U.S. Department of Energy
Small Business Innovation Research Program
and
Small Business Technology Transfer Program
FY 2006 Phase II - Abstracts

ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS FOR ENERGY STORAGE, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION APPLICATIONS

1. STTR Project: An Advanced Power Converter System Using High Temperature, High Power Density SiC Devices

   Aegis Technology, Santa Ana, CA

2. High Power Density (100 kW) Silicon Carbide (SiC) Three-Phase Inverters

   Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc., Fayetteville, AR

SENSORS FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES

3. Novel, Low-Cost, Non-Contact, High Accuracy Sensor for the Simultaneous, Reliable, Real-Time Determination and Monitoring of HV Transmission Line Sag, Temperature, Current, and Ampacity

   Promethean Devices, LLC, Fort Mill, SC

    

4. Low Cost Sensors for Real Time Monitoring of Overhead Transmission Lines

   Underground Systems, Inc., Armonk, NY

    

ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

5. Characterization of Carbonaceous Particles:  Aerosol Mass Spectrometry and Light Scattering

   Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA

6. Innovative Aerosol Collector for On-Line Analysis of Individual Particulate Organics

   Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA

7. STTR Project: Two Dimensional Chromatography of Atmospheric Aerosols:  A New In-Situ Instrument

   Aerosol Dynamics, Inc., Berkely, CA

    

MEDICAL SCIENCES

8. Nanowire Optical Assay Probe

   Illuminex Corporation, Lancaster, PA

    

9. Rapid Microfluidic Production of PET Biomarkers

   NanoTek, LLC, Walland, TN

    

10. A New Scintillator for Time-of-Flight PET

    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

     

GENOMICS: GENOMES TO LIFE AND RELATED BIOTECHNOLOGIES

11. Universal Probe Reagents for Detection and Quantitation of RNA Splicing

    Callida Genomics Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

     

MEASUREMENT/MONITORING AND CHARACTERIZATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENT

12. Time-Lapse 3D GPR Characterization and Monitoring of Near-Surface Groundwater and Contaminant Flows

    4th Wave Imaging Corporation, Aliso Viejo, CA

     

13. A Fiber Optic Multipass Raman Probe and Instrumentation for Monitoring Flammable Gases in High Level Waste Tanks

    EIC Laboratories, Inc., Norwood, MA

     

14. STTR Project: Development of HydroImage: A User-Friendly Hydrogeophysical Characterization Software Package

    Geomatrix Consultants, Inc., Oakland, CA

     

15. An Ultra-Precise System for Electrical Resistivity Tomography Measurements

    Multi-Phase Technologies, LLC, Sparks, NV

     

16. In Situ Optical Monitor for Waste Tank Gases

    Vista Photonics, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

     

BIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR REDUCING ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE

17. A High-Throughput Assay for Microbe-Based Hydrogen Production

    GVD Corporation, Cambridge, MA

CARBON CYCLE MEASUREMENTS OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE BIOSPHERE

18. Ultralight, Low-power Probes of Carbon Dioxide

    Atmospheric Observing Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

19. Vertically Integrated Measuring and Monitoring Instrumentation for Terrestrial Sinks and Sources of Carbon Dioxide

    Atmospheric Observing Systems, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

20. A Laser-Based Instrument Platform for Measuring Methane and Other Trace Gases

    LI-COR Biosciences, Lincoln, NE

     

21. Laser-based Sensor for Routine, High Precision, Field Measurements of Ambient CO₂

    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

     

22. Optical Carbon Dioxide Field Isotope Ratiometer

    Vista Photonics, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

COAL GASIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES

23. Advanced Coal Gasification System

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

24. Sorbents for Air Separation

    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

     

     

    ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT FOR EXISTING FOSSIL ENERGY FACILITIES

     

25. STTR Project: Utilize Cementitious High Carbon Fly Ash (CHCFA) to Stabilize Cold In-Place Recycled (CIR) Asphalt Pavement as Base Course

    Bloom Consultants, LLC, Milwaukee, WI

     

26. High Volume Utilization of Fly Ash Containing Mercury-Impregnated Activated Carbon

    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

     

27. Water-Conserving Steam Ammonia Power Cycle

    Energy Concepts Company, Annapolis, MD

     

28. Adaptable Sensor Packaging for High Temperature Fossil Fuel Energy Systems

    Sporian Microsystems, Inc., Lafayette, CO

     

