TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Polymer Nanofiber-Based Reversible Nano-Switch/Sensor Schottky Diode Device (LEW-TOPS-111)

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: Innovators at NASA's Glenn Research Center have developed a unique nanostructure device that operates as a nano-switch/sensor for detecting toxic gases and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Conventional microsensors are limited by their short life, high cost and complexity, and unifunctional sensing task. Glenn's novel Polymer Nanofiber-Based Reversible Nano-Switch/Sensor Schottky Diode (nanoSSSD) technology offers the ability to respond to changing conditions and then revert to baseline operations when conditions return to normal. Glenn's nanoSSSD features no mechanical moving parts, and the sensors are reusable after annealing, extending their appeal for rapid-response, low-cost devices. This simple design provides an easily fabricated, mass-producible microsensor for use in numerous applications where replacement opportunities are limited. 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/LEW-TOPS-111 If you have any questions, please e-mail NASA’s Technology Transfer Program at [email protected] with the title of this Technology Transfer Opportunity as listed in this beta.SAM.gov notice and your preferred contact information. For more information about licensing other NASA-developed technologies, please visit the NASA Technology Transfer Portal at https://technology.nasa.gov/ These responses are provided to members of NASA’s Technology Transfer Program for the purpose of promoting public awareness of NASA-developed technology products, and conducting preliminary market research to determine public interest in and potential for future licensing opportunities. No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this Notice.