ESPIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: MDA15-027
ESPIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Defense.
Phase II SBIR prototype / development signal
- Phase II is where Department of Defense funds deeper R&D after feasibility. Incumbents with Phase II history are serious competitors on adjacent topics.
- Use this award as past-performance context and to map customer organizations for STRATFI/TACFI-style transition planning.
- At $2,509,993, this is a large obligation for typical SBIR Phase sizing — worth reviewing for scope breadth and teaming opportunity.
- Topic code MDA15-027 links this award to a solicitation family — search the same topic stem for incumbents and recompete timing.
- Amount
- $2,509,993
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase II
- Topic
- MDA15-027
- Solicitation
- 15.3
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- TN
- Period
- 2017-07-20 → 2021-07-05
Description
eSpin Technologies will design the scale up machine to produce novel high performance separator for lithium primary batteries. The process will be developed to produce novel separator and a variants which has the potential of a significantly higher volumetric efficiency for electrolyte storage capacity and kinetics to distribute electrolyte flow within nanoporous channel efficiently. This new separator will be based on an advanced nanofiber construct with increased porosity and smaller porosize. The separator material will be a non-corroding and protective against toxicity of electrolyte. This advanced separator will also demonstrate excellent thermal stability over a range of temperature (-32°C to 250°C), and strength to withstand battery manufacturing operation. The gain in volumetric efficiency results from high surface area nanofiber material and the large number of small pores within the structure which not only stores electrolyte but aids in improved electrolyte distribution with speed. Advanced separator’s lower weight and thinner construct will result in lower flow and electrical resistance, thereby allowing electrolyte to penetrate and provide increased ionic conductivity and higher rate capability. Approved for Public Release | 17-MDA-9219 (31 May 17)