U.S. Department of Energy
Small Business Innovation Research and
Small Business Technology Transfer Program
FY 2007 Phase I - Awards by State
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc. Reducing the Effective Filament Diameter of
2010F Franklin Street Niobium-Tin Superconductors
Huntsville, AL 35804-2470
Niobium
Tin superconductors have had large improvements in current density over the past
few years. However, the effective filament diameters of these conductors are too
large, and this can limit their application in certain areas. This
project will develop an alternate technology, hydrostatic drawing, that
removes these limits and will be capable of producing multi-filament
superconductors with much smaller effective filament diameters.
STTR Project
Renewable Oil International LLC Production of Home Heating Oils and
3115 Northington Court Upgraded Bio-oils by Aqueous-Phase
Suite 145 Catalytic Processing of Bio-oils Produced
Florence, AL 35630 from Fast Pyrolysis of Woody Biomass
The project will
produce liquid biofuels from wood biomass resources by fast pyrolysis followed
by upgrading of the pyrolysis oils. This
research will be a key step towards ending global warming, improving national
security, and improving rural economies by reducing our dependence on petroleum
feedstocks.
Mesolight, LLC High-Efficiency and Less Expensive
1764 N Leverett #263 Nanocrystal-Based Scintillator
Fayetteville, AR 72703
This project will develop high efficiency and less expensive nanocomposite scintillators, based upon nanocrystals embedded in transparent polymer matrices.
Nanomaterials and Nanofabrication Improved Light Extraction Efficiencies
Laboratories (NN-Labs, LLC) of White pc-LEDs for SSL by using Non-Toxic,
PO Box 2168 Non-Scattering, Bright, and Stable Doped
Fayetteville, AR 72702-2168 ZnSe Quantum Dot Nanophosphors
This project will
develop novel non-toxic doped-semiconductor nanophosphors to improve the energy
efficiency of high brightness white light emitting diodes (LEDs) for general
illumination applications. The
nationwide energy cost savings for lighting in buildings alone could reach into
the billions of dollars annually and provide an environmental benign alternative
to fluorescent lamps which contain mercury vapor.
STTR Project
Burge Environmental, Inc. In-situ Monitoring of the Radioactive
6100 South Maple Avenue Contaminant Tc-99 in Groundwater Using
Suite 114 a Reagentless Equilibrium-based Sensor
Tempe, AZ 85283-2872
A field-deployable
monitoring system for the cost-effective and rapid determination of radioactive
substances in the groundwater at federal sites. The development of the system
will decrease the future cost of site remediation.
Diversified Energy Corporation HydroMax - Overcoming the Challenges
2020 W. Guadalupe Road of Industrial Coal Gasification
Suite 5
Gilbert, AZ 85233
HydroMax, an
advanced breakthrough coal gasification approach, promises to provide an
economical source of fuel for the industrial sector, accounting for more than
30% of natural gas consumption. This project will perform
technical and economic feasibility analyses, laboratory testing, and
requirements definition of the HydroMax process for industrial applications.
STTR Project
MER Corporation (Materials and Microchannel Magnetic Coolers with
Electrochemical Research) Negative Magnetocaloric Effect
7960 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85706-9237
Combination of novel magnetocaloric materials, design and technology will lead to the development of lightweight, compact, and low cost cooling devices.
NP Photonics, Inc. Spontaneous Brillouin Scattering
9030 S. Rita Road, Suite 120 Temperature/Strain Sensors for CICC
Tucson, AZ 85747-9102 Superconductors
This project will
use spontaneous Brillouin backscattering in fiber for simultaneous
spatially-resolved temperature and strain determination in real time in
cryogenics, which is achieved by measuring the Brillouin frequency shift and the
gain bandwidth simultaneously. The
real-time distributed sensor provides the intermediate tools for
superconductivity quench detection in large superconducting magnets, which can
be widely used in large facilities, such as power plants, particle accelerators,
and plasma fusion confinement systems. In addition, the proposed real-time
distributed temperature/stain sensor can also provide the capability of advance
warnings, and eventually generating countermeasures that minimize the effects of
terrorism, or natural and accidental event.
Ridgetop Group, Inc Radiation Hardened High Performance ADC
6595 N Oracle Road, 153
Tucson, AZ 85704
This project will
develop a high speed data conversion component for use in critical experiments.
Novel architectures that provide high speed data conversion and consume
low power will support portable consumer electronic devices such as video
display converters and imaging arrays.
STTR Project
Add-Vision, Inc. Materials Degradation Analysis and
1600 Green Hills Road Development to Enable Ultra Low Cost,
Suite 100 Web-Processed White P-OLED for SSL
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
This
project will develop new technologies for ultra low cost printing of specialty
solid state lighting in thin, flexible and robust forms. By identifying the
degradation mechanisms of the light-emitting organic materials of this approach
and developing targeted solutions, this project will bring this technology to
products using U.S.-based manufacturing.
Adelphi Technology Inc. Neutron Compound Refractive Prisms
981-B Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA 94070
The proposed neutron compound refractive prism will separate neutrons by wavelength and spin. This device combines the functions of a monochromator and polarizer, and will deliver more narrowband, polarized neutron intensity than existing devices at far less cost and complexity. The device aids materials analysis, non-destructive testing, crystallography (for proteomics and genomics), and the analysis of magnetic films used in information storage technology.
STTR Project
Adelphi Technology Inc. High-Energy Gamma-Ray Calibration Source
981-B Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA 94070
The proposed device will permit the accurate calibration of gamma-ray detectors used in national and international nuclear safeguard programs to identify radioactive sources and nuclear material. The device will be portable, self-contained and will reduce the need for radioactive sources, which are currently used for the calibration of these detectors.
Aegis Technology Inc. A High-temperature Sealing
3300 A Westminster Technology for Gas Separation Devices
Santa Ana, CA 92703
This project will develop a reliable, high temperature seal material for gas separation devices needed in a variety of advanced energy systems. The reliable, high-temperature seals, in addition to their use in energy conversion/power generation systems, should have numerous applications in gas separation and purification (e.g. oxygen for medical and semiconductor use, hydrogen for chemical reactors and as an on-board fuel), chemical reactors (e.g., for the economical upgrading of low-grade fuels), and energy conversion devices (fuel cells).
STTR Project
Aegis Technology Inc. High Efficiency, Cost Effective Thermoelectric
3300 A Westminster Materials/Devices for Industrial Process
Santa Ana, CA 92703 Refrigeration and Waste Heat Recovery
High-efficiency,
cost-effective thermoelectric materials/devices for industrial process
refrigeration and waste heat recovery will significantly save the large amount
of energy used for a variety of cooling, and reduce the use of refrigerants that
contribute significantly to the global warming.
Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Enhanced Plasma Throughput for
626 Whitney Street Superconducting Niobium Thin Film
San Leandro, CA 94577-1116 Deposition in RF Accelerator Cavities
This project will
further develop the CED™ process for coating the inside of copper RF
accelerator cavities with high-quality niobium films.
This technology will allow high-energy particle accelerators that are
used for fundamental physics research to achieve higher energy at lower cost
than present designs.
Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Flexible Environmental Barrier
626 Whitney Street Technology for OLEDs
San Leandro, CA 94577-1116
This project seeks to develop improved moisture barriers for increased lifetimes for flexible OLED lighting. The public benefits of a viable OLED display industry are due to the revolutionary transformation in energy efficiency as the U.S. gradually shifts to LED and OLED-based lighting.
Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Low Temperature MgB2 Deposition for SRF
626 Whitney Street
San Leandro, CA 94577-1116
The
cost of superconducting large particle accelerators like the ILC is greater than
$6 billion of which nearly $300 million is superconducting materials. If
lower cost, higher temperature superconductors like magnesium diboride can be
implemented, a cost savings of 10× could be realized.
Altex Technologies Corporation Efficient Dewatering System for Biomass
244 Sobrante Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
The project will
develop a lower-cost way to remove water from biomass, sludge and other
materials. The process will promote the use of biomass fuel in power generation,
reducing drying costs by $480 million/year, and greenhouse gas emissions by 50
million tons/year.
Altex Technologies Corporation Low Cost Microchannel Heat Exchangers
244 Sobrante Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Under the Phase I
project, the innovative microchannel heat exchanger will be designed.
Compact, lightweight and low cost microchannel heat exchangers will
facilitate and reduce costs for many industrial processes, which currently rely
on large and heavy heat exchangers.
STTR Project
American Biodiesel, Inc. dba Efficient Processing of Algal
Community Fuels Bio-Oils for Biodiesel Production
336 Encinitas Boulevard
Suite 130
Encinitas, CA 92023
This
project will investigate cost and energy effective processes for making
biodiesel from bio-oils produced by algae. Benefits
include job creation, reduced environmental and health impacts associated with
petroleum diesel emissions, less reliance on foreign oil, and a more diverse
energy portfolio necessary for national energy security and future economic
growth.
STTR Project
Anabas, Inc. Enhanced Collaborative Visualization
440 Davis Court for the Fusion Community
Suite 1316
San Francisco, CA 94111
Fusion energy is
being developed by nationally and internationally distributed teams that require
new powerful tools to share in real-time the data needed to control experiments
at expensive fusion facilities. This project will develop the needed interactive
control environment that leverages approaches with sustainable commercial bases
in science and digital entertainment.
Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. A 200 kW, 350 MHz Inductive Output
690 Port Drive Tube for RF Accelerators
San Mateo, CA 94404-1010
This
project will investigate fundamental mode and higher order mode (HOM) IOTs for
potential accelerator applications. Successful
development of multiple beam inductive output tubes will demonstrate a new, high
efficiency source for many high power RF applications. The device is simpler,
more efficient, and less expensive then current devices.
Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. Fundamental Power Coupler Using
690 Port Drive Overmoded Waveguide Technology for
San Mateo, CA 94404-1010 Superconducting Cavities
This program will
develop new power coupler technology for the ILC. The technology developed will
significantly advance the state-of-the-art
in coupler design and be applicable to many world-wide
accelerator projects.
Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. A 30 MW, 200 MHz Inductive Output
690 Port Drive Tube for RF Accelerators
San Mateo, CA 94404-1010
A
fundamental mode (FM) multiple beam (MB) inductive output tube (IOT) is a
candidate RF source to provide this power. The FM MB IOT offers compactness and
improved efficiency. This program will generate designs for all major tube
components. Successful development
of multiple beam inductive output tubes will demonstrate a new, high efficiency
source for many high power RF applications.
DULY Research Inc. Beatwave Photoinjector as THz Source
1912 MacArthur Street
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-1111
This project aims at the development of a new, compact, Terahertz radiation source for myriad applications. The commercial goal is to deliver an effective tool for smaller labs and businesses in biology, solid-state physics, superconductivity, environment monitoring, homeland security, defense, communication, and medicine.
