TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Novel Monomers and Polymers for Ice Mitigation: LAR-18585-1, LAR-18755-1, LAR-18780-1

Synopsis: NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses. THE TECHNOLOGY: Scientists at NASA Langley Research Center have developed novel monomers and polymers for de-icing commercial aircraft that prevent ice formation rather than removing ice. When ice forms on aircraft surfaces, it affects performance by increasing weight, creating drag, and reducing lift. The coating, which is applied to the surfaces of the plane, minimizes the need to apply deicing agents and is always responsive to an ice event. This coating works by mimicking the anti-freeze proteins (AFPs) found in certain fish and amphibians. The general characteristics of AFPs include reduction in freezing point, ice recrystallization inhibition, and ice structuring (change in ice crystal morphology). The result is ice growth inhibition and ice formation prevention via an adsorption mechanism. The chemistry is based on results showing that terminal group chemical composition and chain length of polymeric coatings effected ice adhesion shear strength more than chain flexibility. These coatings are applicable to commercial aircraft, general aviation aircraft, wind turbines, or any deicing of metal surfaces to prevent corrosion, i.e. roofs, automobiles and similar structures. NASA is seeking to license this technology commercially in the United States. US Patent pending. To express interest in this opportunity, please respond to [email protected] with the title of this Technology Transfer Opportunity as listed in this FBO notice and your preferred contact information. Please also provide how you foresee using the technology along with a brief background of your company. Additionally, please identify any non-US interests/subsidiaries in your company as well. For more information about licensing other NASA Langley-developed technologies, please visit the NASA Langley's Technology Gateway at https://technologygateway.nasa.gov/ These responses are provided to members of NASA Langley's Office of Strategic Analysis and Business Development "OSACB" for the purpose of promoting public awareness of NASA-developed technology products, and conducting preliminary market research to determine public interest in and potential for future licensing opportunities. If direct licensing interest results from this posting, OSACB will follow the required formal licensing process of posting in the Federal Register. No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this Notice.