     

    OIL, TAR SANDS, AND OIL SHALE TECHNOLOGIES

     

29. Downhole Heater Cables for Oil Shale Recovery

    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO

     

30. Advanced Sealed Bearing Asembly for Positive Discplacment Motors Used in Micro-Borehole Driling

    Kalsi Engineering, Inc., Sugar Land, TX

NATURAL GAS AND HYDROGEN SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES

31. High Bulk-Density, Large Capacity Activated Carbons for Small-Scale Natural Gas Storage

    CM-TEC, Inc., Newark, DE

     

32. High-Temperature Ceramic Capacitors for Applications in Deep Drilling and Completion Processes

    Synergistic Advanced Technologies, LLC, Tucson, AZ

     

33. High Efficiency and Low-Cost Reforming to Produce Hydrogen

    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

     

     

    SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL (SOFC) AND MATERIAL RESEARCH

     

34. Reformer for Conversion of Diesel Fuel into CO and Hydrogen

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

35. Low Cost Hot Anode Recycle Blower

    Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies, Tempe, AZ

     

36. Foil Gas Bearing Supported High Speed Centrifugal Blower

    R&D Dynamics Corporation, Bloomfield, CT

     

     

MATERIALS RESEARCH

37. Development of Electrically Mediated Electrophoretic Deposition for Thermal Barrier Coating Systems

    Faraday Technology, Inc., Clayton, OH

     

38. STTR Project: Nanostructured Coatings by Pulsed Plasma Processing for Alloys Used in Coal-Fired Environments

    Karta Technologies, Inc., San Antonio, TX

     

     

    ADVANCED FOSSIL FUELS RESEARCH

     

39. STTR Project: Accelerated Biomethanation of Sequestered Carbon Dioxide and Paraffin in Coal Beds

    Altuda Energy Corporation, San Antonio, TX

     

40. An Economic Process for Coal Liquefaction to Liquid Fuels

    Specialties Group, Inc., Morrisville, PA

     

     

    TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO ENERGY STORAGE FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES

     

41. STTR Project: Improved Performance of Lithium-Ion Cells at Low Temperature

    MER Corporation (Materials and Electrochemical Research), Tucson, AZ

     

42. Electroactive Polymer Separator to Protect from Overcharging in Lithium Ion Batteries

    Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

     

43. Technology to Improve the Performance of Lithium-Ion Cells at Low Temperatures

    TIAX, LLC, Cambridge, MA

     

44. Improved Electrolytes for Electrochemical Capacitors

    TOXCO Inc., Folcroft, PA

     

     

TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYDROGEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

45. Oil-Free Hydrogen Compressor

    Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc., Albany, NY

     

     

    ENERGY EFFICIENT MEMBRANES

     

46. Hybrid Anti-Fouling Membrane System for Natural Gas Separation

    Compact Membrane Systems, Inc., Wilmington, DE

     

47. Hybrid Membrane Distillation Process for Enhanced Integrated Ethanol Production

    Compact Membrane Systems, Inc., Wilmington, DE

     

48. Dehydration of Acids and Harsh Chemicals Via Pervaporation/Vapor Permeation Using Inorganic Membranes

    Media and Process Technology, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

     

49. Hydrogen Recovery Via Nanoporous Carbon Membrane for Large Scale Refinery Application

    Media and Process Technology, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

     

50. Novel Nanoporous Polymer Membranes for Gas and Vapor Separations

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

     

51. Membrane Process for Bioethanol Production

    PoroGen Corporation, Medford, MA

     

52. Membrane Mediated Extraction Process for Olefin/Paraffin Separation

    Trans Ionics Corporation, The Woodlands, TX

     

     

53. STTR Project: Development of Low Cost Conducting Polymer for Electrostatic Precipitators

    Applied Sciences, Inc., Cedarville, OH

     

54. Enhanced Catalysts from Nanostructured Materials

    Lynntech, Inc., College Station, TX

     

55. Nano Graphene Plate-Reinforced Polymer Composites

    NanoTek Instruments, Fargo, ND

     

56. Nanostrucutred Materials for Olefin Oligomerization

    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

     

57. Filtration of Fluid Media Containing Very Fine Heavy Metals

    Wright Materials Research Co., Beavercreek, OH

     

     

    ALTERNATIVE REACTION MEDIA FOR INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL PROCESSES

     