FAR-TECH, Inc. X-ray Monitoring Tool for Optimizing
3550 General Atomics Court Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Sources
MS 15-155
San Diego, CA 92121
This project will
develop a diagnostic tool that will decrease the cost of operating sources of
highly charged ions that are used in nuclear physics research as well as
industrial applications.
FAR-TECH, Inc. Spent Nuclear Fuel Separation With
3550 General Atomics Court the Archimedes Plasma Mass Filter
MS 15-155
San Diego, CA 92121
This project
proposes to explore the feasibility of using the Archimedes Plasma Mass Filter
to augment chemical processing of spent nuclear fuel, thereby potentially
reducing the cost and environmental impact of recycling nuclear fuel.
FAR-TECH, Inc. The Influence of Non-Ideal Effects
3550 General Atomics Court on Instablility an Plasma Dynamics
MS 15-155 of Current Carrying Plasma
San Diego, CA 92121
Z-pinches are
cost-effective and efficient; converting stored electrical energy directly into
plasma energy and generating much higher confining magnetic fields than can be
externally imposed. Their simple linear geometry, yet only partly understood
behavior, makes them an attractive challenge both for basic plasma physics and
for industrial applications.
Fetch Technologies, Inc. Relevance Ranking of Documents Using
2041 Rosecrans Avenue Relations and Text
Suite 245
El Segundo, CA 90245
This project will
develop technology to provide researcher-friendly metasearch results of textual
knowledge-bases. If successful, this project will improve text retrieval
technologies in domains where documents are networked in meaningful ways.
Genomatica, Inc. Development of Saccharomyces
5405 Morehouse Drive Cerevisiae Strains for Continuous
Suite 210 Bioprocessing at Low pH
San Diego, CA 92121
This
project will create microbial strains and processes for synthesizing several
commodity chemicals, and will demonstrate a general framework for the
development of superior bioprocessing technology. Ultimately, such bio-based
processes using renewable feedstocks could replace petrochemical processes for
these chemicals.
Geomatrix Consultants, Inc. Accounting for Model Uncertainties
2101 Webster Street Using Reliability Methods -
12th Floor Application to Carbon Dioxide
Oakland, CA 94612-3027 Geologic Sequestration System
This project will
develop an efficient and accurate numerical code for assessing uncertainty
associated with prediction of various subsurface conditions, such as carbon
sequestration, groundwater remediation, aquifer and waste storage. The product
will allow more effective and reliable engineering designs that account for
model prediction variability and are more likely to achieve the performance goal
of the system.
Geomatrix Consultants, Inc. Global Optimization Model for
2101 Webster Street 12th Floor Chemical Containment and
Oakland, CA 94612-3027 Remediation Systems
This project will
develop an efficient and robust code enhancement for optimization of numerical
model predictions for subsurface flow and transport problems. Application of the
new code to design and operation of groundwater remediation and monitoring
systems can provide significant performance and cost benefits to the public.
Gevo, Inc. Anaerobic Expression of Pyruvate
133 N. Altadena Drive Dehydrogenase for Producing Biofuels
Suite 310 in Fermentative Pathways
Pasadena, CA 91107-7328
Butanol is a better transportation fuel than ethanol, but the current process for converting biomass to butanol is not economical, primarily due to the large amount of byproducts it generates. This project aims at engineering novel microorganisms that efficiently convert biomass to butanol without generating byproducts.
Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Low Conductivity SiC-Based Ceramic
Composites, Inc. Composites for Fusion Blanket Flow
18411 Gothard Street Channel Inserts
Unit B
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Fusion energy is the long term source of clean, non-polluting power, but developemt of new materials that can operate in the high neutron flux environment of a fusion reactor is required. This proposal addresses the development of a high temperature material compatible with the fusion energy environment and possesses the necessary component specific properties will improve efficiency and minimize down-time.
HyPerComp, Inc. Development of a Rapid Turnaround
31255 Cedar Valley Drive Modeling Ability for PbLi Blanket Module
Suite 327
Westlake Village, CA 91362-7140
Development of rapid simulation capabilities proposed will enable dramatic savings in the cost associated with testing and reduce the risk in the U.S. participation in ITER and other fusion based power generation programs. It holds critical enabling potential for efficient thermal management of fusion energy systems, and paves the way for their safe, reliable, economic and environmentally benign operation.
STTR Project
InnoSense LLC Refractory Coated Silica Aerogels Catchers for
2531 West 237th Street the Fast Release of Unstable Light Nuclei
Suite 127
Torrance, CA 90505
This project will
develop and demonstrate refractory coated silica aerogels as isotope catchers
for the efficient production of unstable light nuclei. This project will support
the DOE-RIA-lite Program objectives, which aim at developing production methods
and enhancing the beam intensity of short-lived rare isotopes.
Los Gatos Research Isotope Analyzer for Real-Time
67 East Evelyn Avenue Measurements in the Field
Suite 3
Mountain View, CA 94041
This project will
develop the first ultrasensitive methane isotope analyzer that will provide fast
measurements in ambient air in real time for landfills, oil and gas exploration,
and environmental research.
Los Gatos Research Novel Instrumentation for Real-Time
67 East Evelyn Avenue Combustion Monitoring and Control
Suite 3
Mountain View, CA 94041
This
project will support the development and demonstration of a novel instrument
with unprecedented sensitivity, accuracy and reliability for monitoring and
control of combustion emissions and of power plants and industrial processes;
for engine diagnostics and for automobile monitoring; and for measurements of
atmospheric pollutants, trace gases and greenhouse gases.
Los Gatos Research Ultrasensitive Airborne
67 East Evelyn Avenue Instrumentation for the
Suite 3 Quantification of Aerosol Precursors
Mountain View, CA 94041
This project will develop a flight-based analyzer to study chemical species that are critical in formation of aerosol particulates. These particulates have been strongly implicated in global warming and pulmonary diseases.
Luminit, LLC Flexible Spectrum Splitting
20600 Gramercy Place Holographic Concentrators
Suite 203
Torrance, CA 90501
Advances in
photovoltaic technology are being sought to improve solar energy production such
that solar energy is competitive with other forms of renewable electricity by
the year 2015. This project proposes a laminated holographic film that focuses
lightwaves on solar cells to significantly improve the efficiency of existing
photovoltaic technology.
MDS Company Development of a 201 MHz 10 MW
7200 Woodrow Drive Hollow Beam Klystron
Oakland, CA 94611
The future MUON
Collider, when developed, will require low cost vacuum amplifiers capable of
long life with high reliability. The unique combination of a hollow beam
electron gun and a conservative interaction circuit is capable of satisfying
these needs.
Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. Biobutanol Production with Hybrid
1360 Willow Road Membrane-Distillation
Menlo Park, CA 94025-1524
Due to economic
considerations, biobutanol is not currently produced as a biofuel even though it
has clear-cut performance advantages over bioethanol. The biobutanol production
process developed in this proposal is both cost and energy efficient and could
compete with petroleum-derived butanol production.
Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. Membrane Systems for Coal Bed
1360 Willow Road Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and
Menlo Park, CA 94025-1524 Methane Production
Injection of
carbon dioxide into coal beds is a promising sequestration technology,
particularly if coal bed methane displaced by the carbon dioxide can be
economically produced. Economical separation of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and
oxygen from this gas is key; membranes can be used effectively for this type of
separation.
Mirmar Sensor, LLC Digital Timing Electronics
5959 Hollister Avenue
Suite C
Goleta, CA 93117-3600
This
project will apply the technology developed in the extraction of energy
information form the gridless HPXe detector to timing of HPGe and NaI detector.
The nuclear physics related improvements will provide better
Homeland Security imaging systems and medical imaging diagnostic techniques for
the general public.
NovaWave Technologies, Inc. Real-Time Multispecies Greenhouse
900 Island Drive Gas Sensor
Suite 101
Redwood City, CA 94065-5150
This
proposal seeks to develop compact, low-cost, and highly reliable multispecies
trace gas sensors. These sensors are presently required for improving our
understanding of global climate change, for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions,
and for a variety of industrial process control applications.
Nu-Trek, Inc. Ultra Fast X-Ray Detector
17150 Via del Campo Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92127
This
project will develop an x-ray detector with a sub ps response time and timing
precision. It will be used to characterize and control the intensity, as well as
the temporal and spectral characteristics of ultra-short x-ray pulses.
One-Cycle Control, Inc. One-Cycle Controlled Reactive Power
13844 Alton Parkway Supply Inverter (OCC-RPSI) for
Suite 137 Distributed Energy
Irvine, CA 92618
This
project will enable grid operators to leverage numerous small distributed-energy
resources to inject reactive power on demand, to improve the stability,
capacity, and reliability of the electric grid.
Particle Beam Lasers, Inc. A 6-D Muon Cooling System using Achromat Bends
18925 Dearborn Street
Northridge, CA 91324-2807
The project
proposed is a feasibility study for a 6-D muon cooling system using achromat
bends. The ultimate goal is to design, build, test and operate such a system at
a national accelerator site or commercial ion laser facility.
Physical Optics Corporation Capacitive Output Radiation Detector
20600 Gramercy Place, Building 100
Torrance, CA 90501-1821
Agencies charged with limiting nuclear proliferation are interested in developing highly massproducible radiation detectors that take advantage of the capabilities of a new semiconductor material, cadmium zinc telluride. The proposed technology will support the effecient mass production of large-volume highly sensitive radiation detectors to miniature pixel detectors.
Physical Optics Corporation Dual Wavelength In-Situ Cloud Lidar
20600 Gramercy Place, Building 100
Torrance, CA 90501-1821
A new in situ cloud
lidar will measure cloud properties with large sample volumes to fill the gap
between in situ cloud probing and remote sensing techniques. The proposed
small, cost effective, high performance lidar will be deployed as a cloud
property measuring instrument on aerial platforms.
Physical Optics Corporation Photoelectrochemical System for
20600 Gramercy Place, Building 100 Hydrogen Generation
Torrance, CA 90501-1821
An efficient apparatus will be designed, to be assembled from relatively inexpensive materials, to extract hydrogen by means of solar power, with water being the only consumable.
Picarro, Inc. Isotopic Carbon Dioxide Analyzer for
480 Oakmead Parkway Atmospheric Studies
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Measurement of small changes in the atmospheric carbon dioxide isotopic ratio provides important information related to greenhouse gases and global warming. Tracking the isotopic ratio facilitates the prediction of future climate trends.
Picarro, Inc. Methane and Carbon Dioxide
480 Oakmead Parkway Eddy-Covariance Flux Monitor
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Measurement
of small changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide and methane concentrations
provide important information related to greenhouse gases and global warming.
Tracking these gases facilitates the prediction of future climate trends.
