High Throughput Plasma Manufacturing for Graphene and Related Devices
Abstract
A roll-to-roll plasma manufacturing system will be developed to mass-produce graphene and related nanostructured materials. The system will have direct impact on the increase of the efficiency and performance of nanomaterials and devices. A feed rate of 1 km per day production of graphene on copper foil has already been demonstrated in a university lab setting for applications such as the replacement of expense rare-earth materials, like gold. The system also offers capabilities to mass produce graphene nanopetals for glucose biosensors, supercapacitors and composites. These applications position the system for the next step in the commercialization process. Thus, we apply to the DoD I-Corps Program to assess our product in the context of the market landscape and customer discovery. In this program, several value propositions will be tested by interviewing customers. The market-product fit model will be examined to identify the opportunities and to avoid failure. This project will help us to discover customers that are willing to purchase the subject technology as a value-added element to their products.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 27, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1710056
Entities
People
- Timothy S. Fisher
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- University of Virginia