58. New Energy Efficient Route to Styrene

    Exelus, Inc., Livingston, NJ

     

     

    SOLID STATE INORGANIC AND ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES FOR GENERAL LIGHTING

     

59. A Novel Growth Technique for Large Diameter AlN Single Crystal

    Fairfield Crystal Technology, LLC, New Milford, CT

     

60. High Recombination Efficiency White OLEDs

    Universal Display Corporation, Ewing, NJ

     

     

    NEUTRON AND ELECTRON BEAM INSTRUMENTATION

     

61. Multi-Function Inspection Scorper:  Enabling New Surface Science at High-Energy Beamline Facilities

    Creative Light Source, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

62. An UltraHigh Resolution Specimen Holder with Large Tilt Range for the Transmission Electron Microscope

    Hummingbird Scientific, LLC, Lacey, WA

     

63. A Full Rotation Specimen Holder for State-of-the-art Tomography in a Transmission Electron Microscope

    Hummingbird Scientific, LLC, Lacey, WA

     

64. STTR Project: An Automated Sample Handling Workcell for the SNS Liquids Reflectometer

    Square One Systems Design, Jackson, WY

     

65. Silicon Microchannel Neutron Lens

    Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA

     

66. Novel Large Area High Resolution Neutron Detector for the Spallation Neutron Source

    Proportional Technologies, Inc., Houston, TX

     

67. A Robust Microfabricated Specimen Support with Integrated Capabilities for In Situ Experimentation in the Transmission Electron Microscope

    Protochips, Inc., Raleigh, NC

     

68. A Compact Crystal Positioning System for Neutron Diffraction

    Square One Systems Design, Jackson, WY

     

MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

69. Properties and Design of Nuclear Grade SiC/SiC Control Rod Sheath for Generation IV Nuclear Plants

    Hyper-Therm High-Temperature Composites, Inc., Huntington Beach, CA

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY

70. Extreme Environment Control Sensors

    Luna Innovations Incorporated, Blacksburg, VA

INNOVATIVE WASTE HEAT RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY AND NOVEL COOLING SYSTEMS

71. Reduction of Parasitic Losses to Improve Quantum Well Efficiency

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

     

ADVANCED MATERIALS

72. Abrasion-Resistant Membranes for Biomass Hydrolysate Clarification

    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

     

73. Dimensionally Stable High Performance Membrane

    Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC, Newton, MA

     

74. Low Cost Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicle Parts

    Material Innovation Technology, LLC, Hendersonville, NC

NEW ENERGY SOURCES

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

    GT Equipment Technologies, Inc., Merrimack, NH

     

76. Thermal (Solar) Photovoltaics Using Luminescence Upconversions

    MetroLaser, Inc., Irvine, CA

     

77. STTR Project: Direct Drive Power Buoy

    Peregrine Power, LLC, Wilsonville, OR

ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGIES

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

    Distributed Energy Systems, Inc., Wallingford, CT

     

79. Boron Nitride Capacitors for Advanced Power Electronic Devices

    Integrated Micro Sensors, Inc., Houston, TX

     

REACTIONS AND SEPARATIONS

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

    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

     

81. Gas Phase Catalytic Oxidation of Cyclohexane to Cyclohexanone and Cyclohexanol

    EverNu Technology, LLC, Maple Glen, PA

     

82. Nanoengineered Encapsulation of Enzyme Chiral Catalysts and Other Proteins in Their Native State

    LNKChemsolutions, Lincoln, NE

SENSORS AND CONTROLS FOR EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONS

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

    MicroMaterials, Inc., Tampa, FL

FUSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

84. Advanced Quasi Optical Launcher Systems

    Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

     

85. 3D Modeling Tool for High Density and High Mach Number Plasma Accelerator Research

    FAR-TECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

     

86. Non-Perturbing Multi-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor

    FieldMetrics Inc, Seminole, FL

     

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

    HyperV Technologies Corp., Fairfax Station, VA

     

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

    NOVA Photonics, Inc., Princeton, NJ

     

89. Framework for Modernization and Componentization of Fusion Modules

    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

     

     

    ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS FOR FUSION ENERGY SYSTEMS

     

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

    Supergenics I, LLC, Sarasota, FL

     

91. Ultrahigh Heat Flux Plasma-Facing Components for Magnetic Fusion Energy

    Ultramet, Pacoima, CA

     

