NRC — Nanotubes production research facility
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- National Research Council Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Who is eligible
Companies involved in nanotechnology, materials science, advanced manufacturing, composites, aerospace, automotive industries, electronic devices, optoelectronics, energy efficiency, paper products, and other related fields can apply for the grant offered by the NRC's nanotubes production facility.
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. The Nanotechnology Research Centre offers funding for research and development activities related to nanotubes production and application.
- Research and development of nanotubes production methods
- Fabrication and prototyping of carbon and boron nitride nanotubes
- Testing and characterization of nanotube-based materials
- Integration of nanotubes into composite materials
- Performance evaluation of nanotube applications
Eligible projects & activities
- Light-weight armoured materials for protection against improvised explosive devices and ballistic impacts - Reinforced transparent materials like windows, shields, and goggles - Sporting goods such as hockey sticks, baseball bats, and protective gear that are lighter or resistant to breakage - Nano-modified adhesives for bonding structures in the aerospace and automotive industries - Integrated sensing and health monitoring - Electronic and optoelectronics devices - Multi-functional polymers and composites - Transport applications using light-weight carbon-based composites - Highly conductive single-walled carbon nanotubes for energy efficiency applications - Enhanced paper products that are fire retardant and electrically conductive
Evaluation & selection criteria
- Performance benchmarks for product quality and evaluation - Characterization tools and expertise for nanotubes - Tailored properties for specific applications - Experience in synthesis, manipulation, and processing of nanotubes - Proven engineering expertise for materials design, formulation, fabrication, and testing
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact Roderick Paterson, Director of Business Development at the Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre.
- Content: Reach out to Roderick Paterson via telephone at 613-991-9047 or email at Roderick.paterson@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
- Implications: Initiate communication to express interest in the grant and to inquire about the application process.
- Step 2: Discuss your project details and requirements with the NRC team.
- Content: Provide information about your specific applications and the desired properties for the nanotubes to be developed.
- Implications: Establish a clear understanding of your project needs and how the NRC can assist you in utilizing nanotubes for your application.
- Step 3: Collaborate with the NRC team to tailor nanotube properties for your project.
- Content: Work closely with NRC chemists and engineers to customize the final properties of the nanotubes embedded in composites.
- Implications: Ensure that the nanotubes meet the requirements and specifications of your individual applications for optimal performance.
- Step 4: Utilize the NRC's fabrication and prototyping services for real-world applications.
- Content: Engage in the fabrication and prototyping processes offered by the NRC to develop advanced materials for practical use.
- Implications: Enable the transformation of nanotubes into tangible products or components for testing and implementation in various industries.
Additional information
- The NRC's nanotubes production facility in Ottawa offers superior-quality material at scaled-up production levels. - The boron nitride nanotubes production capacity is the largest in the world, producing up to 10 grams per hour. - Single-walled carbon nanotubes are produced at rates of up to two grams per minute or one kilogram per day. - The NRC offers fabrication and prototyping for real-world applications of advanced materials. - The integrated approach at the NRC provides a one-stop shop for synthesis, characterization, chemical integration, structures fabrication, and testing. - Nanotubes can be integrated into various materials including thermosets, thermoplastics, elastomers, aramids, ceramics, and metals.
Grant Summary
The NRC's nanotubes production facility offers fabrication and prototyping of carbon and boron nitride nanotubes for real-world applications, showcasing advanced materials with tailored properties for specific applications.
Grant Explanation
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) operates a cutting-edge nanotubes production facility that specializes in the fabrication and prototyping of carbon and boron nitride nanotubes. These nanotubes offer numerous advantages over traditional materials, including exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. The NRC's extensive expertise allows for the customization of nanotubes to meet specific application requirements, such as incorporating them into composite materials for improved performance.
With capabilities to produce large quantities of superior-quality nanotubes, the NRC's facility serves as a hub for developing novel materials used in a wide range of industries. From enhancing the mechanical properties of composites to enabling lightweight, durable armoured materials for defense applications, the NRC's nanotubes find versatile use across sectors like automotive, aerospace, sports equipment, and electronics. The facility's focus on research, characterization, and testing ensures that customers receive high-quality nanotubes tailored to their unique needs, driving innovation and advancement in materials science.
Moreover, the NRC offers benchmark materials for performance evaluation, enabling laboratories worldwide to standardize their nanotube research and development. By leveraging the NRC's expertise in nanotubes synthesis, characterization, and integration into various materials, organizations can benefit from the enhanced properties these advanced materials offer, ranging from improved flame retardation to increased electrical conductivity. The facility's streamlined approach to fabrication and testing makes it a valuable partner for companies seeking to harness the potential of nanotubes in their products, creating opportunities for disruptive advancements in materials technology.
