CA

     

     

    REACTIONS AND SEPARATIONS

     

  58. Novel Platform for Hybrid Distillation of Inorganic Acids

    Compact Membrane Systems, Inc., Wilmington, DE

     

  59. High Efficiency Electro-Refining for Direct Capture of Saleable Metals

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  60. Gas Phase Catalytic Oxidation of Cyclohexane to Cyclohexanone and Adipic Acid

    EverNu Technology, LLC, Maple Glen, PA

     

  61. Micro/Nano-Encapsulation of Partial Oxidation Biocatalysts

    LNKChemsolutions, Lincoln, NE

     

  62. Spiral-Wound Modules as Novel Structured Packing for Distillation

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

     

  63. Countercurrent Process for Lignin Separation from Biomass Matrix

    PureVision Technology, Inc., Fort Lupton, CO

     

     

    SENSORS AND CONTROLS FOR EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONS

     

  64. STTR Project: Robust Microsensors for Automobile Exhaust Monitoring and Control

    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

     

  65. STTR Project: Fiber-Optic Sensor with Simultaneous Temperature, Pressure, and Chemical Sensing Capabilities

    MicroMaterials, Inc., Tampa, FL

     

  66. Raman Scattering Sensor for Control of the Acid Alkylation Acid Process in Gasoline Production

    Process Instruments, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

     

  67. Advanced On-Line Geothermal Steam Quality and Purity Monitoring Sensors

    Thermochem, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA

     

  68. Accelerometer-Based Feedback for the Control of an HCCI Engine

    TIAX, LLC, Cambridge, MA

     

  69. Geothermal Two-Phase Flow Meter

    Two-Phase Engineering and Research, Santa Rosa, CA

     

     

    FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

     

  70. Advanced Quasi Optical Launcher Systems

    Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., Saratoga, CA

     

  71. 3D Modeling Tool for High Density and High Mach Number Plasma Accelerator Research

    FAR-TECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

     

  72. Resistive Wall Mode Internal Structure Identification by Soft X-Ray Contrast Enhancing Technique

    FAR-TECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

     

  73. Virtual Diagnostics Toolset for Tokamak Simulations

    FAR-TECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

     

  74. Non-Perturbing Multi-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor

    FieldMetrics Inc, Seminole, FL

     

  75. Plasma Jet Injection of Angular Momentum in the Maryland Centrifugal Experiment

    HyperV Technologies Corp., Fairfax Station, VA

     

  76. ICC Experiment Performance Improvement Through Advanced Feedback Controllers for High-Power Low-Cost Switching Power Amplifiers

    Nelson Scientific Explorations LLC (NSX Limited, LLC), Mountlake Terrace, WA

     

  77. STTR Project: Plasma Source for a Diagnostic Neutral Beam

    NOVA Photonics, Inc., Princeton, NJ

     

  78. Framework for Modernization and Componentization of Fusion Modules

    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

     

     

    ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS FOR FUSION ENERGY SYSTEMS

     

  79. Refractory Substrate/Capillary Assisted/Thin Flowing Lithium Film Plasma Facing Component

    Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc., Lancaster, PA

     

  80. Innovative Nanoparticle Insulation Systems for Fusion Magnets

    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO

     

  81. Modified Epoxy Resin Systems as Composite Insulation in Fusion Confinement Systems

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

  82. Improved Internal-Tin Nb3Sn Conductors for ITER and Other Fusion Applications

    Supergenics I, LLC, Sarasota, FL

     

  83. Advanced Tungsten Structures for Plasma-Facing Components in Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy Reactors

    Ultramet, Pacoima, CA

     

  84. Flow Channel Inserts for Dual-Coolant ITER Test Blanket Modules

    Ultramet, Pacoima, CA

     

    HIGH ENERGY DENSITY PHYSICS FOR INERTIAL FUSION ENERGY

     

  85. STTR Project: Axial Magnetic-Field-Enhanced, High-Density Plasma Neutralized Beam Transport for High Energy Density Physics and Inertial Fusion Energy

    Acree Technologies Incorporated, Oakland, CA

     

  86. A Computational Tool for Studying the Merging of Plasma Jets to Create Warm and Hot Dense Matter

    FAR-TECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

     

  87. STTR Project: Development of Spectral and Atomic Models for Diagnosing Energetic Particle Characteristics in Fast Ignition Experiments

