U.S. Department of Energy
Small Business Innovation Research
and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs
FY 2002 Phase II - Abstracts

FUSION PLASMA SCIENCE RESEARCH

  1. Pulsed, Inductively Generated, Streaming Plasma Ion Source for Heavy Ion Fusion Linacs
    Applied Pulsed Power, Inc., Ithaca, NY
  2. CoDeveloper: A Secure, Web-Invocable Collaborative Software Development Tool
    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO

    ENABLING TECHNOLOGY FOR FUSION PLASMA EXPERIMENTS
  3. Innovative Organic and Inorganic High-Pressure Laminate Insulation for Fusion and Superconducting Magnets
    Composite Technology Development, Inc., Lafayette, CO
  4. Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Materials: Diacetylene-Siloxanes as Radiation Resistant Electrical Insulators for Plasma Fusion Confinement Systems
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO
  5. SiC-Based Laser Fusion Optics
    MER Corp (Materials and Electrochemical Research), Tucson, AZ
  6. Interferometric Target Tracking System for Fusion Experiment
    Physical Optics Corporation, Information Technologies Division, Torrance, CA

    ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS FOR FUSION SYSTEMS
  7. *STTR Project: Free Surface Flowing Liquid-Plasma Interaction Facility
    NPL Associates, Inc., Champaign, IL
  8. Doppler Laser Radar for Non-Intrusive Liquid Metal Flow Characterization
    Think Tank, Inc., Knoxville, TN

    ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS
  9. Axisymmetric, Emittance-Compensated Electron Gun
    Advanced Energy Systems, Inc., Medford, NY
  10. Gridded Sheet Beam Electron Gun for High Power RF Applications
    Calabazas Creek Research, Saratoga, CA
  11. A Microwave Beam Monitoring System for Direct Measurement of Ultra Short Electron Bunches
    Santa Clara, CA
  12. Ultra-Thin Optical Diagnostic Filters for Plasma Wakefield Accelerators
    Luxel Corporation, Friday Harbor, WA
  13. Femtosecond Planar Electron Beam Source for Micron-Scale Dielectric Wake Field Accelerator
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT
  14. Tau3P-Based Interactive Design Automation Software
    Simulation Technology & Applied Research, Mequon, WI
  15. Advanced Strained-Superlattice Photocathodes for Polarized Electron Sources
    SVT Associates, Eden Prairie, MN

    RADIO FREQUENCY ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH ENERGY ACCELERATORS AND COLLIDERS
  16. Improved Magnetron Guns for High Power Gyrotrons and Gyroklystrons
    Calabazas Creek Research, Saratoga, CA
  17. A High-Power, Ceramic, RF Generator and Extractor
    Duly Research, Inc., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  18. KA-Band RF Transmission Line Components for a High-Gradient Linear Accelerator
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT
  19. Robust Radio Frequency Accelerator Structures at 34.272 GHZ
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT

    HIGH-FIELD SUPERCONDUCTOR AND SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH ENERGY PARTICLE COLLIDERS
  20. *STTR Project: Virtual Impact Sizing for Precursor Powders of Nb3Sn and Bi-2212 Superconductor
    Accelerator Technology Corporation, Bryan, TX
  21. *STTR Project: Innovative Processing Methods for Superconducting Materials
    Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc., Huntsville, AL
  22. Ultrasonic Drawing of Advanced A15 Strand, Piece-Length Enhancement, Bonding, and Stabilizer Attachment
    Global Research & Development, Inc., Troy, OH
  23. Cost Reduction Techniques for Producing NbSn2 Intermetallic Powder for Application in PIT Processed Nb3Sn Superconductor
    Supercon, Inc., MA
  24. A Method to Increase Current Density in a Mono Element Internal Tin Processed Superconductor Utilizing Zirconium Oxide to Refine Grain Size
    Supergenics, Sarasota, FL

    TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE NEXT-GENERATION ELECTRON-POSITRON COLLIDER
  25. Multi-Megawatt Circulator for TE01 Waveguide
    Calabazas Creek Research, Saratoga, CA
  26. Toroidal Pulse Transformer for the Next Linear Collider
    Diversified Technologies, Inc., Bedford, MA
  27. Active Vibration Control of NLC Magnets
    Energen, Inc., Billerica, MA
  28. High-Power Plasma Switch for 11.4 GHZ Microwave Pulse Compressor
    Omega-P, Inc., New Haven, CT
  29. Permanent Magnet Quadrupoles with Adjustable Field Strength and Centerline Movement Compensation
    STI Optronics, Inc., Bellevue, WA

    HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS DETECTORS
  30. Next-Generation Visible Light Photon Counters
    Lawrence Semiconductor Research Laboratory, Inc., Tempe, AZ

    HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING
  31. Intelligent Agents for Search and Information Distribution of Scientific Notebook
    Corporate Computer Services, Inc., Downers Grove, IL
  32. A Low Cost, High Capacity Storage Module for Data Grids in Particle Physics
    Tempest Microsystems, La Jolla, CA

    NUCLEAR PHYSICS ACCELERATOR TECHNOLOGY
  33. An Active Microphonics Control System
    Energen, Inc., Billerica, MA
  34. Hermetic Metallization of Aluminum Nitride for Radio Frequency Devices
    Sienna Technologies, Inc., Woodinville, WA
  35. ParSEC - Parallel Simulation of Electron Cooling
    Tech-X Corporation, Boulder, CO
  36. Two-Step Target for Fission Product Radioactive Beam Production
    TechSource, Inc., Santa Fe, NM

    NUCLEAR PHYSICS DETECTORS INSTRUMENTATION AND TECHNIQUES
  37. *STTR Project: Development of a Computer Code System for Simulation of Accelerator Target Performance
    I.C. Gomes Consulting & Investment, Inc., Naperville, IL
  38. Enhanced Efficiency Nanowire Photocathode for Large PMTs
    NanoSciences Corporation, Oxford, CT
  39. A Novel Position Sensitive Detector for Nuclear Radiation
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

    NUCLEAR PHYSICS SOFTWARE AND DATA MANAGEMENT

  40. Power Optimizing Petabyte Disk System
    Scientific Data Systems, Las Cruces, NM

    ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY
  41. An Electrical Condition Monitoring Approach for Wire and Cable
    BPW Incorporated, Dahlonega, GA
  42. MilliWatt Modules Using Parallel Circuitry
    Hi-Z Technology, Inc., San Diego, CA

    SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR DETECTING THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
  43. Efficient Integration of Old and New Research Tools for Automating the Identification and Analysis of Seismic Reference Events
    Multimax, Inc., Largo, MD
  44. Development of a Mining Explosion Database for Southern Asia For Regional Monitoring of Nuclear Explosions
    Weston Geophysical Corporation, Lexington, MA
  45. Portable Electronics for Multi-Channel Digital Coincidence X-Ray Spectroscopy
    X-Ray Instrumentation Associates, Newark, CA

    SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES FOR SENSORS USED IN NATIONAL SECURITY APPLICATIONS
  46. *STTR Project: Microfluidics Transport and Path Control via-Programmable Electrowetting on Dielectric (EWOD) Card
    Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc., Torrance, CA
  47. Modeling and Design Tools for Heterogeneous Photonic Integrated Circuits
    Polymath Research, Inc., Pleasanton, CA
  48. Real-Time InSAR Seismic Wave Imaging
    Vexcel Corporation, Boulder, CO

    TECHNOLOGIES FOR TRANSURANIC AND MIXED WASTE MANAGEMENT
  49. Advanced NDA Technology for Remotely Handled Transuranic and Mixed Waste
    First Point Scientific, Inc., Agoura Hills, CA

    MONITORING OF DOE SITES, FACILITIES, AND PERSONNEL
  50. Personal Cooling System
    Aspen Systems, Inc., Marlborough, MA
  51. A High Sensitivity Beta Imaging System for Surface Assessment
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA
  52. *STTR Project: Total Online Access Data System
    YAHSGS LLC, Richland, WA

    ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOILS, SUBSURFACE SEDIMENTS, AND GROUNDWATER
  53. *STTR Project: Monitoring Phytoremediation Processes Using the Green Fluorescent Protein
    Edenspace Systems Corporation, Chantilly, VA
  54. A Novel Electrochemical Detection Strategy for Heavy Metal Monitoring
    Eltron Research, Inc., Boulder, CO

    ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY
  55. Development of a Quantum Cascade Laser-Based Detector for Ammonia and Nitric Acid
    Aerodyne Research, Inc., Billerica, MA

    BIOLOGICAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
  56. Root Engineering for Self-Irrigation that Exploits Soil Depth Dimension for Carbon Sequestration
    Applied Natural Sciences, Inc., Hamilton, OH

    CARBON CYCLE MEASUREMENTS OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE BIOSPHERE
  57. BioSar:  An Airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar System for the Remote Sensing of Carbon
    American Electronics, Inc., Vienna, VA
  58. Ultrasensitive, Portable Isotope Ratio Analyzer
    Blueleaf, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
  59. Eyesafe Laser Radar for Remote Detection of Atmospheric CO2
    Coherent Technologies, Inc., Lafayette, CO
  60. Compact, Rugged, Low-Power CO2 Sensors for Autonomous Measurement of Atmospheric CO2 Concentration
    Ion Optics, Inc., Waltham, MA

    MEDICAL SCIENCES

  61. Miniature, Modular, Multi-Parameter Flow Cytometer Facilitate Drug
    Advanced Cytometry Instrumentation Systems, Amherst, NY
  62. High Resolution, Low Cost Small Animal PET Imager
    Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Watertown, MA

    GENOME, STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY, AND RELATED BIOTECHNOLOGIES

  63. GAP: Genomics Annotation Platform
    Molsoft, LLC, La Jolla, CA

    HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORKS
  64. Ultra Dense WDM Optical Interconnect Using Silicon NanoComposites
    Ionic Systems, Inc., San Jose, CA
  65. 32 x 2.5 Gigabit/Second Optical Code Division Multiplexing for Agile Optical Networking
    Mendez R&D Associates, El Segundo, CA
  66. Multilayer Optical Interconnect Based on Holographic Lithography
    Physical Optics Corporation, Electro-Optics & Holog. Div., Torrance, CA
  67. Development of a Suite of Ultra-Dense WDM Components Using Novel Liquid Crystal Technology
    Scientific Solutions, Inc., Chelmsford, MA
  68. Optical Routing and Switching System
    Systran Federal Corp., Dayton, OH

    ZERO NET ENERGY BUILDINGS
  69. A Liquid-Desiccant Heating/Cooling System Powered by Solar Energy
    AIL Research, Inc., Princeton, NJ
  70. Super-Insulation for Ductwork
    Aspen Aerogels, Inc., Marlborough, MA
  71. Truss-Integrated Thermoformed Ductwork
    Steven Winter Associates, Inc., Norwalk, CT

    LOW COST POWER ELECTRONICS AND SENSORS FOR DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES
  72. Optically Isolated High Voltage Integrated Gate Bipolar Transition-Based 5-MW Cascaded Inverter for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Applications
    Airak, Inc., Manassas, VA
  73. Clamp-On, Untethered Power Interface Pod
    CPY Consulting, Bellingham, WA

    BIOPRODUCTS AND BIOENERGY RESEARCH
  74. Demonstration of Modular Biopower System Using Poultry Waste
    Community Power Corporation, Littleton, CO
  75. Construct and Field Test a High Productivity Whole Tree Harvester for Biomass Production
    Energy Performance Systems, Inc., Maple Grove, MN

    HEAT TRANSFER RESEARCH
  76. *STTR Project: Oxide Dispersed Nanofluids for Next Generation Heat Transfer Fluids
    Nanopowder Enterprises, Inc., Piscataway, NJ

    RECOVERY, RECYCLE, AND REUSE OF ENERGY INTENSIVE MATERIALS
  77. Recycling of Coated Plastics Used in Automotive, IT and Commercial Applications
    METSS Corporation, Westdale, OH

    REACTIVE SEPARATIONS
  78. A Low-Cost System for the Conversion of HCl to Cl2
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO
  79. Novel Membrane Reactor for the Desulfurization of Transportation Fuels
    Trans Ionics Corporation, The Woodlands, TX
  80. A Novel Vortex Extractive-Reaction Process for Reducing Organic Wastes Dissolved in Aqueous Streams
    Value Recovery, Bridgeport, NJ

    CATALYST APPLICATIONS AND ENABLING SCIENCE FOR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE
  81. Generation of Graphite Nanofibers via the Catalytic Conversion of Methane
    Catalytic Materials, LTD., Holliston, MA
  82. Two-Step Methane Conversion to Alkynes and Dienes
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA
  83. Biphasic Hydroformylation of Higher Olefins
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