RadiaBeam Technologies, LLC Novel Fabrication Techniques for the
1600 Sawtelle Boulevard, Suite 300 Production of RF Photoinjectors
Los Angeles, CA 90025
This project
proposes to develop a high-brightness, high average power electron gun
manufactured with innovative techniques. This promises to be a key enabling
technology for imaging and analysis applications of interest to homeland
security as well as industrial and academic programs.
RadiaBeam Technologies, LLC Single Shot Bunch Length Monitoring, Based on
1600 Sawtelle Boulevard Interferometer and Novel THz Sensing
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
This project proposes a novel diagnostic for measurements of ultra-fast, ultra-short beam parameters on a real time, single-shot basis in advanced accelerator facilities. This innovative device will yield previously unobserved time-scale resolutions and also be used to develop time-saving monitors that will greatly reduce wasted down time at these federally funded facilities. The innovation will thereby enable further research in cutting edge science like x-ray free electron lasers and linear colliders, and have a revolutionary impact in the field of terahertz imaging.
STTR Project
Solexant Corp. Nanoparticle Solar Cell
440 N. Wolfe Road
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
The development of high efficiency and low cost nanoparticle-based solar cells will enable the wide scale adoption of solar power for renewable, clean and inexpensive electricity production without the need for government subsidies.
SVV Technology Innovations, Inc. High Performance PV Concentrator
10027 E Taron Drive
Elk Grove, CA 95757
This project will
develop and demonstrate a new approach for making inexpensive solar panels for
generating electricity. It will make viable the large-scale, distributed energy
production from renewables and help meet the national goals of energy
independence, reduction of carbon emissions and fostering the job growth and
economic progress.
Thomas R Norris Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Turbine
Consultants in Engineering Acoustics Subsystem Performance, Test Program
225 Bush Street, Suite 380 for High Efficiency Gas Turbine
San Francisco, CA 94104 Exhaust Diffuser
Electric power
plant gas turbine exhaust systems often have inefficiencies, which can be
improved. This project seeks to demonstrate a readily installed, patentable
method of such improvements, reducing gas turbine fuel use an estimated average
of one-half percent, nationwide.
TransMembrane Biosciences Development of Efficient Bacterial
145 N. Sierra Madre, Suite #5 Hosts for Recombinant Membrane
Pasadena, CA 91107 Protein Production
A majority of membrane proteins are very difficult to obtain in any significant quantities, even at milligrams scale since their natural biosynthesis levels often are very low and currently available protein expression systems are not effective for membrane proteins. The development of a system capable of synthesizing any desired protein on a preparative sale is certainly one of the most important endeavors in biotechnology today. The expression system developed here could provide recombinant membrane proteins at quantities comparable to soluble protein expression systems.
Ultramet Silicon Carbide Tritium Permeation
12173 Montague Street Barriers for Steel Structural Components
Pacoima, CA 91331
Nuclear
fusion offers a viable alternative to fossil fuels for generating sufficient
electricity and meeting environmental requirements if materials are developed
that can deliver reliable operation in the demanding reactor environment. This
project will fabricate a tritium permeation barrier for fusion reactors that
will meet primary requirements while offering additional benefits
XIA, LLC Electronics for Large Superconducting
31057 Genstar Road Tunnel Junction Detector Arrays for
Hayward, CA 94544 Synchrotron Soft X-Ray Research
This work will develop low cost digital electronics to support large arrays of cryogenic detectors used to detect and measure the energy of very low energy x-rays. These detectors will be used at the nation's synchrotron x-ray facilities to support research in materials science, biology, geology and environmental research.
XIA, LLC High Rate Digital Signal Processing
31057 Genstar Road for Multi-Channel Microcalorimeters
Hayward, CA 94544
High precision
electronics will be developed which lower the cost and greatly increase the
performance of a new analytic method to detect electromagnetic radiation from
the near infrared to gamma rays. Its applications range from astronomy to
materials analysis, including nuclear nonproliferation efforts to determine the
composition, origin, and processing history of radioactive samples.
ADA Technologies, Inc. High Performance Carbon Nanomaterials
8100 Shaffer Parkway for Electrochemical Capacitors
Suitte 130
Littleton, CO 80127-4107
High performance, safe, and long-lived electrochemical capacitors are critical for utility applications. This project proposes to develop high performance electrode materials and combine them with environmentally benign electrolytes to develop advanced electrochemical capacitors to fulfill this requirement.
Aerophase, Inc. Alternative Reaction/Extraction
401 Mountain View Avenue Media to Reduce Energy and Cost of
Longmont, CO 80501 Biodiesel Production
Biodiesel is a key
component in U.S.
plans to reduce dependence on foreign oil and decrease the environmental
impacts of using fossil fuels—but current production technology is not
cost-competitive. This project will provide enabling technologies for a
cost-effective, energy-efficient method of producing biodiesel fuels.
Composite Technology Development, Inc. Nanocomposite Insulation for 2G
2600 Campus Drive Superducting Wires
Suite D
Lafayette, CO 80026
Advanced dielectric materials are needed to enable the continued development of more efficient power-distribution systems based on second-generation (2G) superconducting wires. To achieve this goal, the dielectric materials must be capable of long-term operation at high voltages and cryogenic temperatures.
STTR Project
Composite Technology Development, Inc. Advanced Technologies and Materials
2600 Campus Drive for Fusion EnergySystems/Superconducting
Suite D Magnets and Materials
Lafayette, CO 80026
High-performance magnets are a key component of the fusion energy programs under development. This work seeks to extend the state of the art in magnet technology to ensure the reliable operation of these future machines.
Eltron Research Inc. Aromatics from Alternative Sources
4600 Nautilus Court South by Catalysis with Sulfated Zirconia
Boulder, CO 80301-3241 and Related Systems
Coal
is America's number one alternative carbonaceous resource, expected to last for
hundreds of years as our main supplier of energy and chemicals; coal can be
converted to liquid fuels through a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis that in addition
to valuable fuel products, such as diesel, is a source for hydrocarbons that can
be converted to high-volume aromatics needed for our heavy industries (polymers,
solvents,
Eltron Research Inc. Microwave Assisted Gasification for
4600 Nautilus Court South Recycling Polymer Matrix Composites
Boulder, CO 80301-3241
This project will
develop a new recycling process for converting polymer matrix composite to value
added products. This process will enable efficient recycling of new lightweight,
fuel efficient automobiles and other vehicles.
Eltron Research Inc. Perovskite Adsorbents for Warm-Gas
4600 Nautilus Court South Removal of Sulfur
Boulder, CO 80301-3241
If coal is to be
utilized for the production of hydrogen required for synthesis of substitute
natural gas, low-sulfur diesel fuel, methanol and for petroleum upgrading,
sulfur in coal will need to be removed to very low levels in an economic maner.
A proposed adsorbent, combined with hydrogen separation membranes, will remove
sulfur and purify hydrogen to the highest levels.
Eltron Research Inc. Selective Ethene and Isoalkane
4600 Nautilus Court South Production from Alkanes and Alcohols
Boulder, CO 80301-3241 by Superacid Catalysts
Coal is America's
number one alternative carbonaceous resource, expected to last for hundreds of
years as our main supplier of energy and chemicals; coal can be converted to
liquid fuels through a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis that in addition to valuable
fuel products, such as diesel, is a source for hydrocarbons and alcohols that
can be further converted to high-octane fuels and high-volume chemicals needed
for our heavy industries (polymers, solvents, paints, adhesives, etc.). The
project aims at developing advanced catalytic technologies for co-production of
ethylene and isoparaffins, that will be more efficient and more friendly to the
environment than the existing technologies, and to design these new technologies
especially for Fischer-Tropsch naphtha as feedstock.
Kapteyn-Murnane Laboratories Inc. Development of New Mid-Infrared
1855 S 57th Court Ultrafast Laser Sources for Compact
Boulder, CO 80301 Coherent X-ray Sources
This
project will develop advanced laser technologies that will make possible
tabletop “x-ray laser” light sources. This technology promises to be useful
for basic studies in chemistry and physics, for developing super-high-resolution
microscopes for biology and medicine, for viewing nanoscale materials, and for
applications in the nanoelectronics industry.
Lodestar Research Corporation Linear Analysis and Verification
2400 Central Avenue, P-5 Suite for Edge Turbulence Simulations
Boulder, CO 80301
This project will develop a sophisticated computer software standard for the analysis and verification of plasma simulation codes. These simulation codes are increasingly employed to understand, predict and optimize the performance of fusion energy production for laboratory experiments and the international ITER project.
STTR Project
Lutronics, Inc. Advanced Thermoelectric NanoMaterial
1236 Lawn Lake Trail Approach for Efficient Vehicle Waste
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3673 Heat Recovery
This project will
generate the best performance thermoelectric material for vehicle waste heat
recovery. Success of the program can significantly impact local economics
through efficient energy saving and new design/fabrication technology.
Native American Technologies Company Self-Erecting, In-Situ Manufactured,
(N. A. Tech. Inc.) Wind Energy Tower, Development of
P.O.Box 39 Nacelle Assembly Lifting System
Golden, CO 80402-0039
The technical
approach for this project is to design the apparatus to place the nacelle,
generator, gear box, rotor, and blades on top of an in-situ fabricated,
self-erecting tower, called UltraTall – without using an external crane.
SPEC Incorporated A Dual-Wavelength In Situ Cloud
3022 Sterling Circle Lidar with Very Large Sample Volume
Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301-2377
A novel
dual-wavelength in situ cloud lidar flown on research aircraft and UAV’s will
provide large-volume measurements of cloud microphysical properties, which are
needed to compare with the inherently large view of clouds that satellites
provide. The new lidar provides measurements of cloud properties on the same
scale as satellite observations, thereby minimizing biases from mismatched
sampling volumes. The improved satellite retrievals of cloud properties are
needed to improve parameterizations of cloud properties used in climate models.
Synkera Technologies, Inc. Nanorod Array Photoelectrochemical
2021 Miller Drive Hydrogen Production
Suite B
Longmont, CO 80501-6787
This
project is focused on developing, validating, and commercializing
next-generation nanomaterials that will enable the essentially limitless
production of the world’s most-perfect energy source—hydrogen—by splitting
water via sunlight. Success in this project will represent a key enabling step
on the nation’s critical path toward achieving a “hydrogen economy.”
Synkera Technologies, Inc. Nanostructured CO Sensor for Fuel
2021 Miller Drive Cell Applications
Suite B
Longmont, CO 80501-6787
By combining
coordination chemistry with nanotechnology and microfabrication, the project
targets development of a system for detection of carbon monoxide. Fast and
reliable quantitative detection of carbon monoxide is an important problem
impeding development of alternative power sources and establishing of “hydrogen
economy”.
TDA Research, Inc. A Novel Catalyst for Cyclohexane
12345 W. 52nd Avenue Oxidation, Catalysis, Heterogeneous
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-1916 Catalysis
This project will
develop a new process that can be used to more efficiently and more cost
effectively convert cyclohexane into adipic acid, the raw material for nylon
production. This technology is environmentally benign and reduces the
manufacturing costs associated with nylon manufacture, a $5 billion per year
industry.
