Tech Licensing Opportunity: Synthesis of Tungsten Tetraboride (WB4) by Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS)

Problems Solved

• Inconsistent synthesis quality and low yield of WB4 using traditional methods
• High cost and complexity of large-scale production of materials with similar properties
• Lack of cost-effective and efficient materials for extreme thermal environments and radiation shielding

Market Applications

• Industrial Machining: Enhance the longevity and performance of machining tools used in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.
• Defense and Ballistic Protection: Imagine lighter, more effective armor that provides enhanced protection against various threats.
• Nuclear Safety: Boost the safety and efficiency of nuclear reactors, contributing to sustainable and safer energy solutions.

Development Status: TRL 3

US Provisional Patent Application No. 63/643,127, “METHODS OF FORMING REFRACTORY METAL BORIDES BY ELECTRIC FIELD ASSISTED SINTERING (EFAS),” BEA Docket No. BA-1537

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