Funded Projects

Amount Funded: 201,935 | Duration: 9/1/2011 – 8/31/2013

Company (Confidential)

Thermoelectric polymer composites.

Citation Thermoelectric Polymer Composites. Company (Confidential), J. C. Grunlan (PI).  Dates: 9/1/2011 – 8/31/2013.  Dollar Value: $201,935.
Amount Funded: 461,309 | Duration: 9/1/2011 – 8/31/2014

National Institute of Standards & Technology

Flame retardant and damage-resistant nanocoatings for fabric, fibers and fill from environmentally benign materials.

Citation Flame Retardant and Damage-Resistant Nanocoatings for Fabric, Fibers and Fill from Environmentally Benign Materials.  USDOC – National Institute of Standards & Technology, J. C. Grunlan (PI).  Dates: 9/1/2011 – 8/31/2014.  Dollar Value: $461,309.
Amount Funded: 339,788 | Duration: 10/1/2011 – 9/30/2013

The Dow Chemical Company

High Barrier Polymer Development.

Citation High Barrier Polymer Development. The Dow Chemical Company. J. C. Grunlan (PI).  Dates: 10/1/2011 – 9/30/2012. Dollar Value: $339,788.
Amount Funded: 203,324 | Duration: 3/1/2011-2/28/2013

Kuraray America, Inc.

Transparent Nanocoatings for Gas and Moisture Barrier on Polymer Film.

Citation Transparent Nanocoatings for Gas and Moisture Barrier on Polymer Film. Kuraray America, Inc., J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 3/1/2011-2/28/2013. Dollar Value: $203,324.
Amount Funded: 37,804 | Duration: 12/1/2009-5/31/2010

Huntsman International LLC

Performance Evaluation of Flame Resistant Coating for Foam.

Citation Performance Evaluation of Flame Resistant Coating for Foam. Huntsman International LLC. J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 12/1/2009-5/31/2010. Dollar Value: $127,558.
Amount Funded: 15,000 | Duration: 6/21/2010

Kuraray America, Inc.

Pursuing Moisture Barrier in Self-Assembled Thin Films. This is an unrestricted gift from Kuraray.

Citation Pursuing Moisture Barrier in Self-Assembled Thin Films. Kuraray America, Inc., J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 6/21/2010. Dollar Value: $15,000.
Amount Funded: 345,000 | Duration: 6/4/2010-6/3/2012

National Science Foundation

REU Site: Multifunctional Materials Systems.

Citation REU Site: Multifunctional Materials Systems. National Science Foundation, J. C. Grunlan (co-PI). Dates: 6/4/2010-6/3/2012. Dollar Value: $345,000.
Amount Funded: 98,753 | Duration: 6/1/2010 - 5/31/2011

Bedding Manufacturer (Confidential)

Evaluation of Flame Retardant Nanotechnology in Bedding.

Citation Evaluation of Flame Retardant Nanotechnology in Bedding. Bedding Manufacturer (Confidential), J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 6/1/2010-5/31/2011. Dollar Value: $98,753.
Amount Funded: 662,897 | Duration: 9/1/2009-8/31/2013

U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Energy Harvesting: Thermoelectric Waste Heat Recovery Using Polymer Nanocomposites.

Citation Energy Harvesting: Thermoelectric Waste Heat Recovery Using Polymer Nanocomposites. U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, J. C. Grunlan(co-PI). Dates: 9/1/2009-8/31/2013. Dollar Value: $662,897.
Amount Funded: 176,690 | Duration: 1/1/2009-12/31/2010

Bayer Corporation

Nanocomposite Coatings.

Citation Nanocomposite Coatings. Bayer Corporation. J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 1/1/2009-12/31/2010. Dollar Value: $176,690.
Amount Funded: 180,772 | Duration: 1/1/2009-12/31/2010

Baker Hughes

Protective Coatings.

Citation Protective Coatings. Baker Hughes. J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 1/1/2009-12/31/2010. Dollar Value: $180,772.
Amount Funded: 235,417 | Duration: 1/1/2009-6/30/2011

Major Sporting Goods Maker (Confidential)

Improvement of Sporting Goods Components.

Citation Improvement of Sporting Goods Components. Major Sporting Goods Maker (Confidential), J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 1/1/2009-6/30/2011. Dollar Value: $235,417.
Amount Funded: 115,589 | Duration: 9/1/2008-8/31/2009

Appleton Ideas

Improvement of Thin Film Oxygen Barrier from Layer-by-Layer Assembly. This is a sub-contract from a multi-million dollar Army Natick project focused on MRE packaging.

Citation Improvement of Thin Film Oxygen Barrier from Layer-by-Layer Assembly. Appleton Ideas, J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 9/1/2008-8/31/2009. Dollar Value: $115,589.
Amount Funded: 253,165 | Duration: 7/1/2008-6/30/2011

National Institute of Standards & Technology

Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Flame Retardant Coatings for Foam and Fabric.

Citation Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Flame Retardant Coatings for Foam and Fabric. USDOC-National Institute of Standards & Technology, J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 7/1/2008-6/30/2011. Dollar Value: $253,165.
Amount Funded: 162,897 | Duration: 6/1/2008-5/31/2010

The Dow Chemical Company

Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Fast Switching, High Contrast Electrochromics.

Citation Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Fast Switching, High Contrast Electrochromics. The Dow Chemical Company. J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 6/1/2008-5/31/2010. Dollar Value: $162,897.
Amount Funded: 38,572 | Duration: 9/1/2007-2/29/2008

Clean Technologies International Corp

Evaluation of Epoxy Nanocomposites Containing Carbon Nanosphere Chains.

Citation Evaluation of Epoxy Nanocomposites Containing Carbon Nanosphere Chains. Clean Technologies International Corp. J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 9/1/2007-2/29/2008. Dollar Value: $38,572.
Amount Funded: 500,000 | Duration: 7/09/2007-8/30/2008

Army Research Office

New Accelerated Aging Test and Methodology for Ballistic Fibers and Fabrics.

Citation New Accelerated Aging Test and Methodology for Ballistic Fibers and Fabrics. Army Research Office, J. C. Grunlan (co-PI). Dates: 7/09/2007-8/30/2008. Dollar Value: $500,000.
Amount Funded: 45,000 | Duration: 6/13/2007-6/12/2010

3M Corporation

Transparent, Electrically Conductive Nanocomposite Thin Films. This is in conjunction with the 3M Untenured Faculty Grant.

Citation Transparent, Electrically Conductive Nanocomposite Thin Films. 3M Corporation, J. C. Grunlan (PI). Dates: 6/13/2007-6/12/2010. Dollar Value: $45,000.
Amount Funded: 443,504 | Duration: 4/01/2007-3/31/2010

U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Performance Characterization of Polyimide-Carbon Fiber Composites for Future Hypersonic Vehicles.

Citation Performance Characterization of Polyimide-Carbon Fiber Composites for Future Hypersonic Vehicles. U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, J. C. Grunlan (co-PI).  Dates: 4/01/2007-3/31/2010. Dollar Value: $443,504.
Amount Funded: 400,000 | Duration: 3/01/2007-2/28/2012

National Science Foundation

Tailoring Nanoparticle Microstructure Using Simuli-Responsive Polymers.

Citation Tailoring Nanoparticle Microstructure Using Simuli-Responsive Polymers. National Science Foundation, J. C. Grunlan (PI).  Dates: 3/01/2007-2/28/2012. Dollar Value: $400,000.