(Huntsville, Ala. | January 28, 2021) – CFD Research Corporation, a provider of innovative solutions for the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, and Energy & Materials industries, announced today that its Bio-BatteryTM technology is among 170 efforts selected from nearly 1000 submissions to participate in AFWERX’s Reimagining Energy for the DoD Challenge. The goals of the Challenge are to leverage all energy sources for military use such as wind, solar, thermal, hydro, nuclear and hydrogen, and increase mission effectiveness and quality of life, while reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
The Bio-Battery is a next generation multi-purposed battery producing power with a bio-inspired design for safe, signature free operation using high energy density fuels (glucose/alcohol), capable of instant recharge, light weight, and standardized footprint requirements of the DoD. The technology is being presented as part of the AFWERX Reimagining Energy showcase and CFD Research will be pitching the Bio-Battery technology to DoD stakeholders. You can see the recorded 5 min pitch here.
“There is a need for long runtime remote power sources with low signatures which could be used for unattended ground sensors in clandestine environments. Traditional batteries including Li-ion do not offer as much energy density as glucose and alcohol. Other power sources, for example generators and fuel cells, produce unwanted heat and noise signatures and renewable energy such as solar/wind are not reliable enough,” stated Dr. Mary Arugula, CFD Research’s Bio-Battery lead developer.
The Bio-Battery’s high energy density, mediator free operation, extended runtime, fuel flexibility, fuel refilling capability, reduced weight, and storage stability capabilities provides the soldier a decisive advantage in a remote location and in field settings. The fully integrated system can be scaled up to provide higher operating voltages (12V) to allow ease-of-integration and compatibility with existing DoD electronic systems.
“CFD Research has spent over nine years on the development of its Bio-Battery product via multiple SBIR efforts as well as funding from a prime contractor. The culmination of these efforts have led to the production of a working prototype that has been delivered to USASOC at Fort Bragg, NC,” commented Sameer Singhal, CFD Research president & CEO. “Being recognized and selected by AFWERX is another positive indication of the potential of this technology.”
“The disruption of the energy sector is already happening. There’s unbelievable innovation occurring in how we produce, transmit and store energy. The DoD must partner with those leading this disruption in both industry and academia, to ensure we maintain our competitive advantage,” stated Col. Charles Bris-Bois of the Air Force Disruptive Technology Team.
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has worked with government agencies, businesses and academia to provide innovative solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, and Energy & Materials industries. Over the years CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. CFD Research’s impressive >70% three-year growth rate was high enough to recognize the company in the Inc. Magazine’s 5000 for the first time this year. CFD Research is an ISO9001 and AS9100 registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for services. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com.
