SBIR Phase I: Air Stream Purification Using Electron Sources from Carbon Nanotube Emitters

这个SBIR一期项目将开发一种基于碳纳米管的灯丝，作为电子发射器。碳纳米管灯丝将应用于空气处理系统，以减少挥发性有机化合物和生物污染物。当对碳纳米管灯丝施加电压时，它会发出电子束。在反应室内的污染物与电子反应并分解成毒性较小的物质。该项目的更广泛/商业影响将是开发一种改进的电子束源，该电子束源需要更低的电压，并且不会产生x射线辐射。该技术同时解决了空气中的化学和生物污染物，这将使其成为具有市场潜力的有吸引力的解决方案。该设备可从大型商业空气处理系统扩展到小型办公室和家庭设备。

This SBIR Phase I project will develop a carbon nanotube based filament that acts as an electron emitter. The carbon nanotube filament will be applied to air handling systems for the purpose of reducing volatile organic compounds and biological contaminants. When a voltage is applied to the carbon nanotube filament it emits an electron beam. Contaminants that are within the reaction chamber react with electrons and decompose into less toxic materials.The broader/commercial impact of the project will be the development of an improved electron beam source that requires lower voltage and does not produce x-ray radiation. The technology addresses both chemical and biological contaminants in air, which will make it an attractive solution with marketing potential. The device will be scalable from larger, commercial air handling systems to smaller-scale office and in-home devices.