Project Grant 01CAWUCB017

Summary The Office of Naval Research awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to the University of California, Berkeley under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to develop multifunctional conformal metastructures for enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding in naval systems. The five-year research initiative, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030, will be conducted at UC Berkeley's California facilities and aims to advance materials science capabilities...

Drexel University was awarded a $489,998 project grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems to develop electromagnetic shields based on MXene nano-metamaterials. The three-year award, issued under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program, will support research into improving the quality of life and economic strength of the nation through innovative engineering research and education. Specifically, the university will conduct...

This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $400,000 to Florida International University (FIU) to develop new techniques for predicting and suppressing electromagnetic interference in high-density semiconductor device packaging. The research aims to address challenges in future electronics manufacturing, including mitigating signal interference and ensuring electromagnetic compatibility within integrated packages. Key innovations...

Phase III Physics LLC received a $206,440 Project Grant award from the Department of Energy Office of Science on February 21, 2023 to develop a Flexible Lithium Neutron Shielding Material (FLINS) using a Novel 6Li-based Composite. The funding supports research and development of a new composite material for neutron shielding through November 20, 2023. The award is provided through the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA #81.049), which aims to deliver scientific discoveries...

This Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program totals $991,621 and runs from February 15, 2023 through January 31, 2025. It supports Stark Street Materials Company of Portland, Oregon in developing manufacturing feasibility for new radiation shielding fabrics using bismuth as a safer, non-toxic alternative to lead. Phase I demonstrated molding composite materials with over 85% bismuth particle filler to produce fabric with...

Applied Sciences Inc. received a $199,726 project grant award from the Department of Energy Office of Science under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to develop flexible, lightweight nanocomposites for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding suppression in automotive applications. The grant period runs from June 28, 2021 through June 27, 2022 and is focused on delivering products and services related to the design and testing of novel nanocomposite materials...

This $392,098 National Science Foundation award under the Engineering (CFDA 47.041) program will fund research to establish new theoretical foundations for active metamaterial transmission lines (MTLs) that can control the amplitude and phase of electromagnetic waves. The goal is to develop transformative transmission line technology to address increasing demands for enhanced data capacity, higher spatial resolution, multi-functionality, and smaller circuit and system dimensions in microwave...

The National Science Foundation awarded a $255,986 Project Grant to Arieca Inc. under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) for the period of February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022. The grant funds research to develop a liquid metal-elastomer composite for electromagnetic shielding. The NSF Directorate for Engineering seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength by fostering innovation and excellence in engineering research. This award supports those goals by funding...

Space Foundry Inc. received a $399,880 Project Grant award from the Department of Energy Office of Science on June 27, 2022 to support research activities concluding on March 26, 2023. The award is being used to fund the "Plasma Printing of Graphene Composites for EMI Shielding Applications" project under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA #81.049). Through this funding, Space Foundry Inc. will develop new plasma printing techniques to produce graphene-based...

Advanced Materials Manufacturing, LLC received a $198,883 project grant award from the Department of Energy Office of Science on February 14, 2022 to develop composite metal foam for microreactors. The project supports the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), which aims to transform understanding of nature and advance U.S. energy and economic security through scientific discoveries and tools. Through this funding, Advanced Materials Manufacturing will produce composite...