| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2011.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N112-149 |
| Topic Title: |
Advanced Carbon Nanotube Forms for Composite Structural Applications |
| Proposal No.: |
N112-149-1245 |
| Firm: |
General Nano LLC
1776 Mentor Ave.
Ste 170
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212 |
| Contact: |
Joe Sprengard |
| Phone: |
(513) 309-5947 |
| Web Site: |
www.generalnanollc.com |
| Abstract: |
General Nano is the largest manufacture of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) arrays in the United States. General Nano proposes to leverage two of its proprietary CNT form factors to locally reinforce "hot spots" in composite structural applications. Provisional patents have been filed to protect both novel approaches.
There are two primary objectives are the driving force behind General Nano's technical work plan: (1) Improving properties at the fastener holes to achieve performance levels consistent with composite structure, and (2) cost containment.
General Nano has teamed with a prime contractor, composite testing house, and University in Phase I.
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| Benefits: |
The most significant benefit of the proposed research and development is a prototype composite structural application that demonstrates improved properties at the fastener holes that are commensurate with performance levels of the entire composite structure, and a technical and commercial solution that meets cost/benefit models.
General Nano's goal is to achieve a Technology Readiness Level of 3-4 and a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of 2-3 over the six month Phase I.
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