| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2014.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N141-063 |
| Topic Title: |
FABRICATION OF ULTRA-LONG CARBON NANOTUBES THROUGH SEGREGATED FLOW CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION |
| Proposal No.: |
N141-063-1052 |
| Firm: |
Mainstream Engineering Corporation
200 Yellow Place
Pines Industrial Center
Rockledge, Florida 32955-5327 |
| Contact: |
Justin Hill |
| Phone: |
(301) 631-3550 |
| Web Site: |
www.mainstream-engr.com |
| Abstract: |
Mainstream Engineering proposes a method for the synthesis of ultra-long carbon nanotubes using an altered chemical vapor deposition process. Many CNT based technologies have diminished properties due to a density of CNT-CNT junctions. Current CNT production techniques are limited in either CNT length or scalability. Development of a scalable method for production of ULCNTs based on Mainstream's proprietary technique will allow for their integration into current CNT based application and open a range of new applications in wiring, composites, and thermal control. In Phase I, Mainstream will expand upon current understandings of ULCNT synthesis to determine ideal ULCNT synthesis conditions. Mainstream's past experience in CNT synthesis for composites and electrical storage makes them uniquely suited to developing the ULCNT synthesis method. |
| Benefits: |
The potential benefits for this research stretch throughout not just the DoD but private sector as well. The development of a method for synthesis of ultra-long carbon nanotubes (CNTs) would allow for significant improvements in the physical properties of CNT based applications such as CNT-composites and lightweight electrical wiring. The proposed method is highly scalable and offers a rapid path to commercialization using minimally altered off the shelf equipment. Mainstream has a long history of developing SBIR technology and transitioning it to military and commercial products. |