TDA Research, Inc. Magnetic Catalysts for
12345 W. 52nd Avenue Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-1916
The liquid fuels produced by FT synthesis using coal-derived syngas can provide an immediately viable alternative to crude oil required to help provide energy independence to the U.S. This new catalyst offers several key benefits that can increase the cost-effectiveness of the FT process.
TDA Research, Inc. MnO Sorbent for Enhanced Water Gas Shift
12345 W. 52nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-1916
The use of advanced, highly efficient and environmentally responsible coal-based processes can overcome the economic, environmental and greenhouse impediments that limit the full utilization of coal (a plentiful and inexpensive domestic energy source). This project will develop sorbents for coal-to-hydrogen processes that can reduce CO2 emissions in a cost effective way.
TDA Research, Inc. O2 Sorbents for Oxy-Combustion, Breakthrough
12345 W. 52nd Avenue Performance Improvements on Supporting
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-1916 Systems for Post Combustion CO2 Capture
This project will develop highly efficient and environmentally responsible coal-based processes that can overcome the economic and environmental impediments that limit the full utilization of coal. A new material to provide low-cost oxygen that can be used to generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases will also be developed.
TDA Research, Inc. RFCC Catalysts for Chemical Feedstocks
12345 W. 52nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-1916
A catalyst for
processing heavy feedstocks for the petrochemical industry has been developed.
The new catalyst will enable the petrochemical industry to use heavier feeds,
which will stimulate increased use of
TDA Research, Inc. Sorbents for Desulfurization of
12345 W. 52nd Avenue Refinery Off-Gases
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-1916
Improvements in recovery of the energy value of refinery off-gases could save the nation nearly 3 TBtu/yr of energy). This project will develop a sorbent-based desulfurization technology that enables the refiners to use off-gases in hydrogen production while recovering their energy value.
Tech-X Corporation Alternating Direction Implicit
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Library for Petascale Electromagnetics
Suite A
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
Scientific
software tools will be developed that could allow more efficient design and
operation of the two major new, international physics experiment: the
International Linear Collider and the International Thermonuclear Experimental
Reactor.
Tech-X Corporation Analysis of RF Heating of Fusion
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Plasmas Using the Delta-f
Suite A Particle-In-Cell (DFPIC) Method
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
The development of fusion energy depends on a detailed prediction of the heating of the plasma and associated driven currents. This project would provide the ability to compute these effects through application of new algorithms that work well on new, high-performance computing systems.
Tech-X Corporation Application-Based Tuning of Mathematical
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Kernels on Petascale Systems
Suite A
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
Simulation codes
have to be optimized to take full advantage of latest generation of
supercomputers. We will tune a simulation tool to maximize the scientific return
of these expensive systems.
Tech-X Corporation Customizable Web Service for
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Efficient Access to Distributed
Suite A Nuclear Physics Relational Databases
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
A customizable
software system supporting efficient access to data from distributed and
heterogeneous relational databases will be developed.
Tech-X Corporation Designing 1-100 GeV Laser-Plasma
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Accelerators in an Optimal Lorentz Frame
Suite A
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
Future generation high-energy particle accelerators, used to study the fundamental nature of matter, will likely include plasma-based components. Existing software is being enhanced to enable the accurate simulation and design of such devices in less than 1/100th the time.
Tech-X Corporation Gyrotron Design and Evaluation Using
5621 Arapahoe Avenue New Particle-in-Cell Capability
Suite A
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
Gyrotrons
provide power to heat the fusion experiments including ITER and DIII-D, but
suffer from a poorly understood oscillation phenomenon that disturbs their
monitoring diagnostics and could limit performance of more advanced designs. A
recent breakthrough in one area of electromagnetic modeling can provide exactly
the tool needed to investigate this problem with a more advanced technique.
Tech-X Corporation High Fidelity Simulations of Spin
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Dynamics in Colliding Beam Accelerators
Suite A
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
Fundamental
advances in experimental nuclear physics will require cost-efficient
acceleration of intense polarized particle beams. Well-tested software is being
enhanced to enable quantitative simulation and design of these next-generation
particle accelerators.
Tech-X Corporation High-Order Computational
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Electromagnetic Schemes for
Suite A Accelerator Structure Modeling
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
Developing
efficient tools for understanding electromagnetics is important for design of
future high-powered light sources. Computational modeling of such devices would
allow virtual optimization, leading to cost effective designs and experiments
and better utilization of resources.
Tech-X Corporation Implementation and Evaluation of
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Multigrid Linear Solvers into
Suite A Extended Magnetohydrodynamic Codes
Boulder, CO 80303-1379 for Petascale Computing
We are enabling fusion codes to use the new leadership-class supercomputers more efficiently. This will enable these fusion plasma codes to solve larger, more challenging problems like those posed by the simulation of the plasmas of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
Tech-X Corporation Modeling of Signal Generation in
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Gamma-Ray Detectors
Suite A
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
The project aims
to increase the effectiveness of gamma ray detectors by improving the modeling
of the electrical signals produced by the detector arrays. The position at which
the gamma ray struck the detector is determined by comparing the simulated
signals with the measured signals, so any inaccuracies in the simulated signals
reduces the efficiency of the detectors.
Tech-X Corporation Simulations of Waveguide Breakdown
5621 Arapahoe Avenue
Suite A
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
Understanding
breakdown of metallic structures with high gradients is needed to improve
neutrino physics experiments which are important to the present and future of
Fermilab. Computational modeling of atomic physics processes in plasmas will
provide needed models of the onset of breakdown, and will also have application
to astrophysics and plasma processing.
Tech-X Corporation SVOPME: A Scalable Virtual Organization
5621 Arapahoe Avenue Privilege Management Environment
Suite A
Boulder, CO 80303-1379
This project will
develop a scalable environment that will make administering user privileges and
enhancing the security of large number of computers easy. These tools will
enable scientists to work and share resources more efficiently.
Advanced Fuel Research, Inc. A Modular, Skid-Mounted Biomass Pyrolysis Unit
87 Church Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Biomass is an
abundant energy resource in the
STTR Project
Connecticut Analytical Corporation Biobattery / Biogenerator for
696 Amity Road In-Vivo Application
Route 63
Bethany, CT 06524
This project will
develop a novel power source for implantable biomedical devices, such as cardiac
pacemakers and artificial cochleas and retinas. This “biogenerator” will be
artificially constructed of living cells and run using the patient’s own
metabolism, thus offering a potentially limitless supply of electrical power in
a highly compact form.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. Development of a Highly Efficient
3 Great Pasture Road Solid State Electrochemical Hydrogen Compressor
Danbury, CT 06813
This project focuses on the development of a highly efficient, solid-state electrochemical hydrogen compressor to produce high pressure, high purity hydrogen to meet future hydrogen refueling infrastructure needs.
Molecular NeuroImaging, Inc. Development of Automated Software
60 Temple Street Program for the Analysis of
Suite 8A Parkinson's Disease Dopamine
New Haven, CT 06510 Transporter Scans
We propose that a fast, automated, and accurate software processing package can be developed, which will objectively yield striatal quantitative uptake values for evaluating Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis and progression. T his fully automated and Objective Striatal Analysis (OSA) package will be able to evaluate subjects referred for SPECT neuroreceptor imaging studies with a sensitivity and specificity higher than currently possible by visual inspection or manual image processing methods.
Omega-P, Inc. Fast Ferroelectric L-Band Tuner
199 Whitney Avenue
Suite 200
New Haven, CT 06511
To maintain a
leading role in physics for U.S.
scientists and laboratories, basic research on fundamental origins of mass are
needed. The proposed project is to develop a fast tuner to maintain needed
synchronism in the planned accelerator upgrade to increase the brightness of the
heavy ion beam in RHIC.
Omega-P, Inc. High Intensity Proton Accelerator
199 Whitney Avenue
Suite 200
New Haven, CT 06511
Intense proton
beams can be used for disposal of waste from nuclear reactor spent fuel rods,
and other applications. This project is to explore a new concept for a compact
accelerator to generate the proton beam.
Omega-P, Inc. Multi-MW 22.8 GHz Harmonic Multiplier
199 Whitney Avenue, Suite 200
New Haven, CT 06511
To maintain a leading role in high-energy physics for U.S. scientists and laboratories, basic research on means of building powerful particle accelerators is needed. The proposed project is to develop a high-power microwave source needed for fundamental studies to understand how to achieve strong acceleration, and thus make possible future design of a multi-teravolt electron-positron collider.
PMD Scientific, Inc. Next Generation Robust Low Noise
105-F West Dudleytown Road Seismometer for Nuclear Monitoring
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Proposed is a
conceptually new very high performance seismometer aimed at improved nuclear
explosion monitoring. The new instrument will also be very competitive in the
worldwide marketplace for a variety of other applications.
Precision Combustion, Inc. Novel System for Solid Catalyzed
410 Sackett Point Road Isobutane/Olefin Alkylation
North Haven, CT 06473-3106
This project will demonstrate a breakthrough in the manufacture of alkylate, a major component for reformulated gasoline. Success will lead to commercialization of solid catalysts as an environmentally friendly alternative to current processes based on liquid acids, also saving capital, operating costs and energy.
Precision Combustion, Inc. Novel Water Neutral Diesel Fuel
410 Sackett Point Road Processor and Sulfur Trap
North Haven, CT 06473-3106
This project will develop a viable system capable of reforming diesel fuel for use in fuel cell systems, a breakthrough providing a necessary component for using fuel cells for diesel-fueled vehicles.
SibTech, Inc. Development of Cu-64 Labeled EGF for
705 North Mountain Road In Vivo PET Imaging of EGFR Expression
Newington, CT 06111
Receptor for epidermal growth factor is the major drug target in many cancers, but only unpredictable 10-25% of patients are responsive. To reduce treatment burden for non-responsive patients and to decrease overall healthcare expenses, we propose to develop a targeted 64Cu PET radiotracer for identifying responsive patients and for monitoring the results of treatment.
SupraMagnetics, Inc. A Method of Improving non-Cu Jc via
214 Canal Street a Low-Cost Cu5Sn4 PIT Nb3Sn
Plantsville, CT 06479 Conductor for HEP Applications
In
the Phase I work, second element additions to the Cu5Sn4
PIT core will be developed to significantly enhance flux pinning properties.
The improved cost-performance for this new PIT Nb3Sn conductor
will have an immediate benefit for high field magnets in HEP applications.
SupraMagnetics, Inc. A Novel Low-Cost Nb3Sn Strand with
214 Canal Street Distributed Tin Alloy Sources for
Plantsville, CT 06479 Fusion Applications
In
the Phase I work, a new Sn alloy with second element addition will be developed
to significantly enhance flux pinning properties.