    MEMBRANES FOR ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES
  84. Low Emission Diesel Engines
    Compact Membrane Systems, Inc., Wilmington, DE
  85. Low-Cost, Large-Membrane-Area Modules for Gas Separation
    Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), Menlo Park, CA
  86. *STTR Project: Advanced Membrane Technology for Biosolvents
    Vertec Biosolvents, Inc., Downers Grove, IL

    HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTIVITY FOR ELECTRIC POWER APPLICATIONS
  87. Improved Buffered Substrates for YBCO Coated Conductors
    American Superconductor Corporation, Westborough, MA
  88. X-Ray Diagnostics for High-Temperature Superconductor Processing
    ARACOR, Sunnyvale, CA

    SENSING TECHNOLOGIES FOR CORROSION PROCESSES
  89. Non-Invasive Techniques to Study Local Passivity Breakdown of Metal Alloys in Aqueous Media
    Applicable Electronics, Inc., Forestdale, MA
  90. Microelectrode Array for Electrochemical Sensing of Localized Corrosion
    Faraday Technology, Inc., Clayton, OH

    IMPROVED PERMANENT MAGNETS AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES
  91. *STTR Project: High Performance Plasma Sprays Nd2Fe12B Permanent Magnet Materials
    APS Material, Inc., Dayton, OH

    NEUTRON AND ELECTRON BEAM INSTRUMENTATION
  92. *STTR Project: Neutron Scattering Instrumentation for Measurement of Melt Structure
    Containerless Research, Inc., Evanston, IL
  93. Sol-Gel Derived Neutron Detector Using a Lithiated Glass
    Neutron Sciences, Inc., Knoxville, TN
  94. Development of an Ultra-Bright Electron Source of Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy
    Nion Co., Kirkland, WA
  95. Pixel-Cell Neutron Detector and Read-Out System Meeting Requirements of Present and Future Neutron Scattering Facilities
    Ordela, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN
  96. Novel Neutron Detector for High Rate Imaging Applications
    Proportional Technologies, Inc., Houston, TX

    TECHNOLOGY FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES
  97. Low Cost Carbon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
    MER Corp (Materials and Electrochemical Research), Tucson, AZ
  98. A Novel Cathode Material for High Power Lithium Rechargeable Batteries
    T/J Technologies, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
  99. Development of Low-Cost Salts for Lithium-Ion, Rechargeable Batteries
    Yardney Technical Products, Inc., Pawcatuck, CT

    CATALYTIC CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK GASIFICATION
  100. Novel Nano-Structured Catalyst for Steam Gasification of Carbonaceous Feedstocks
    CeraMem Corporation, Waltham, MA

    ADVANCED POWER SYSTEMS AND CONTROL DEVICES
  101. Amended Silicate Sorbents for Mercury Removal from Flue Gas
    ADA Technologies, Inc., Littleton, CO

    FUELS TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS FOR FUEL APPLICATIONS
  102. High-Performance Carbon Materials for Ultracapacitors
    Advanced Fuel Research, Inc., East Hartford, CT
  103. Synthesis of Bulk Amount of Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
    MER Corp (Materials and Electrochemical Research), Tucson, AZ
  104. Control of Catalyst Poisons from Coal Gasifiers
    TDA Research, Inc., Wheat Ridge, CO

    MATERIALS RESEARCH FOR FOSSIL ENERGY APPLICATIONS
  105. High-Temperature Highly-Efficient Ceramic Heat Exchanger
    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
  106. Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development
    Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
  107. Intelligent Probes for Enhanced Non-Destructive Determination of Degradation in Hot-Gas-Path Components
    Jentek Sensors, Inc., Waltham, MA
  108. Novel Ceria-Based Materials for Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
    NexTech Materials, Ltd., Worthington, OH

    OIL AND GAS TECHNOLOGIES
  109. Chemical Stimulation of Oil Wells Producing from Carbonate Reservoirs
    Correlations Company, Socorro, NM
  110. Electro-Optic Control System for Stimulation of Oil and Geothermal Wells
    Nanosonic, Inc., Christiansburg, VA
  111. Acoustic Energy: An Innovative Technology for Stimulating Oil Wells
    TechSavants, Inc., Wheaton, IL