Jet Vapor Deposition of Semiconductor-Cluster-Embedded Thin Films

Modern aerospace designs push performance of conventional metallic structural materials to the absolute limits of their physical properties. Advanced high performance aerospace structures will need new fiber reinforced composite materials which are stronger, lighter and more durable. Cost-effective manufacturing of composites has yet to be achieved, limiting realization of these performance benefits. Jet Process Corporation's new, low-cost, clean, safe, pollution-free, JET VAPOR DEPOSITION JVD) PROCESS for fiber coating promises significantly reduced costs and improved quality of fiber reinforced composites. JVD uses supersonic, low pressure inert gas jets to efficiently transport metal vapor for concentrated deposition of metal and metal-oxide and silicon-carbide ceramic fibers and multifilament fiber tows. Jet Process Corporation will team with major aerospace and materials companies to carry out this R&D project and to commercialize the results for aerospace and automotive markets.