This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project is to develop materials that function as semi-permanent mold release for the tooling industry. The coating systems proposed also offer icephobic, hydrophobic (non-stick), antibacterial and corrosion resistant properties.

The tooling industry employs numerous combinations of materials and processes that require a release agent to reduce adhesion of parts to the tool. Water or silicone based releases are the conventional solution, but need frequent application incurring high material and labor costs. This solution offers considerable cost savings that will be very valuable for most tool companies.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0945489
Program Officer
Grace Jinliu Wang
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2010-01-01
Budget End
2010-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$149,921
Indirect Cost
Name
Mayaterials Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48108