High-temperature ultrasonic transducer array system for particulate agglomeration in molten salt solutions

X-Wave Innovations, Inc., a minority-owned, woman-owned small business based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was awarded $128,783 on July 8, 2025, under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to develop a high-temperature ultrasonic transducer array system designed for particulate agglomeration in molten salt solutions. The project, which has a completion date of July 7, 2026, leverages the company's established expertise in advanced sensor systems and nondestructive evaluation technologies to create innovative measurement and monitoring capabilities applicable to energy infrastructure and scientific research applications.

The Office of Science Financial Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Energy, supports fundamental scientific research across multiple disciplines through funding to universities, research institutions, and small businesses nationwide. This award reflects the program's investment in cutting-edge sensor technology development with relevance to energy-related scientific challenges. X-Wave Innovations' track record of delivering advanced ultrasonic technologies, fusion diagnostics systems, and sensor network solutions for critical energy applications positions the company to successfully execute this research and development initiative within the one-year project period.