    Prism Computational Sciences, Inc., Madison, WI

     

     

    HIGH-FIELD SUPERCONDUCTOR AND SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH ENERGY PARTICLE COLLIDERS

     

  88. Inert-Gas Buffering for Particle Size Separation of Superconductor Precursor Powders

    Accelerator Technology Corporation, College Station, TX

     

  89. New Highly Radiation-Resistant Insulation Process for High Field Accelerator Magnets

    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO

     

  90. Internal-Tin Nb/Sn Strand with Enhanced Ti Additions Aimed at 17 T Optimization

    Global Research and Development, Inc., Troy, OH

     

  91. Development of MgB2 for Near Term HEP Applications

    Hyper Tech Research Inc, Troy, OH

     

  92. Feasibility of Cost-Effective, Long Length, BSCCO 2212 Round Wires, for Very High Field Magnets Beyond 12 Tesla at 4.2 Kelvin

    SCI Engineered Materials, Inc., Columbus, OH

     

  93. An Advanced Ternary Nb3Sn with ZrO2 Precipitates Via the PIT Process

    Supercon, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA

     

  94. An Innovative Low Cost, High Strength Stabilizer for High Field Bi2212 Superconductors

    Supercon, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA

     

  95. Composite Filament, Nb3Sn Superconductor for HEP Applications

    Superconducting Systems, Inc., Waltham, MA

     

  96. Improvement of the Properties of Tubular Internal-Tin Nb3Sn

    Supergenics I, LLC, Sarasota, FL

     

  97. A New PIT Nb3Sn Process, Toward Improved Cost-Performance for HEP High Field Magnets

    SupraMagnetics, Inc., Southington, CT

     

     

    ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS

     

  98. Cryogenic Vibration Sensor for ILC Quadrupole Magnets

    Energen, Inc., Lowell, MA

     

  99. Development of a Multilayer Dielectric Loaded Accelerating Structure

    Euclid TechLabs, LLC, Solon, OH

     

  100. Experimental and Numerical Studies of Particle  Acceleration by an Active Microwave Medium

    Euclid TechLabs, LLC, Solon, OH

     

  101. Automated Transfer Map Generator Using Electromagnetic Field Solutions

    G. H. Gillespie Associates, Inc., Del Mar, CA

     

  102. STTR Project: Reverse Emittance Exchange for Muon Colliders

    MUONS, Inc., Batavia, IL

     

  103. Multi-Processor Embedded Front-End Electronics Platform with Multi-Function Network for Pulsed Accelerator Control Systems

    NYCB Real-Time Computing, Inc., Locust Valley, NY

     

  104. An X-band, Traveling Wave, Deflection Mode Cavity for Ultra-Fast Beam Manipulation and Diagnosis

    RadiaBeam Technologies, LLC, Los Angeles, CA

     

  105. A 3D Finite-Element Modeling Tool for Multipacting Analysis

    Simulation Technology and Applied Research, Mequon, WI

     

  106. An Advanced Simulation Toolkit for Photon Band Gap Accelerators

    Simulation Technology and Applied Research, Mequon, WI

     

  107. Fabrication of Complex Copper Cooling Devices Using Ultrasonic Metal Consolidation to Locally Cool and Monitor High Energy Electron Sources

    Solidica, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI

     

  108. Highly Polarized Photocathodes Via Minimization of Spin Relaxation

    SVT Associates, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN

     

  109. Code Hilt: a Graphical User Interface Client for Parallel Particle Accelerator Codes

    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

     

  110. Novel Polycrystalline Ceramic Laser for RF Guns

    Technology Assessment and Transfer, Inc., Annapolis, MD

     

     

    RADIO FREQUENCY ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS AND COLLIDERS

     

  111. 1.3GHz RF Couplers with Double Windows Design and Self-Kept Vacuum

    AMAC International, Inc., Newport News, VA

     

  112. Innovative Modular, Multiple Power Levels, 325 MHz Spokes Cavities Power Couplers

    AMAC International, Inc., Newport News, VA

     

  113. 200 MW L-Band Annular Beam Klystron for Accelerators

    Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., Saratoga, CA

     

  114. Multiple Beam Klystron with Doubly Convergent Electron Guns

    Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., Saratoga, CA

     

  115. Modular Multipurpose RF Amplifier

    Diversified Technologies, Inc., Bedford, MA

     

