E PAINT COMPANY — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: This research effort will result in an environmentally compliant and cost effective means

E PAINT COMPANY — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.

Amount
$79,998
Agency
Department of Defense · Navy
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase I
Solicitation
2011.2
NAICS
Place of performance
MA
Period
2011-10-11

Description

This research effort will result in an environmentally compliant and cost effective means of controlling biofouling that will significantly reduce the environmental impacts of maritime activities and result in a"Greener Navy". Phase I investigates the feasibility of developing biologically active polymers that target the adhesive proteins of settling organisms. Phase II will lead to the development of a novel non-toxic antifouling coating technology.