2136419
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase II: Durable Omni-phobic Coatings
The broader impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to provide environmentally friendly, self-cleaning coating technologies. Fluorinated materials, known as "forever materials," have been widely used due to their excellent self-cleaning properties. However, the detrimental environmental impacts resulting from these coatings motivate the introduction of environmentally friendly solutions.
This project plans to create a new technology to enable environmentally-friendly coatings capable of adhering to a myriad of substrates under any conditions, while offering high abrasion resistance and exceptional weather resistance. The successful completion of the project will set the stage for commercialization and adoption of this technology for household and industrial products, automotive applications, sensors, solar panels, and aerospace applications.
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project seeks to validate pilot-scale production feasibility, enhance weatherability, and enable the commercialization of fluorine-free, self-cleaning materials. Previous approaches toward self-cleaning coatings have had several limitations such as reliance on harmful fluorocarbons, high cost, poor scalability, poor optical properties, and low weatherability.
The proposed technology is developed via a unique approach that enables higher performance, fluorine-free coatings (e.g., excellent mechanical properties, optical clarity, hydrophobicity, adhesion) while preserving the ease of manufacturing processes at a lower cost. The key objectives of this proposed project include:
1) Pilot-scale production of the coating to set the stage for commercialization
2) Extend the weatherability for high-end applications such as those in the automotive and aerospace sectors
3) Develop protocols for omni-phobic additives for rapid implementation of the technology into relevant applications
The anticipated results include successful pilot-scale production tests, accomplishing the long-term weatherability, and the successful synthesis of omni-phobic additives with desirable compositions and performance. The successful completion of the project will set the stage for commercialization and adoption of this technology for household and industrial products, automotive applications, sensors, solar panels, and aerospace, to name a few.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
The broader impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to provide environmentally friendly, self-cleaning coating technologies. Fluorinated materials, known as "forever materials," have been widely used due to their excellent self-cleaning properties. However, the detrimental environmental impacts resulting from these coatings motivate the introduction of environmentally friendly solutions.
This project plans to create a new technology to enable environmentally-friendly coatings capable of adhering to a myriad of substrates under any conditions, while offering high abrasion resistance and exceptional weather resistance. The successful completion of the project will set the stage for commercialization and adoption of this technology for household and industrial products, automotive applications, sensors, solar panels, and aerospace applications.
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project seeks to validate pilot-scale production feasibility, enhance weatherability, and enable the commercialization of fluorine-free, self-cleaning materials. Previous approaches toward self-cleaning coatings have had several limitations such as reliance on harmful fluorocarbons, high cost, poor scalability, poor optical properties, and low weatherability.
The proposed technology is developed via a unique approach that enables higher performance, fluorine-free coatings (e.g., excellent mechanical properties, optical clarity, hydrophobicity, adhesion) while preserving the ease of manufacturing processes at a lower cost. The key objectives of this proposed project include:
1) Pilot-scale production of the coating to set the stage for commercialization
2) Extend the weatherability for high-end applications such as those in the automotive and aerospace sectors
3) Develop protocols for omni-phobic additives for rapid implementation of the technology into relevant applications
The anticipated results include successful pilot-scale production tests, accomplishing the long-term weatherability, and the successful synthesis of omni-phobic additives with desirable compositions and performance. The successful completion of the project will set the stage for commercialization and adoption of this technology for household and industrial products, automotive applications, sensors, solar panels, and aerospace, to name a few.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
East Lansing,
Michigan
48823-5606
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 2% from $997,950 to $1,013,950.
Environmental Protective Coatings was awarded
Cooperative Agreement 2136419
worth $1,013,950
from National Science Foundation in April 2022 with work to be completed primarily in East Lansing Michigan United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase II
Title
SBIR Phase II: Durable Omni-Phobic Coatings
Abstract
The broader impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to provide environmentally friendly, self-cleaning coating technologies. Fluorinated materials, known as forever materials, have been widely used due to their excellent self-cleaning properties, but the detrimental environmental impacts resulting from these coatings motivate the introduction of environmentally friendly solutions. This project plans to create a new technology to enable environmentally-friendly coatings capable of adhering to a myriad of substrates under any conditions, while offering high abrasion resistance and exceptional weather resistance. The successful completion of the project will set the stage for commercialization and adoption of this technology for household and industrial products, automotive applications, sensors, solar panels, and aerospace applications.This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project seeks to validate pilot-scale production feasibility, enhance the weatherability, and enable the commercialization of fluorine-free, self-cleaning materials. Previous approaches toward self-cleaning coatings have had several limitations such as reliance on harmful fluorochemicals, high cost, poor scalability, poor optical properties, and low weatherability. The proposed technology is developed via a unique approach that enables higher performance, fluorine-free coatings (e.g., excellent mechanical properties, optical clarity, hydrophobicity, adhesion) while preserving the ease of manufacturing processes at a lower cost. The key objectives of this proposed project include: 1) pilot-scale production of the coating to set the stage for commercialization; 2) extend the weatherability for high-end applications such as those in the automotive and aerospace sectors; and 3) develop protocols for omniphobic additives for rapid implementation of the technology intorelevant applications. The anticipated results include successful pilot-scale production tests, accomplishing the long-term weatherability, and the successful synthesis of omniphobic additives with desirable compositions and performance. The successful completion of the project will set the stage for commercialization and adoption of this technology for household and industrial products, automotive applications, sensors, solar panels, and aerospace, to name a few.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
AM
Solicitation Number
NSF 21-565
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 8/18/22
Period of Performance
4/1/22
Start Date
3/31/24
End Date
Funding Split
$1.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$1.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 2136419
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2136419
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
NHPEDFJBP9R5
Awardee CAGE
874G8
Performance District
08
Senators
Debbie Stabenow
Gary Peters
Gary Peters
Representative
Daniel Kildee
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Related Activities, National Science Foundation (049-0100) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $1,013,950 | 100% |
Modified: 8/18/22