The successful demonstration of a prototype fusion machine based on an
advanced cost effective Nb3Sn conductor will have enormous economic and social
benefits to the public.
SupraMagnetics, Inc. Toward a Non-Cu Jc(12T) of 4,000
214 Canal Street A/mm2 with Novel Second Phase Flux
Plantsville, CT 06479 Pinning in PIT Strand for HEP Applications
A new economical Nb3Sn superconductor with advanced performance will be developed for high field magnets utilized in high energy physics research, fusion machines, and MRI and NMR instruments for the general benefit of the public.
STTR Project
Yardney Technical Products, Inc. Composite, Nanoparticle-Based Anode
82 Mechanic Street Materials for Li-Ion Batteries
Pawcatuck, CT 06379 Applied in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
This
project will develop advanced lithium-ion batteries for application in
hybrid and electric vehicles. These novel lithium-ion batteries will contain
advanced silicon nanoparticle-based anodes and will have improved energy
density, long cycle life, high rate capability and low-temperature performance.
STTR Project
Yardney Technical Products, Inc. Inexpensive, Environmentally Benign
82 Mechanic Street Li-Ion Battery Cathode Materials for
Pawcatuck, CT 06379 HEV and PHEV Applications
This project will develop safe, advanced lithium-ion batteries for application in hybrid and electric vehicles. These novel lithium-ion batteries will contain overcharge-safe and thermally stable LiMnPO4 cathodes and will have high energy density, and long cycle life.
Applied Diamond, Inc. Nuclear Physics Particle and Radiation Detection
3825 Lancaster Pike Systems, Nuclear Targets and High Radiation
Wilmington, DE 19805 Environment Beam Transport Components
This project will
make thin continuous foils of diamond, from 100nm to 5 μm thick, for use in
the new generation of accelerators at laboratory facilities. These diamond foils
will allow accelerators to operate with higher power and with elements of higher
mass to advance our research into the atom.
Compact Membrane Systems, Inc. Dewatering Membrane for Hazy
325 Water Street Hydrodesulfurization Unit Effluents
Wilmington, DE 19804
Refinery
processes to reduce sulfur in fuels (“hydrodesulfurisation”) lead to
generation of haze in the fuels. This project will develop technology that will
simply and at low cost remove the water haze from fuels.
STTR Project
Compact Membrane Systems, Inc. High Temperature Membrane Reactors
325 Water Street
Wilmington, DE 19804
This
project will develop a platform technology to enhance chemical synthesis and
also dry organics including fuel grade ethanol from biomass.
Thermal Centric Corporation Graphite Foam Heat Exchanger
108 W 13th Street Technology for Energy Recovery
Wilmington, DE 19801
The
proposed research is directed towards the development of improved energy
recovery heat exchangers for the power generation industry. The proposed
improvements in energy recovery effectiveness and component cost and
installation will result in more environmentally conscious power generation and
may translate into billions of dollars in annual savings.
Accelogic, LLC An FPGA Linear Algebra Library for
609 Spinnaker Maximal-Performance Petascale
Weston, FL 33326 Supercomputing
This project will
develop an FPGA software library that will enable unprecedented computational
power for the solution of very hard numerical problems (energy fusion research,
etc). The solution will work up to 1,000 faster than current microprocessors,
and will provide revolutionary added capability to supercomputers for certain
problems.
Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc. High Temperature Capability and
100 Marquette Road Innovative Cooling with a Spar and
Suite 110 Shell Turbine Blade
Jupiter, FL 33458
This project will
develop an innovative new spar and shell turbine component designed to
facilitate revolutionary advances of power plant performance, efficiency and
clean operation. Development of these concepts will enable the power industry to
capitalize on the use of our nation’s most abundant resource, coal, while
producing electricity with high efficiency and minimizing harmful emissions,
such as carbon dioxide, that cause global warming.
Ultrasonic Technologies, Inc. In-line Crack and Stress Detection
27247 Breakers Drive in Silicon Solar Cells Using
Zephyrhills, FL 33543 Resonance Ultrasonic Vibrations
The program
addresses critical needs of the solar cell industry to reduce breakage of
silicon solar cells. A Resonance Ultrasonic Vibration system prototype will be
developed and tested for fast non-destructive in-line crack and stress detection
for use in solar cell production lines.
STTR Project
Cermet, Inc High Efficiency Electron Detector
1019 Collier Road for Electron Microscopy
Suite C1
Atlanta, GA 30318
The project is
aimed at the development of high efficient electron detector for microscopy.
The proposed approach will have high radiation resistant compared to
current state-of-the-art and also will have very low decay time which will
enable faster scanning time than current detector materials, and higher
brightness.
nGimat Co. Accelerator Technologies for Present
5315 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Future Accelerator Facilities,
Atlanta, GA 30341 Advanced Sources for Accelerators
This project provides a critical component to superconducting undulators for high-energy positron generation from photon sources. Test copper and Nb3Sn wire will be insulated with a thin, ceramic-based coating. This insulation will enable a higher packing factor of superconductor compared to traditional fiberglass and, thus, higher magnetic field densities.
Polymer Aging Concepts, Inc. Development of AgeAlert: A Predictive
372 River Drive Maintenance Sensor for Electrical Insulation
Dahlonega, GA 30533 Systems in Nuclear Power Applications
A new method of detecting aging of electrical insulation will significantly improve availability and lower costs of nuclear power plants by providing a sensor that detects degradation of the electric components in harsh environments before failure. This sensor technology has health monitoring applications in new automotive and aerospace technologies.
STTR Project
Synergy Parametrics, LLC An Improved Strategy for the
2351 College Station Road, #479 Utilization of Mixed Sugars from
Athens, GA 30605 Lignocellulosic Hydrolysates
This project will
improve the efficiency of biofuel production from woody materials. It will
potentially improve supplies while lowering costs, which will support national
energy renewability and independence.
Sentient Corporation Wind Energy Reliability and Cost
850 Energy Drive, Suite 307 Reduction :Wind Turbine Health
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Monitoring Systems
This
project will develop a robust condition monitoring system for commercial wind
turbines that will help operators reduce the cost of wind energy.
Applied Thin Films, Inc. Low-Cost Protective Coatings for
1801 Maple Avenue Increased Heat Exchanger Efficiency
Suite 5316
Evanston, IL 60201
This opportunity exploits a unique and innovative thin film material based on nanotechnology and holds high promise for resolving a long-standing problem in heat exchangers faced by the industry worldwide. The potential benefit to the public include increased awareness via application of nanotechnology for energy efficiency and environmental benefits and broad economic and societal impact for use of novel surface engineering solutions
STTR Project
I.C. Gomes Consulting & Investment, Inc. Development of a High Power ISOL
1728 Killdeer Drive Target for Radioactive Beam Facilities
Naperville, IL 60565
This project will design and test a high-power, fast-release exotic isotope production target for advanced nuclear physics studies in RIB (Radioactive Ion Beam) facilities. This target concept will allow the production of beams of short lived isotopes due to its fast release characteristic increasing the potential application of RIB facilities and also can potentially be used in other applications such as radioisotope production for national security, medical, or industrial applications.
Muons, Inc. Magnets for Muon 6D Helical Cooling Channels
552 N. Batavia Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510
A new system of superconducting magnets is being developed to shrink the size of a beam of muons in all dimensions. The bright muon beams that will emerge from these magnets will enable new ways to investigate nature at fundamental levels at the energy frontier.
Muons, Inc. Stopping Muon Beams
552 N. Batavia Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510
New beam cooling techniques are being applied to create an intense beam of low-energy muons that will stop in a small volume in order to do particle physics experiments of exquisite sensitivity. Such stopping beams will also aid the development of applications such as muon spin resonance and muon-catalyzed fusion.
STTR Project
Muons, Inc. Compact, Tunable RF Cavities
552 N. Batavia Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510
Innovative accelerating structures are being developed for fixed-field alternating gradient synchrotrons to provide high intensity beams of ions, protons, muons, and electrons for basic research and for cancer therapy.
TechDrive, Inc. Novel Polylithium Salts for Small
3101 S. Dearborn Street and Full Size Rechargeable Batteries
Suite 382
Chicago, IL 60616-3793
This project is aimed at producing new and improved cost-effective materials to be used in the development of rechargeble batteries for electric vehicles and consumer products, such as computers, cell phones, and cameras.
ZuChem, Inc. Bioprocess for Xylitol from
2201 W. Campbell Park Drive Hemicellulose
Suite 39
Chicago, IL 60612-3501
During ethanol
production, a significant amount of by-products are produced, which are rich in
pentose and other sugars. One product that can be made is xylitol. This project
will develop a bioprocess for the production of xylitol from agricultural
biomass that will significantly reduce the cost of commercial xylitol
production, and have a positive impact on the economics of fuel ethanol
production.
PartTec, Ltd. Improved Neutron Scintillators Based
320 W 8th Street on Nanomaterials
Suite 101
Bloomington, IN 47404
This project will substantially improve neutron science research programs while reducing overall instrument costs. Medical imaging, nuclear material detection, and non-destructive inspections will also benefit.
PartTec, Ltd. Next Generation Neutron Scintillators
320 W 8th Street Based on Semiconductor Nanostructures
Suite 101
Bloomington, IN 47404
This project will
result in dramatic improvements in neutron detection technology. It will impact
all of the Nation’s scientific and educational neutron programs.
Yinnel Tech, Inc. Annealing as Grown Large Volume
3702 W. Sample Street CdZnTe (10%) Single Crystals for
Suite 1109 Increased Spectral Resolution
South Bend, IN 46619
This research will
develop a heat treatment for the largest single crystal semiconductor room
temperature radiation detectors to remove performance-limiting faults.
The widespread use of these detectors will aid in tracking the production
and transport of nuclear materials.
Advanced Genome Technologies, LLC Enhancing Homologous Recombination
403 West Second Street in Plants Through the Use of Custom
Boone, IA 50036-4017 Endonucleases
This project will
create a method for the precise engineering of plant genomes, thereby allowing
the creation of new crop varieties that better meet our burgeoning needs for
industrial bioproducts, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, food, feed and natural
fibers.
Thunderhead Engineering Consultants, Inc. Coupling State-of-the-Science
403 Poyntz Avenue Subsurface Simulation with Advanced
Manhattan, KS 66502 User Interface and Parallel Visualization
Computer
simulation is required in support of nuclear waste disposal, environmental
remediation, and carbon sequestration efforts. This project will combine new
subsurface simulation capabilities with the commercial PetraSim user interface
to make leadership-class simulation and visualization accessible to public and
private sector markets.
