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Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology - Newsletter1105 file:///Y|/News_Letters/Newsletters/OK%20Innovations/2011-05%20OCAST%20newsletter.htm[2/15/2012 11:57:06 AM] Home Contact FAQs Request Notifications Site Index Home > Public Information > Newsletter > Newsletter1105 Email | Print OCAST Newsletter May 2011 APPROVED NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATION FUNDING Three firms with successful applications for the OCAST Oklahoma Nanotechnology Applications Project (ONAP) have been approved for $720,000 in funding for the next two years. Two of the firms represent accelerated research projects and one represents a proof-of- concept project. All will be completed within two years. OCAST administers ONAP, which was created by the Oklahoma legislature to initiate a statewide project to accomplish the following: 1. Provide funding and technical support for the application of nanotechnology and assist later stage development of nanotechnology 2. Provide education about nanotechnology to the state’s economic development network, researchers, manufacturers and businesses 3. Sustain the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative (ONI) that began in 2005 OCAST uses independent peer review with a preference for likelihood of commercial success to determine successful applicants. Program requirements call for collaboration with an Oklahoma firm. OCAST partners with the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, CareerTech and universities and colleges to market ONAP. Nanotechnology, the science and manipulation of materials at the molecular level, promises to change the way we interact with the world, providing society with a vast spectrum of unique benefits, including: Improved healthcare – longer, higher quality of life and extended human physical capabilities Safer, more efficient transportation – lighter, faster and safer vehicles and more durable, reliable and cost-effective roads, bridges and rail systems Increased sustainability and cleaner environment – improved agricultural yields, more economical water filtration and desalination, highly efficient solar energy conversion and less pollution Smaller, more powerful technology – global integrated circuits, powerful semiconductors and ultra-miniature components Winners include: SouthWest Nanotechnologies Inc., Norman – John-David Rocha, “SWCNT inks for printing thin film transistors.” Both SouthWest Nanotechnologies and Panasonic will match funds to commercialize semiconducting inks for use in printed electronics applications. Research sectors include semiconductors and advanced materials. A total of 14 jobs and gross sales of $7.4 million are anticipated after two years. Total award: $500,000 for two years Amethyst Research Inc., Ardmore – Ryan Cottier will lead a project titled “Novel Applications for Hydrogen-Induced Nanostructuring of Ion-Implanted Silicon.” The Office of Naval Research will assist with the matching funds. While most revenues are expected from royalties and licensing fees, the process technology depends critically upon Amethyst’s intellectual property associated with its hydrogenation process, the method by which hydrogen is inter-diffused into semiconductors. The process will have applications in astronomy, fire fighting, environmental thermal mapping and border security. Total Award: $90,000 for two years CalTech Global LLC – Mike Callaway will lead the project titled “Nanometric Granular H2S Sorbent as a Replacement for Liquid Scavenger.” CalTech will develop a hydrogen sulfide granular scavenging product which will enable greater H2S ABOUT OCAST PROGRAMS PROGRAM SUPPORT CALENDAR OF EVENTS PUBLIC INFORMATION
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Okla State Agency |
Science and Technology, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of |
Okla Agency Code | '628' |
Title | OCAST newsletter, 05/2011 |
Authors |
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology. |
Publication Date | 2011-05 |
Publication type |
Newsletter |
Purpose | Approved Nanotechnology Application Funding; OCAST Board Approves 30 health Projects for More than $4 Million; BIO 2011 |
For all issues click | S925.6 I58 |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://www.ok.gov/ocast/Public_Information/Newsletter/Newsletter1105.html |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2012-02-15 |
Date modified | 2012-05-04 |
OCLC number | 907086221 |
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Title | 2011-05 OCAST newsletter 1 |
Full text | Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology - Newsletter1105 file:///Y|/News_Letters/Newsletters/OK%20Innovations/2011-05%20OCAST%20newsletter.htm[2/15/2012 11:57:06 AM] Home Contact FAQs Request Notifications Site Index Home > Public Information > Newsletter > Newsletter1105 Email | Print OCAST Newsletter May 2011 APPROVED NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATION FUNDING Three firms with successful applications for the OCAST Oklahoma Nanotechnology Applications Project (ONAP) have been approved for $720,000 in funding for the next two years. Two of the firms represent accelerated research projects and one represents a proof-of- concept project. All will be completed within two years. OCAST administers ONAP, which was created by the Oklahoma legislature to initiate a statewide project to accomplish the following: 1. Provide funding and technical support for the application of nanotechnology and assist later stage development of nanotechnology 2. Provide education about nanotechnology to the state’s economic development network, researchers, manufacturers and businesses 3. Sustain the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative (ONI) that began in 2005 OCAST uses independent peer review with a preference for likelihood of commercial success to determine successful applicants. Program requirements call for collaboration with an Oklahoma firm. OCAST partners with the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, CareerTech and universities and colleges to market ONAP. Nanotechnology, the science and manipulation of materials at the molecular level, promises to change the way we interact with the world, providing society with a vast spectrum of unique benefits, including: Improved healthcare – longer, higher quality of life and extended human physical capabilities Safer, more efficient transportation – lighter, faster and safer vehicles and more durable, reliable and cost-effective roads, bridges and rail systems Increased sustainability and cleaner environment – improved agricultural yields, more economical water filtration and desalination, highly efficient solar energy conversion and less pollution Smaller, more powerful technology – global integrated circuits, powerful semiconductors and ultra-miniature components Winners include: SouthWest Nanotechnologies Inc., Norman – John-David Rocha, “SWCNT inks for printing thin film transistors.” Both SouthWest Nanotechnologies and Panasonic will match funds to commercialize semiconducting inks for use in printed electronics applications. Research sectors include semiconductors and advanced materials. A total of 14 jobs and gross sales of $7.4 million are anticipated after two years. Total award: $500,000 for two years Amethyst Research Inc., Ardmore – Ryan Cottier will lead a project titled “Novel Applications for Hydrogen-Induced Nanostructuring of Ion-Implanted Silicon.” The Office of Naval Research will assist with the matching funds. While most revenues are expected from royalties and licensing fees, the process technology depends critically upon Amethyst’s intellectual property associated with its hydrogenation process, the method by which hydrogen is inter-diffused into semiconductors. The process will have applications in astronomy, fire fighting, environmental thermal mapping and border security. Total Award: $90,000 for two years CalTech Global LLC – Mike Callaway will lead the project titled “Nanometric Granular H2S Sorbent as a Replacement for Liquid Scavenger.” CalTech will develop a hydrogen sulfide granular scavenging product which will enable greater H2S ABOUT OCAST PROGRAMS PROGRAM SUPPORT CALENDAR OF EVENTS PUBLIC INFORMATION |
Date created | 2012-02-15 |
Date modified | 2012-02-15 |