The National Science Foundation awarded a $581,985 Project Grant to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships federal grant program (CFDA 47.084). The grant will support research and development of low-friction durable coatings to improve energy efficiency in conveyor systems. Specifically, the university will develop and optimize fast coating deposition processes for conveyor materials, scale coating processes for full-size belts, build a prototype conveyor to evaluate coating performance, and demonstrate the feasibility of developed coatings for belt conveyor applications. The research is expected to produce dry-lubricated conveyor belts and sliders that show at least 50% improvement in friction and durability over uncoated materials. The grant period runs from April 15, 2022 through March 31, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $16.0k | 6/2/22 | ||
| Not listed | $550.0k | 4/15/22 |