Modumetal to Demo Nanolaminated Materials

Officials at Modumetal claim that their company was founded to realize the commercial potential of a unique class of nanolaminated materials. The new class of materials can alter the design and manufacturing processes forever by dramatically improving the structural, corrosion and high temperature performance of coatings, bulk materials and parts.

 

Now, the U.S. Department of Energy has contracted Modumetal to demonstrate the applications of these nanolaminated materials for fourth generation nuclear power application.

 

The government recently launched new energy initiatives that will offer access to newer technologies in order to attain energy independence and reduce green house emissions. The objective of DOE’s effort is associated with the goals of the Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative and addresses the need for advanced materials that can meet the requirements for application in high temperature fast reactors.

 

Officials at Modumetal say that the Gen IV nuclear program is intended to be a real part of America’s energy solution set for achieving energy independence and emissions targets and DOE has contracted Modumetal to see how these nanolaminated materials can be applied to enhance the longevity and safety of Gen IV nuclear power plants.

 

Modumetal CEO and Principle Investigator Christina Lomasney has said that her team is honored to have the opportunity to engage with DOE to meet the Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative goal and to aid in realizing a robust and sustainable reserve of energy production solutions for their nation.

 

The company said that it’s charted out newer ways to create high-temperature alloys that will facilitate new designs and capabilities in aerospace, energy production and conversation. With these high temp alloys that are designed to be used in propulsion systems, power turbines and other high temperature products, expanding energy research, production and conservation will further advance the efforts at energy independence.

 

The ultimate goal of the ‘nanolaminated materials’ technology application is to have broad use in high temperature and irradiative environments, with potential users extending beyond just nuclear and including the fusion (Tokamak) reactor program and NASA. This project is part of a broader program within Modumetal that is focused on the development of advanced alloys, structures and thermal barrier coatings for use in a variety of energy production and efficiency applications.