SBIR/STTR Research Award
High Temperature Ceramic Insulation Thermal Protection Systems for Hypersonic Weapons
Award amount
$999,999Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IIAward year
2023Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Recipient company
- ADVANCED CERAMICS MANUFACTURING, LLC
- Proposal award date
- 2023-07-28
- Contract end date
- 2025-07-27
- UEI
- LABTNV8MK6M6
- Solicitation number
- 22.2
- Topic code
- DLA222-007
Research abstract
There is a clear need for a reliable U.S. source of low-cost, ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) insulation for use in hypersonic weapons that can protect internal heat sensitive components. ACM has developed high porosity, ultrahigh temperature ceramic (UHTC) foams with super low thermal conductivity using a scalable manufacturing process that produces near-net-shape, rigid/flexible insulation. Our ceramic foams have a thermal conductivity that is highly stable to ~1600°C. In the Phase II, ACM proposes to technically and economically optimize these porous foams and manufacturing process to meet the needs of specific platforms. Prototypes will be developed and characterized under relevant conditions.
Technology keywords
Not reported
Other awards by this recipient
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- High Entropy TPS Materials
- High Temperature Removable Tooling
- SiC/SiC Produced by R3 Conversion
- Additive Manufacturing of TPS Materials
- High Entropy TPS Materials
Awards with the same topic code
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- Increased Component Size of Cf/ZrC CMCs for Hypersonic and Related Applications, Phase II
- Improved MesoPhase Pitch Process and Applications
- Rapid, Affordable C-C Using MG Resin
- Production, Testing, and Production Analysis of 3D Printed Carbon/Carbon Frusta
- Increased Production Capacity of Cf/ZrC CMCs for Hypersonic and Related Applications, Phase II
Research funding history
43 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2001–2025). Reported award amounts total $16,140,993. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy