DNA-Based EMI-Shielding Materials

IPITEK demonstrated novel DNA-based EMI-shielding composite materials (DESM) that exhibit excellent EMI shielding effectiveness while being non-conductive. Major applications for such films include Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP) suppression as well as myriad commercial high-speed electronics and communications industries. Phase II will investigate and improve formulations of the DESM components to optimize physical properties, device compatibility, and EMI-shielding performance to meet the needs and requirements from both military and industries. Phase II goals include establishing a fundamental, mass-producible process for low-cost DESM materials, in coordination with end-user requirements. IPITEK will leverage its established position in wideband photonic-based networks to aggressively pursue commercialization of DESM technology in both DOD and commercial sectors. BENEFIT: The novel nonconductive DESM materials could significantly impact capability for anti-Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP) defense, as well as numerous commercial needs for EMI-suppression in broadband and high-speed electronics industries. This technology may become critical across broad C4I systems and networks. We anticipate broad use in protecting civil electrical, electronic and communications equipment, even extending to operator health effects protection. Radio Magnetic Interference (RMI) control and suppression is a vital issue in consumer electronic systems on high-speed electronic PCBs and connectors, with huge potential market impact.