SBIR Phase II: Nanolaminate Structural Composites

Information

  • NSF Award
  • 0078403
Owner
  • Award Id
    0078403
  • Award Effective Date
    6/1/2000 - 25 years ago
  • Award Expiration Date
    11/30/2002 - 22 years ago
  • Award Amount
    $ 399,996.00
  • Award Instrument
    Standard Grant

SBIR Phase II: Nanolaminate Structural Composites

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project deals with the fabrication of<br/>ultra high strength Polymer/Metal Multi-layers (PML) nanolaminates. In Phase I, Sigma Technologies has demonstrated that the Aluminum/Polymer nanolaminates have distinctive advantages over Aluminum, (a) a superior tensile strength (over 3 fold in some cases), (b) and a lower density. Furthermore, Sigma has developed, based on experimental results, a numerical model to predict the tensile strength of multilayer<br/>composites. The attractive features of the PML composites have generated a significant interest in this product by a major aerospace and avionics OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer. Additional functionality of this composite includes ultra-high gas and vapor barrier, high electrical conductivity, electromagnetic shielding, preferential heat conductivity that is useful for low observable applications, and structural self-monitoring characteristics.<br/><br/>In Phase II, Sigma will further optimize the properties of the PML composites and upgrade equipment that is already in place to produce 7ft x 4ft PML panels. Parts will be tested independently by Sigma and its industrial and university partners. Market research has shown that several applications may be served by the multifunctional structural PML composites. Sigma will follow a systematic plan to identify niche markets and supply samples for evaluation.

  • Program Officer
    TIMOTHY J. RUDD
  • Min Amd Letter Date
    5/31/2000 - 25 years ago
  • Max Amd Letter Date
    8/1/2002 - 23 years ago
  • ARRA Amount

Institutions

  • Name
    SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES INTL., INC.
  • City
    TUCSON
  • State
    AZ
  • Country
    United States
  • Address
    10960 N STALLARD PL
  • Postal Code
    857379527
  • Phone Number
    5205758013

Investigators

  • First Name
    Angelo
  • Last Name
    Yializis
  • Email Address
    ayializis@sigmalabs.com
  • Start Date
    5/31/2000 12:00:00 AM

FOA Information

  • Name
    Materials Research
  • Code
    106000