Tethys Research, LLC Hemicellulose: Lignin Etherase from
53 Downing Road Microbe B603:Feasibility of
Bangor, ME 04401 Isolation to Fractionate Wood for Chemicals
Microorganisms
that make novel enzymes to help separate wood components in an efficient and
environmentally friendly manner have been developed. This project isolates one
of these enzymes so that an enzyme-assisted pulping process can be designed to
economically use forest biomass for chemicals and fuel.
Acadia Optronics, LLC End-System Control Architectures in
1395 Piccard Drive E-Science Networks
Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
This
project will develop and deploy advanced software solutions that address the
needs of next-generation government computing and networking infrastructures as
well as large-scale commercial interests.
Acadia Optronics, LLC High-Throughput Disk Clusters for
1395 Piccard Drive Petascale Storage
Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
This project will develop and deploy a high-performance storage system which addresses the needs of next-generation government supercomputing and large-scale commercial interests.
Acadia Optronics, LLC Transport Protocol and Security
1395 Piccard Drive Extensions to GridFTP
Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
This
project will develop and deploy a high-performance data distribution platform
designed to significantly enhance the performance of next-generation networked
computing.
STTR Project
Advanced Thermal and Environmental A Nanofluid with Superior Thermal Properties
Concepts, Inc.
7100 Baltimore Avenue
Suite 300
College Park, MD 20740
This project will develop a nanofluid that will enhance heat transfer in industrial equipment, such that the size of the equipment can be reduced as well as the energy required to operate the equipment.
BonFire BioMass Conversions, LLC Mobile Biomass Pelletizing System
21025 Ridge Road
Freeland, MD 21053
This project will
create a system that addresses the removal of moisture and densifying at the
field (as opposed to in the field). Pelletizing equipment that is mobile,
energy efficient and easy to setup and operate will lessen the logistical
barriers to manufacturing cost effective pelletized biomass.
Dynaflow, Inc. Development of a Numerical Design
10621-J Iron Bridge Road Tool for SNS Cavitation Mitigation
Jessup, MD 20794
The proposed effort will produce a simulation tool capable of accurately representing the coupled interactions between shock waves, gas bubbles, gas layers and solid structures. This tool will allow exploration of current and novel cavitation erosion mitigation strategies for the SNS target.
Dynaflow, Inc. Development of a Two-Phase Bubble
10621-J Iron Bridge Road Generator for SNS Cavitation Mitigation
Jessup, MD 20794
Safe and
maintainable operation of the Spallation Neutron Source requires an efficient
generation of small (10 μm diameter range) bubbles in mercury. Based on
DYNAFLOW’s bubble generation and acoustic instrumentation technology, we will
develop an innovative fine bubble generator suitable for this purpose.
Edgewater Technology Associates, Inc. Advanced Natural Language Processing
16220 Frederick Road Tools for Web Information Retrieval,
Suite 300 Content Analysis and Synthesis
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
This project will
develop natural language processing tools to enhance searching by providing
error correction, suggestion of conceptually relevant search terms, and
linguistic clues that can enhance search results.
Edgewater Technology Associates, Inc. Multi-Faceted Clustering of
16220 Frederick Road Meta-Search Results
Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
This project will
develop innovative clustering techniques to organize search results from
multiple sources and enhance the accuracy, relevancy and utility of online
searches in Government databases.
EPIC Consulting Distributed Device Database for
3115 Wellington Way Accelerator Control
Baldwin, MD 21013
A de-facto standard in accelerator control is the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS), which has been applied successfully to many physics projects. The feasibility of a device oriented extension to the distributed channel database will be demonstrated by prototyping a device aware version of an EPICS I/O controller that functions with the current version of the channel access communication protocol.
Intelligent Automation, Inc. A Novel Wireless Acoustic Emission
15400 Calhoun Drive, Suite 400 Sensor Network for Structural Health Monitoring
Rockville, MD 20855
This project will
develop a novel structural health monitoring (SHM) system using state-of-art
wireless sensor network techniques to prevent the catastrophic failure of
equipment and components in advanced power plants.
Open Secure Energy Control Systems, LLC Open Source Infrastructure for
8070 Georgia Avenue Communications, Control, and
Suite 205 Integration of Wind Power
Silver Spring, MD 20910
This project will
develop an open software infrastructure for remotely controlling and monitoring
wind power plants and for exchanging information with existing electric power
grid control centers. It provides a base for further advances in wind power
control technology.
Refractory Composites, Inc. High Temperature Heat Recovery
107 N. Langley Road Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Coal gasification based combined cycle power generation plants have
heat exchangers that get plugged or fouled with coal ash. An in situ mechanical
cleaning technology is being developed to eliminate power plant outages from
heat exchanger plugging and to maintain the heat exchangers at higher
performance conditions.
Signal Processing, Inc. A Novel Wireless Sensor Network with Advanced
13619 Valley Oak Circle Prognostic Algorithms for Condition Based
Rockville, MD 20850 Maintenance of Critical Power Plant Components
The proposed
wireless prognostic system can save maintenance costs and downtime of power
plants as well as many other systems such as aircraft, automobiles, ships, etc.
Technology Assessment & Transfer, Inc. Core/Shell Composite Soft Magnetic
133 Defense Highway Material for Advanced Motors
Suite 212
Annapolis, MD 21401
Rotor and stator core materials with high electrical resistivity are necessary to reduce eddy currents and decrease total core losses during high frequency operation. This project will achieve a reduction in core losses by using a powder metallurgy approach to create soft magnetic, high resistivity rotor and stator core materials.
Aerodyne Research, Inc. Aerosol Mass Spectrometry via
45 Manning Road Laser-Induced Incandescence Particle Vaporization
Billerica, MA 01821-3976
Small
airborne particles generated from energy-related activities can adversely impact
global climate, human health, and visibility. This project will develop an
instrument with unique capabilities for measuring carbonaceous particulate
matter, including real-time measurements of particle size and chemical
composition, particularly black carbon (soot).
Aerodyne Research, Inc. Development of Aircraft Borne 13CH4
45 Manning Road Analyzer Using a Continuous Wave
Billerica, MA 01821-3976 Quantum Cascade Infrared Laser Spectrometer
Methane
is the second most important greenhouse gas contributing to global warming. This
project will produce a laser based isotopic methane monitor that will be used to
quantify the various sources of atmospheric methane based on their distinct
isotopic signatures.
STTR Project
Agiltron, Inc. 5V, High Gain, High Sensitivity
15 Cabot Road Photomultiplier Detector
Woburn, MA 01801
The proposed detector requires ultra low voltage operation and is a revolution for photomultiplier detectors, which traditionally operate at hundreds to thousands of volts. It has wide application ranging from scientific research to commercial devices such as in communications and medical imaging.
ALEM-RMD Joint Venture Novel Ceramic Scintillators for PET
44 Hunt Street
Watertown, MA 02472
The proposed research will investigate two promising nuclear detector materials that will have major impact in medical imaging, physics, homeland security, scientific studies as well as commercial applications.
American Superconductor Corporation Ultra-Fast Processing of MOD-based
Two Technology Drive YBCO Films for Low Cost 2G Conductors
Westborough, MA 01581-1727
This project will
reduce the cost of 2G HTS wire developed for commercial, military and national
security applications. A lower-cost 2G wire will accelerate improvements in the
efficiency and security of the electric power grid and help maintain the
STTR Project
American Superconductor Corporation High Field Stability Exploration of
Two Technology Drive Second Generation HTS
Westborough, MA 01581-1727
This Project aims
at the characterization and demonstration of Second Generation High Temperature
Superconductors into the construction of very high field magnets. These magnets
will open a unique opportunity for high energy physics applications where high
magnetic fields can bring significant advances in the physics reach of future
colliders.
STTR Project
American Superconductor Corporation Low AC Loss YBCO Coated Conductor
Two Technology Drive Geometry by Direct Inkjet Printing
Westborough, MA 01581-1727
This project will
enable the commercial manufacturing of high temperature superconducting (HTS)
wire that will benefit a broad array of utility applications using ac power,
including power transmission and distribution, transformers and fault current
limiters. HTS wire will improve the efficiency and security of our aging
national grid and provide power for the next generation of military and homeland
security defenses. This technology will help American industry maintain its
technical and commercial leadership in this rapidly emerging industry.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Compression Resistant Aerogels for
30 Forbes Road Building and Construction Insulation
Building B
Northborough, MA 01532
This project will develop compression resistant and adhesive backed flexible aerogel insulating blankets, capable of improving insulation values and minimizing thermal shorts in compression loaded areas in residential and industrial buildings.
Aspen Products Group, Inc. Waterless 5 kWe Diesel Reformer
186 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
A compact device for the conversion of diesel into hydrogen will be developed. When coupled with a fuel cell, an efficient, clean and quiet diesel-fueled power generator will be realized.
Beam Power Technology, Inc. Development of a 1 MW CW 704 MHz
150 Lincoln Street Elliptic Beam Klystron for Nuclear
Apt. 3C Physics Accelerators
Boston, MA 02111
This project will
develop a high efficiency radio-frequency power amplifier for particle
accelerator applications.
Beam Power Technology, Inc. Development of a Non-Axisymmetric
150 Lincoln Street Permanent Magnet Focusing System for
Boston, MA 02111 Elliptic Charged-Particle Beams
This project will
develop a novel magnetic system for elliptic beams which have wide applications
in particle accelerators and vacuum electron devices.
C3 Engineering Alternate Feedstocks to Chemicals an
P.O. Box 726 In-situ Process for Generating Oil
Andover, MA 01810 from Shale for Chemical Production
A novel chemical
process is being developed to recover shale oil from the vast shale oil deposits
located in the United States
and Canada. The process will recover a
semi-refined product using far less energy than other commercially available
processes in an environmentally friendly manner.
CeraMem Corporation Low-Cost Membrane Dewatering
12 Clematis Avenue Technology for Fuel Ethanol Production
Waltham, MA 02453
Additional
technology improvements are required to reduce energy used to produce fuel
ethanol, and to reduce its manufacturing costs. This project will develop new
ethanol purification technology that will reduce energy utilization and
production cost of ethanol by at least 20%.
Crystal Systems, Inc. Reduced Parasitic Lasing in Ti:Sapphire
27 Congress Street Lasers: Removing a Bottleneck to New
Salem, MA 01970 Ways of Acceleration
The new exciting field of ultrafast lasers faces a bottleneck with
parasitic lasing in the Ti:sapphire laser crystal. This research is aimed at
eliminating this bottleneck, allowing continued application of this laser
technology to topics from high energy physics to national security to cancer
therapy.
EIC Laboratories, Inc. Improved CZT Detectors by Unique
111 Downey Street Surface Treatments and Innovative Contacts
Norwood, MA 02062
Increased concerns about the movement of illicit nuclear materials have elevated the need of portable, hand-held, high-resolution nuclear detector instruments to identify and to quantify radiological isotopes. This project is designed to develop a compact, cost effective, highly efficient room temperature gamma ray spectrometers suitable for remote or portable field applications.