  116. New Concepts for Pulse Power Modulators

    Diversified Technologies, Inc., Bedford, MA

     

  117. Comprehensive Tuning System for Cost Reduction in SRF Cavities

    Energen, Inc., Lowell, MA

     

  118. A Reliable, Compact, and Inexpensive Klystron for the International Linear Collider

    FAR-TECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

     

  119. A 200 MHz High Power RF Amplifier

    FM Technologies, Inc., Chantilly, VA

     

  120. Breakdown Suppression in Accelerating Structures Using Electron Beam Processing

    FM Technologies, Inc., Chantilly, VA

     

  121. High Gradient Research on 17 Gigahertz Accelerating Structures

    Haimson Research Corporation, Santa Clara, CA

     

  122. Marx Based Modulator for ILC

    ISA Corporation, Dublin, CA

     

  123. A Silicon Carbide Switch for High Energy Physics Applications

    Mount Blodgett Design, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO

     

  124. STTR Project: Muon Capture, Phase Rotation, and Precooling in Pressurized RF Cavities

    MUONS, Inc., Batavia, IL

     

  125. 20-MW Magnicon for ILC

    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

     

  126. Dielectric-Lined High-Gradient Accelerator Structure

    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

     

  127. Ferroelectric Switch for a High-Power Ka-Band Active Pulse Compressor

    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

     

  128. High-Power Ka-Band Window and Resonant Ring

    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

     

  129. Microwave Joining of Ceramic Structures for Advanced High Energy Accelerators Using a Novel Quasi-Optical Elliptical Cavity

    RWBruce Associates, Inc., Arnold, MD

     

  130. An Advanced Accelerator Solid State Marx Type Pulsed Modulator

    Stangenes Industries, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

     

     

    HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS DETECTORS

     

  131. Novel Solid State Photodetector to Enable Future Scintillating Fiber Detection Experiments

    Amplification Technologies, Inc., Brooklyn, NY

     

  132. UV-Sensitive Solid State Photodetector for Dark Matter Detection Using Liquid Xenon

    Amplification Technologies, Inc., Brooklyn, NY

     

     

    HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING

     

  133. High-Performance Secure Database Access Technologies for HEP Grids

    PIOCON Technologies, Inc., Naperville, IL

     

  134. GSIMF:  A Grid Software Installation Management Framework

    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

     

     

    HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORKS

     

  135. Workstation Network Interfaces for 10 Gbps and Beyond

    Acadia Optronics, LLC, Rockville, MD

     

  136. Scalable Intrusion Detection System for Rapid Global Detection of Network Attacks

    Advanced Science and Novel Technology Company, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

     

  137. Ultra High Speed Transport Control Protocol and Architecture

    Broadata Communications, Inc., Torrance, CA

     

  138. Dynamically Provisioned GMPLS Optical Networks

    Calient Networks, San Jose, CA

     

  139. An Integrated Authorization and Intrusion Detection Systems for GMPLS Control Plane

    Computer Networks & Software, Inc., Springfield, VA

     

  140. STTR Project: RDMA Directly Over DWDM Using Fast Optical Control Plane Provisioning for Low Latency in High Speed Networks

    Luna Innovations Incorporated, Blacksburg, VA

     

  141. Interoperability Between Ultra High-Speed Networks and Traditional IP Networks

    RNET Technologies, Inc, Palo Alto, CA

     

     

    SCALABLE MIDDLEWARE AND GRID TECHNOLOGIES

     

  142. MatGrid - An Open-Source Matlab Interface for Grid Computing

    Peregrino Technology, Andover, MA

     

  143. STTR Project: Performance Monitoring, Prediction, and Run-Time Adaption of Grid-Distributed Applications

    3DGeo Development Inc., Santa Clara, CA

     

     

    NUCLEAR PHYSICS SOFTWARE AND DATA MANAGEMENT

     

  144. Affordable Petabyte Storage for Scientific Data Distribution and Archiving

    MicroContinuum, Inc., Cambridge, MA

     

  145. DAST: A Low Cost, High Performance, Scalable Data Storage System

    Nimble Services, Inc., Houston, TX

     

  146. STTR Project: Digital Signal Processing Electronics for Silicon Strip Detectors

    RIS Corp., Knoxville, TN

     

  147. FPGA-Based Multiprocessor Architecture for LQCD Computations

    RNET Technologies, Inc, Palo Alto, CA

     

