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VRC Metal Systems, LLC STTR Phase II Award, September 2020

A STTR Phase II contract was awarded to Vrc Metal Systems in September, 2020 for $250,000.0 USD from the U.S. Department of Defense and United States Air Force.

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SBIR/STTR Awards

SBIR/STTR Award attributes

SBIR/STTR Award Recipient

Vrc Metal Systems

Government Agency

U.S. Department of Defense

Government Branch

United States Air Force

Award Type

STTR0

Contract Number (US Government)

FA8649-20-P-09900

Award Phase

Phase II0

Award Amount (USD)

250,0000

Date Awarded

September 29, 2020

End Date

December 29, 2021

Abstract

A Si-based alloy anode for rechargeable Li-ion batteries will be created using “cold spray”, a solid-state materials deposition technique. In this process inert driver gas is used to accelerate powdered feedstock particles to supersonic speeds. No melting occurs, instead deposits form as a result of severe deformation. This allows deposition of Si, a material prone to oxidation otherwise. Initial Phase I results showed that Si-based alloys were successfully deposited with minimal (