
Enhanced Carbon Nanotube UltracapacitorsAward last edited on: 4/1/2019
Sponsored Program
STTRAwarding Agency
DOD : AFTotal Award Amount
$99,952Award Phase
1Solicitation Topic Code
AF09-BT05Principal Investigator
Scott VonlavenCompany Information
Amtec Corporation
654 Discovery Drive Suite A
Huntsville, AL 35816
Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 772-7200 |
info@amtec-corp.com |
www.amtec-corp.com |
Research Institution
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Phase I
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Phase I year
2010Phase I Amount
$99,952Benefit:
Potential USAF Applications USAF applications of ultracapacitors include pulsed power for directed-energy and kinetic-energy weapons, sensors, and power supplies and control systems for aircraft and spacecraft. Ultracapacitors possess much higher energy density than conventional capacitors, and their power density is far superior to that of batteries including fuel cells, resulting in enhanced efficiency and space and weight savings, which will benefit each of the above applications. We note that most of these applications have missions in all branches of the military. Potential Commercial and other non-USAF Applications Minimizing the use of oil in the US economy requires the invention of advanced energy storage devices that provide orders of magnitude higher efficiencies over present commercial technology. The application of enhanced CNT ultracapacitors in the automotive, aviation, and military represents an enormous market, in which costs will be driven down and innovation will penetrate industries that might not otherwise pursue cutting edge science and engineering due to the inherent risk (and cost) associated with it. With respect to application in other Government agencies, Enhanced CNT ultracapacitors will have particularly dramatic effects on NASA applications. The potential enhancements over current technology will allow MgO2 enhanced CNT ultracapacitors to be utilized anywhere independent power sources are required. Ultracapacitors combined with battery technology can power spacecraft, lunar surface mobility systems, and portable electronic equipment.
Keywords:
Ultracapacitors; Electrochemical Capacitors; Supercapacitors; Pulsed Power; Carbon Nanotubes; Nano-Composite Electrodes; Ionic Electrolyte
Phase II
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