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

    Ultramet, Pacoima, CA

     

     

    HIGH ENERGY DENSITY PHYSICS FOR INERTIAL FUSION ENERGY

     

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

    Prism Computational Sciences, Inc., Madison, WI

     

     

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

     

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

    Accelerator Technology Corporation, College Station, TX

     

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

    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO

     

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

    Global Research and Development, Inc., Columbus, OH

     

97. Development of MgB₂ for Near Term HEP Applications

    Hyper Tech Research Inc, Columbus, OH

     

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

    SupraMagnetics, Inc., Southington, CT

     

     

    ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS

     

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

    Euclid TechLabs, LLC, Solon, OH

     

100. Automated Transfer Map Generator Using Electromagnetic Field Solutions

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

      

101. STTR Project: Reverse Emittance Exchange for Muon Colliders

     MUONS, Inc., Batavia, IL

      

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

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

      

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

     RadiaBeam Technologies, LLC, Los Angeles, CA

      

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

     Simulation Technology and Applied Research, Mequon, WI

      

105. An Advanced Simulation Toolkit for Photon Band Gap/Advanced Structure Development

     Simulation Technology and Applied Research, Mequon, WI

      

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

     Solidica, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI

      

RADIO FREQUENCY ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS AND COLLIDERS

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

     AMAC International, Inc., Newport News, VA

      

108. 200 MW L-Band Annular Beam Klystron for Accelerators

     Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., Palo Alto, CA

      

109. Modular Multipurpose RF Amplifier

     Diversified Technologies, Inc., Bedford, MA

      

110. New Concepts for Pulse Power Modulators

     Diversified Technologies, Inc., Bedford, MA

      

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

     FAR-TECH, Inc., San Diego, CA

      

112. Breakdown Suppression in Accelerating Structures Using Electron Beam Processing

     FM Technologies, Inc., Chantilly, VA

      

113. High Gradient Research on 17 Gigahertz Accelerating Structures

     Haimson Research Corporation, Santa Clara, CA

      

114. Marx Based Modulator for ILC and Industry

     ISA Corporation, Dublin, CA

      

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

     MUONS, Inc., Batavia, IL

      

116. Dielectric-Lined High-Gradient Accelerator Structure

     Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

      

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

     Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

      

      

     HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING

      

118. GSIMF:  A Grid Software Installation Management Framework

     Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

      

      

     HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORKS

      

119. Workstation Network Interfaces for 10 Gbps and Beyond

     Acadia Optronics, LLC, Rockville, MD

      

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

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

      

121. Ultra High Speed Transport Control Protocol and Architecture

     Broadata Communications, Inc., Torrance, CA

      

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

     Computer Networks & Software, Inc., Springfield, VA

      

123. Interoperability Between Ultra High-Speed Networks and Traditional IP Networks (SmartNIC)

     RNET Technologies, Inc, Palo Alto, CA

      

      

     NUCLEAR PHYSICS SOFTWARE AND DATA MANAGEMENT

      

124. Affordable Petabyte Storage for Scientific Data Distribution and Archiving

     MicroContinuum, Inc., Cambridge, MA

      

125. User Centric Monitoring

     Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

      

NUCLEAR PHYSICS ELECTRONICS DESIGN AND FABRICATION

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

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

      

NUCLEAR PHYSICS ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY

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

     Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

      

128. SURF:  Three-Dimensional Self-Consistent Simulations of Multipacting in Superconducting Radio Frequencies

     Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

      

      

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

      

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

     PHDs, Oak Ridge, TN

      

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

     Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

      

131. High Resolution Gamma Ray Spectrometer for Nuclear Physics

     Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

      

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

     Tech-Etch, Inc., Plymouth, MA

      

      

     TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT THE NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM

      

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

     New Wave Research, Fremont, CA

      

134. Algorithms for Multilook Effluent Detection and Identification

     Space Computer Corporation, Los Angeles, CA

      

135. Portable NMR Spectrometer (with Magnet)

     TECMAG, Inc., Houston, TX

      

RESEARCH TO SUPPORT PROLIFERATION DETECTION

136. UV Solid-State Laser Proliferation Detection

     Aculight Corporation, Bothell, WA

      

137. External Cavity Stabilized LWIR QCL

     Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA

      

138. ISENS: Information Processing System for Sensor Data

     Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO