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 a set of puncture self-healing materials comprised of commercially available, known self-healing polymer resin and additive blends. A range of puncture healing blends was developed by melt blending self-healing polymers with non-self-healing polymeric materials. Puncture healing capability of the melt blends improves at higher temperatures and these thermoplastic materials can repeatedly and intrinsically self-heal without the need for foreign inserts or fillers (such as microencapsulated monomer). The self-healing polymeric materials consisted of Surlyn® 8940, Affinity TM EG 8200 G, and poly(butadiene)-graft-poly(methyl acrylate-co-acrylonitrile) or Barex® 210 IN. The non-self-healing polymeric materials consisted of poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK), LaRC phenyl ethynyl terminated imide 330 (LaRC PETI 330), and Raptor Resins Bismaleimide-1 (BMI-1). Puncture healing blends were also prepared with chopped glass and chopped carbon fibers. The overall goal was to develop a product with superior properties relative to either of the starting materials. The melt blends were prepared in varying compositions to optimize desired properties of the resulting matrix. Ballistic testing was conducted to determine the self-healing characteristics of several developmental polymers subjected to micrometeoroid type damage. These combinations of self-healing polymer materials with high strength polymer resins potentially enables the materials to be used in structural, load bearing applications. Potential applications include: radiation shielding, fuel tank liners, healing layers in ballistic protection for armor, helmets and other personal protective equipment, packaging material, human prosthetics, and wire insulation material. NASA is seeking to license this technology commercially in the United States. US Patent 9,156,957. To express interest in this opportunity, please respond to
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