  148. Grid Service for User-Centric Job Monitoring

    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

     

  149. Next-Generation XML Compression for Grid Computing

    UtopiaCompression Corp., Los Angeles, CA

     

     

    NUCLEAR PHYSICS ELECTRONICS DESIGN AND FABRICATION

     

  150. Multi-Sampling System with a Tree Architecture for Pulse Shape Analysis

    Advanced Science and Novel Technology Company, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

     

  151. High-Gain Active Pixel Sensors for High-Resolution Tracking

    APEAK, INC., Newton, MA

     

  152. Next-Generation Active Pixel Sensor Device with CMOS Avalanche Photodiodes

    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

     

     

    NUCLEAR PHYSICS ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY

     

  153. High Temperature, Superconducting, Thinfilm Coatings for RF Accelerator Cavities

    Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation (AASC), San Leandro, CA

     

  154. SQUID-Based Nondestructive Testing Equipment of Dished Niobium Sheets for SRF Cavities

    AMAC International, Inc., Newport News, VA

     

  155. Broadband Excitation of ECR Plasmas

    Scientific Solutions, San Diego, CA

     

  156. Improved Nb for Superconducting RF Cavities

    Shear Form, Inc., College Station, TX

     

  157. High Z Droplets -- A Novel Source of Heavy Ions for Nuclear Physics

    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

     

  158. Three-Dimensional Self-Consistent Simulations of Multipacting in Superconducting Radio Frequency Cavities

    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

     

  159. Cost-Effective, High-Performance, High-Purity Niobium Superconducting Radio Frequency Cavities

    Ultramet, Pacoima, CA

     

     

    NUCLEAR PHYSICS PARTICLE AND RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEMS, INSTRUMENTATION, AND TECHNIQUES

     

  160. Design and Fabrication Issues of a High Resolution Fragment Separator for RIA

    I. C. Gomes Consulting and Investment, Inc., Naperville, IL

     

  161. Germanium-76 Isotope Separation by Cryogenic Distillation

    Medical Isotopes, Inc., Pelham, NH

     

  162. Three-Dimensional High-Resolution Gamma Ray Detector for RIA

    NOVA R&D, Inc., Riverside, CA

     

  163. New Scintillating Fiber Geometries

    Paradigm Optics, Vancouver, WA

     

  164. Segmentation of the Outer Contact on P-Type Coaxial Germanium Detectors

    PHDs, Raymond, WA

     

  165. Fast, Dense, Low Cost Scintillator for Nuclear Physics

    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

     

  166. High Resolution Gamma Ray Spectrometer for Nuclear Physics

    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

     

  167. Commercial and Cost Effective Production of Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) Foils

    Tech-Etch, Inc., Plymouth, MA

     

     

    TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT THE NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM

     

  168. Combinatorial Approach for the Discovery of New Scintillating Materials

    AJJER LLC, Tucson, AZ

     

  169. Production Crystal Growth System Design for Aluminum Antimonide (AlSb)

    AlSb Crystal Technology, Inc., Livermore, CA

     

  170. Next Generation, Rugged, Low-Cost UV Femtosecond Laser Ablation System for Microanalysis

    New Wave Research, Fremont, CA

     

  171. Algorithms for Multilook Effluent Detection and Identification

    Space Computer Corporation, Los Angeles, CA

     

  172. Portable NMR Spectrometer Console

    TECMAG, Inc., Houston, TX

     

  173. Low Cost Digital Electronics for Isotope Analysis with Microcalorimeters

    XIA, LLC, Newark, CA

     

     

    RESEARCH TO SUPPORT PROLIFERATION DETECTION

     

  174. Solid State Laser Providing Efficient Conversion to the UV for Proliferation Detection

    Aculight Corporation, Bothell, WA

     

  175. External Cavity Stabilized LWIR QCL

    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

     

  176. ISENS: Information Processing System for Sensor Data

    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

     

     

    RESEARCH TO SUPPORT GROUND-BASED NUCLEAR EXPLOSION MONITORING

     

  177. Wireless Ad-Hoc Networking for Seismic Monitoring of Nuclear Explosions

    Radiospire Networks, LLC, Boxboro, MA

     

  178. Position Sensitive Alpha Counter for RASA Filter Screening

    XIA, LLC, Newark, CA