TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Smart Coating for Corrosion Detection and Protection (KSC-TOPS-1)

NASA’s Technology Transfer Program 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: NASA Kennedy Space Center seeks partners interested in the commercial application of a smart, environmentally friendly coating system for early detection and inhibition of corrosion and self-healing of mechanical damage without external intervention. This coating will have the inherent ability to detect the onset of corrosion in the coated substrate and respond autonomously to control it.

The high salt content of KSCs natural marine environment in combination with the sunlight, heat, and humidity of the subtropical Florida climate makes KSC the country's most corrosive area according to the American Society of Metals. These highly corrosive conditions are exacerbated at KSCs launch pads by extreme heat and acidic exhaust from the solid rocket motors of the space vehicles.

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/KSC-TOPS-1 If you have any questions, please e-mail NASA’s Technology Transfer Program at Agency-Patent-Licensing@mail.nasa.gov with the title of this Technology Transfer Opportunity as listed in this SAM.gov notice and your preferred contact information.

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