STTR Project
Envergex, LLC Sequestration and Separation of
10 Podunk Road Mercury in Wet Flue Gas
Sturbridge, MA 01566 Desulfurization Systems
The
novel technology developed will decrease mercury emissions into the environment
and result in mercury-free gypsum used by the wallboard industry.
STTR Project
Fusion Research Technologies, LLC ARRIBA: A Novel In-Situ Plasma
PMB #243 Surface Interaction Diagnostic
One Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
The interaction of
a thermonuclear plasma and its surrounding “container” significantly affects
the performance of magnetic fusion devices, ultimately influencing fusion’s
viability as an energy source. This project will allow researchers to “see”
the effects of these complex processes and provide essential data for
understanding and designing fusion devices.
Giner, Inc. Nano-Engineered Carbon
89 Rumford Avenue Electrochemical Capacitors
Newton, MA 02466-1311
To
address the needs of the energy industry and variety of utility applications
this project will develop a low-cost, high-energy and high-power supercapacitor
that could provide high frequency (60 – 120) Hz power during short duration
interruptions and voltage sags, providing improved power quality and
reliability, reduced sizing of distributed generation systems, energy/demand
cost savings from load leveling and decreased transmission and distribution
infrastructure investment.
JENTEK Sensors, Inc. High-Temperature Embedded Sensors
110-1 Clematis Avenue for In-situ Material Condition and
Waltham, MA 02453-7013 Temperature Monitoring
This program will
develop high-temperature versions of embedded, electromagnetic sensors
(Meandering Winding Magnetometers) for advanced fossil power plants. These
sensors will monitor material condition of key plant components, such as
cumulative fatigue damage or residual stress state, and provide information for
remaining life prediction for adaptive life management.
STTR Project
NOVA Scientific, Inc. Efficient Thermal Neutron Position
Sturbridge Technology Park Sensitive Detector Neutron and
10 Picker Road Electron Beam Instrumentation
Sturbridge, MA 01566-1251
This project will
develop a neutron-sensitive solid-state detector having high spatial resolution
along with fast timing. This will provide researchers with more sensitive
instruments for biological specimen’s improvements in materials development.
PoroGen Corporation Membrane Process for Biodiesel Conditioning
200 Boston Avenue
Suite 4750
Medford, MA 02155-4257
A low cost
membrane based process for production of fuel grade biodiesel will be developed.
The process will reduce the cost of biodiesel production, improve the biodiesel
fuel quality, and advance its use as a renewable energy source.
STTR Project
Q-Peak, Inc. Cryo-cooled Yb:YAG Lasers for
135 South Road Advanced Photoinjectors
Bedford, MA 01730-2307
The next generation of x-ray and laser sources used in fundamental studies of biology, materials science, and chemistry requires improvements in the technology used to create them. This project seeks to improve on the laser technology that is one of the key components in generating these advance light sources.
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. A Novel Microfluidic Detector with
44 Hunt Street Position Sensitivity
Watertown, MA 02472
The proposed research will investigate a promising detector technology which will have major impact in scientific studies, health care, homeland defense as well as industrial applications.
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. Developing CZT for Single Element Spectrometers
44 Hunt Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Development of
new, advanced x- and gamma ray detectors is currently slowed by drawbacks in the
supply an essential semiconductor (CdZnTe). This project will remedy CdZnTe
production by a fundamentally different crystal growth technique that has
reliably produced similar material for 25 years.
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. High Performance X-Ray Detectors
44 Hunt Street
Watertown, MA 02472
The project aims to investigate a new detector design that will have far reaching implications in fundamental scientific studies as well as commercial applications. It will be useful in diverse fields such as materials studies, health care and space research.
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. New Detector for Gamma-Ray and Neutron Studies
44 Hunt Street
Watertown, MA 02472
The proposed project will investigate a novel detector technology that will be very useful in nuclear physics studies. It will also be useful in other scientific studies (such as high energy physics and space research) as well as commercial applications (such as oil exploration, medical imaging, and nuclear non-proliferation).
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. Novel Parallax Free Sensor for
44 Hunt Street Molecular Imaging
Watertown, MA 02472
The developments
proposed here will allow exploiting the full potential of the current
state-of-the-art x-ray/gamma-ray detectors used in medical imaging, x-ray
scanning equipment at the airports and border control, detectors for homeland
security, and in small animal research which is so important for the
developments of new drugs in rapid and cost effective manner.
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. SSPM Detector for Polarized Target
44 Hunt Street Scintillator Readout
Watertown, MA 02472
This research will
develop a compact, integrated radiation detector that can be cooled to cryogenic
temperatures. This next generation of nuclear detectors will allow many new
investigations in nuclear physics that were previously limited by available
technology.
Rockfield Research Inc. Improved Controls for Fusion RF Systems
2 Olde Lyme Road
Winchester, MA 01890
A modernized
transmitter protection system will be designed and a prototype built for the
current drive experiment on the Alcator C-Mod tokamak fusion experiment at the
SunEthanol,Inc Genome-Enabled Advancement of
110 Pulpit Hill Road Biomass to Biofuel Technology
Amherst, MA 01002
This project will
make use of microbial genome information to bridge science with a technology
that overcomes a major barrier to cellulosic ethanol production. The project
will advance the commercialization of a process that significantly reduces the
cost of converting cellulosic biomass to ethanol fuel.
Supercon, Inc. High Performance, Ti Doped Nb3Sn
830 Boston Turnpike Fabricated by the Internal Tin Tube Method
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
The
magnets for the next generation of high energy physics and fusion machines will
require the development of superconducting wire capable of high performance at
very high magnetic fields. This
project seeks to develop a novel fabrication route for producing Nb3Sn
superconductor at reduced cost and higher performance.
STTR Project
Supercon, Inc. React-Wind-Sinter Technology for
830 Boston Turnpike Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Maximum performance requires that Bi2212 magnets must be fabricated using a wind and react process to avoid strain losses. However, heat treating requires extremely precise temperature control, much greater than is generally practical for large furnaces. To overcome this difficulty, this project will develop an alternate fabrication process involving react-wind-sinter (RWS).
Supergenics I, LLC Improvement of the Properties of
336 Sterling Road Tubular Internal-Tin Nb3Sn
Jefferson, MA 01522-1333
In order to maintain the nation’s technical leadership in high energy physics it is necessary to have an active part in the development and construction of the future generations of particle accelerators. To do this, high field superconducting magnets are required and this project is designed to make high quality conductors at relatively low cost to be used in these magnets.
Teragram Corporation A Scalable Multilingual Scientific MetaSearch
10 Fawcett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
This project will conduct the feasibility study of a large scale multilingual Metasearch application with the following properties: cross-lingual search, ability to narrow the queries in the target language to reduce ambiguity, on-the-fly translation of search result concordance, on-the-fly bilingual keyword clustering based on the search results, finding English documents closely related to a particular document in the target language.
TIAX, LLC Environmental Innovations for Fossil Energy Applications;
15 Acorn Park Development of Technologies to Reduce Freshwater
Cambridge, MA 02140 Use and Consumption in Coal-Fired Power Plants
This project will
use the low grade waste heat from fuel combustion that is normally discharged
into the atmosphere in a coal fired power plant to produce pure water by
cleaning contaminated water using a humidification/dehumidification process
carried out at atmospheric pressure.
TIAX, LLC Hydrogen Delivery and Production;
15 Acorn Park Off-Board Hydrogen Bulk Storage
Cambridge, MA 02140
The low density of compressed hydrogen gas and the high energy requirements for liquefaction are recognized as major roadblocks to a future hydrogen fuel infrastructure. The proposed concept is to store and deliver low temperature, high pressure (LTHP) hydrogen to enable cost effective hydrogen storage, delivery and dispensing to hydrogen vehicles.
Weston Geophysical Corporation Enhanced Monitoring of Geologic Carbon
181 Bedford Street, Suite 1 Sequestration Using 3-D Passive
Lexington, MA 02420-4550 Microseismic Location Techniques
Passive
microseismic monitoring is a cost-effective way to track the progress and fate
of subsurface carbon dioxide after it is sequestered in a subsurface reservoir.
Our monitoring technique would allow highly accurate microseismic event
locations to be derived from surface and/or borehole sensors near an injection
site.
STTR Project
NamesforLife, LLC NamesforLife Semantic Resolution
4233 Jacob Meadows Drive Services for the Life Sciences (N4L-SRS)
Okemos, MI 48824-3181
This novel
technology will resolve uncertainty about the meaning of biological names or
dynamic technical terminologies. It uses those terms to provide persistent links
to related information, goods, and services available on the Internet, even if
the terms have changed.
Niowave Incorporated Development of a CW Superconducting
1012 N. Walnut Street RF Booster Cryomodule for Future
Lansing, MI 48906 Light Sources
Future light
sources will likely use CW SRF linacs (linear accelerators) with requirements
that are unique to their purpose. This project will focus on the SRF aspects of
the proposed research so that the light source community can benefit from the
expertise available in industry.
Niowave Incorporated Development of a Low Frequency
1012 N. Walnut Street Superconducting RF Electron Gun
Lansing, MI 48906
Accelerators hold
many future applications that can help society not only in physics research but
also in real life applications, i.e. homeland security. By developing new
concepts for electron guns (sources for accelerators) more economical and
efficient machines can be developed by utilizing the expertise in U.S.
industry.
REB Research and Consulting High Temperature, Low Activation,
461 Burroughs Refractory Alloys for Generation IV
Detroit, MI 48220 Nuclear Reactor Construction
This
project will measure the most critical materials and chemical properties of two
alloys for use in Generation IV nuclear reactors.
Technova Corporation Improved Conversion of Cellulose
3927 Dobie Road Waste to Ethanol Using a Dual
Okemos, MI 48864-3480 Bioreactor System
Bioethanol,
derived from fibrous, woody, inedible plant matter or biomass, will become a
major transportation fuel in America’s future. This project will use new
microorganism consortia and dedicated novel technology to improve wood/grass
waste conversion to bioethanol, with equipment that is simple to use by farmers,
in a cost–efficient way.
Hysitron, Inc. Quantitative In-Situ TEM Tensile
10025 Valley View Road Testing Apparatus
Minneapolis, MN 55344
This project will
develop a new tensile testing device for operation inside a TEM, not only
yielding quantitative load-displacement data concomitant with real time images
of the microstructural behavior, but also simplifying the sample preparation
procedure essentially.
Hysitron, Inc. Quantitative In-Situ TEM
10025 Valley View Road Nanotribology Tester
Minneapolis, MN 55344
This project will provide a novel research tool to better understand the underlying mechanisms of friction, solid lubrication, and wear. Increased fundamental knowledge in these areas may lead to breakthrough discoveries and products that help to reduce the tremendous national cost owing to friction and wear.
STTR Project
SVT Associates, Inc. High Polarization and High Peak Current
7620 Executive Drive Compositionally Graded AlGaAs/GaAs Superlattice
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Photocathodes for RF Gun Applications
This project will
develop a new generation of robust photocathodes capable of yielding intense,
highly polarized electron beams for use in advanced electron colliders. This
project will apply a graded AlGaAs/GaAs superlattice concept which should
overcome material limitations of the GaAs/GaAsP alloys.
STTR Project
SVT Associates, Inc. High Polarization and High Robustness
7620 Executive Drive Antimonide Based Superlattice
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Photocathodes for RF Gun Applications
“Polarized
electron emitters” isolate and enhance one of the two naturally occuring forms
of the electron subatomic particle. This project will create a new, highly
efficient source of polarized electrons for use in high energy particle physics
research.
MO-SCI Corporation Fabrication of GRIN Glass Spheres
4040 Hypoint Drive
Rolla, MO 65401
This
project will develop glass spheres, 1 to 5 mm diameter, with a potential minimum
refractive index gradient of 0.2 from the center to the sphere surface. Such
glass spheres have remote sensing applications such as proliferation and
radiation detection.
Sci-Eng Solutions, LLC Coiled Transmission Line Modulators
3304 Lake Town Drive
Columbia, MO 65203-6719
This program will culminate in the development and deployment of innovative, compact solid state pulse power circuits that will address current and future problems requisite to accelerators. Variations on these solid state modulators will address numerous other crucial military and commercial applications; such as directed energy weapons, particle beam accelerators, high speed rail systems, lasers, and advanced radars.
Sci-Eng Solutions, LLC Photo Enhanced Nano-Forest Cathode Guns
3304 Lake Town Drive
Columbia, MO 65203-6719
This program will
culminate in the development and deployment of new and innovative “Photo
Enhanced Nano-Forest Guns” that will enhance the capabilities, efficacies, and
operational reliability of numerous devices intrinsic to linear accelerators;
including RF guns, klystrons, magnetrons, etc. They could also provide a
quantum leap for DOD’s Directed Energy programs by providing repetition rate
e-beam sources requisite to High Power Microwave generators such as Magnetically
Insulated Line Oscillators, Relativistic Magnetrons, Railtrons, Ubitrons, etc.
Sci-Eng Solutions, LLC Photoconductive Silicon Carbide
3304 Lake Town Drive Switched Kicker Modulators
Columbia, MO 65203-6719
This
program will culminate in the development and deployment of innovative, compact
solid state pulse power circuits that will address current and future problems
requisite to the International Linear Collider kicker systems. Variations on
these solid state modulators will address numerous other crucial military and
commercial applications; such as directed energy weapons, particle beam
accelerators, high speed rail systems, lasers, and advanced radars.
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc. An Innovative Silicon Carbide (SiC)
201 Research Boulevard 6-KV, 1-KA Gate Turn Off (GTO) Thyristor
Starkville, MS 39759-8749
This technology
could reduce the size, weight, and cost of both conventional and renewable
sources of electricity by improving a powerful silicon carbide electronic switch
that is used in equipment that controls the flow of electricity from the source
of generation to the consumer.
Continuum Dynamics, Inc. Distributed On-Blade Control for
34 Lexington Avenue Enhanced Wind Turbine Performance
Ewing, NJ 08618-2302
This project will provide devices to improve the efficiency of wind turbines, producing more renewable energy at reduced cost.
Diamond Materials, Inc. Gas Turbine Application of Carbon
120 Centennial Avenue Fiber Nanocomposite with Fabric
Piscataway, NJ 08854-3908 Reinforced Protective Coating
This
project proposes civil applications of carbon fiber-carbon matrix composites
that have an oxidation resistant coating. Initially developed for ballistic
missiles and thermal protection, these composites were recently modernized by a
new technological procedure, which can increase gas turbine working temperature,
fuel efficiency, and reduce emission. The composite is low cost and lightweight.
If applied to civil aircraft turbines, a four-fold weight savings can be
expected.
Exelus, Inc. Step-Out Process to Upgrade Clycerol
99 Dorsa Avenue to Bio-Diesel
Livingston, NJ 07039
A new technology
is being developed to produce bio-diesel from excess glycerol – a by-product
of current bio-diesel plants. The process has the ability to produce an extra
170 million gallons of bio-diesel per year in the
Lenterra Inc. A Cost-Effective Analytical
7 Tenney Road Technology for Identification and
West Orange, NJ 07052 Measurement of Greenhouse Gases
This project is aimed at the development a portable gas analyzer that is capable of identification and measurement of trace greenhouse gas constituents. The ruggedness, low energy and material consumption of the analyzer will permit efficient environmental monitoring of air in places such as workplaces, airports, hospitals, or schools.
NEI Corporation A New Sorbent for Removal of Mercury
400 Apgar Drive from Flue Gas: A Lower Cost
Suite E Alternative to Activated Carbon
Somerset, NJ 08873
The proposed technology will reduce the cost of the mercury removal from coal fired power plants, thereby allowing power plant utility companies to comply with mercury regulation.
NEI Corporation Nanocomposite Enabled High Energy Density
400 Apgar Drive Capacitors for Pulsed Power Applications
Suite E
Somerset, NJ 08873
The proposed novel modified dielectric percolative composites will be reliable and will have high dielectric constant, thereby delivering high energy density to future solid state pulsed power systems.
Princeton Power Sytems, Inc. Combined Controls and Energy Storage
501 Forrestal Road for Distributed Wind Turbine Grid Integration
Suite 211
Princeton, NJ 08540
This project will develop an integrated wind turbine energy storage system that will make wind energy predictable and maximize its value to the end user and utility. This will reduce blackouts, decrease utility transmission costs, and displace polluting, fossil fuel-burning, power generators with a clean, renewable energy source.
Structured Materials Industries, Inc. Miniature Spherical Retroreflectors
201 Circle Drive North Fabricated by Fluidized Bed CVD
Unit # 102
Piscataway, NJ 08854
This project will develop miniature lenses required for remote sensing of harmful chemicals related to Weapons of Mass Destruction, as part of the Proliferation Detection Program.
Universal Display Corporation High Stability White SOLEDs
375 Phillips Boulevard
Ewing, NJ 08618-1428
This project will increase the conversion efficiency of electrical energy into light of white-organic-light emitting devices and thereby enable replacement of inefficient conventional incandescent bulbs, which consume over 8% of the electricity produced in the United States.
Universal Display Corporation Stable, Efficient, Large Area WOLED
375 Phillips Boulevard
Ewing, NJ 08618-1428
This project will
utilize novel OLED fabrication techniques enabling highly efficient stable,
organic, solid-state, lighting sources to replace short lifetime 12 lm/W
incandescent sources, and hence reduce overall energy consumption in the U.S.
Deep Web Technologies, LLC Automated Source Discovery and Configuration
301 North Guadalupe
Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Scientific discovery and knowledge diffusion are accelerated when previously unknown high quality scientific and technical sources are regularly identified and integrated into appropriate federated search engines. This project will design and test algorithms for discovering new high quality sources and automatically configuring them.
Deep Web Technologies, LLC DOE Science Accelerator (DSA)
301 North Guadalupe Scalability Prototype
Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Researchers in the commercial and public sectors lack access to large scale federated search engines that can search large numbers of sources in parallel. This project will prove feasibility of such a system by developing a testbed that allows for measurement and refinement of performance.
Deep Web Technologies, LLC Faceted Federated Search
301 North Guadalupe
Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Researchers in the public and private sectors face a pressing need to search ever-growing volumes of highly relevant and critical content more quickly and more accurately. This project will demonstrate the quantitative and qualitative improvement of faceted federated search and guided navigation over traditional federated search by running experiments on empirical data from actual sources.
Deep Web Technologies, LLC Multi-Lingual Federated Search
301 North Guadalupe
Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501
This project will build a prototype multilingual federated search application that will enable English-speaking researchers to search foreign language documents.
Deep Web Technologies, LLC Personal Library
301 North Guadalupe
Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Researchers in the public and private sectors face a pressing need to better organize and manage an ever-growing volume of highly relevant and critical content. This project will prove feasibility of a personal digital library solution that helps researchers organize, identify, manage, and share their key ideas and associated research references to large, Internet-based information sources.
Deep Web Technologies, LLC Related Document Discovery
301 North Guadalupe
Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501
This project will build a federated search application that extends a user's search by identifying documents related to those returned by the initial search. While this capability is common in crawl-based search engines such as Google it is much more difficult to implement in federated search applications.
Deep Web Technologies, LLC Real-Time Full Text Analysis
301 North Guadalupe
Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501
The most relevant information found in federated searches is often missed due to limitations of current approaches to relevant ranking. This project will develop an optimal approach to ranking that involves the analysis of full text from documents while minimizing the cost of such analysis.
Deep Web Technologies, LLC Source Selection Optimization
301 North Guadalupe
Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Selecting the most relevant sources from a search engine can be quite difficult when the number of sources is large or many sources are unfamiliar. This project will build a prototype system that automatically selects the most appropriate sources in real-time based on the user's query terms.
NumerEx, LLC A Novel RF Source to Drive Particle Accelerators
2309 Renard Place SE
Suite 220
Albuquerque, NM 87106
This effort will develop state-of-the-art devices to power
next-generation particle accelerators, such as the International Linear
Collider. These novel sources provide a robust, compact, and economical means to
maintain
America’s
science and engineering dominance in the high energy physics arena while also
supporting advanced radar and communications technology.
Research Applications Corporation Enhanced Model for Fast Ignition
148 Piedra Loop
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Fast
ignition offers a potentially lower cost route to
Rocky Mountain Geophysics, LLC Development of Low-Noise Smart
167 Piedra Loop Sensors for Small Explosion Monitoring
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Subcritical
nuclear explosions can be used by nascent nuclear states for weaponization of
nuclear bombs. Development of a Low-Noise Smart Sensor will provide the U.S.
Government with the capability to remotely monitor subcritical experiments at
foreign test sites.
Southwest Sciences, Inc. High Precision CO2 Field Sensor
1570 Pacheco Street
Suite E-11
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Understanding the
effects of carbon dioxide on climate requires high precision field measurements,
yet current instrumentation is inadequate to meet the required needs and provide
the detailed information necessary. This project will develop a compact, rugged
optical sensor for making high precision measurements of carbon dioxide and
other important greenhouse gases.
Southwest Sciences, Inc. Open-Path Optical Ammonia Monitor
1570 Pacheco Street
Suite E-11
Santa Fe, NM 87505
A new sensor is being developed to measure ammonia in the atmosphere. Ammonia plays important roles in atmospheric haze formation, but a fast, widespread, and reliable measurements of this key gas have generally been unavailable to date.
Advanced Energy Systems Advanced High-Brightness Electron Source
27 Industrial Boulevard