Advancing National Priorities in
Acoustics & Energy

Translating fundamental research into real-world solutions for noise pollution, energy harvesting, and sustainable infrastructure.

Thermoacoustic Metastructures (TAMS)

A patented, dual-function technology that simultaneously mitigates low-frequency noise pollution and harvests ambient acoustic energy — with no moving parts, maintenance-free operation, and environmentally benign working fluids.

Helical Pore Stacks (HPS)

Spiral-geometry porous stacks fabricated via additive manufacturing, enabling broadband absorption across 300–800 Hz with precise frequency tunability.

Helical Resonator Stacks (HRS)

Resonator cavities integrated with thermoacoustic stack elements for simultaneous noise reduction and acoustic-to-thermal energy transduction.

Pie-Slice Resonator Stacks (PRS)

Modular wedge-shaped geometries optimized for scalable deployment in infrastructure, achieving 70% device size reduction vs. conventional approaches.

Performance Metrics

Key technical achievements validated through simulation and laboratory testing at Technology Readiness Level 3 (TRL-3).

28 dB Noise Reduction 500–800 Hz critical range
15–20% Energy Harvesting Efficiency Acoustic-to-electric conversion (target: 26%)
70% Device Size Reduction vs. conventional noise barriers
40% Bandwidth Increase Broadband operational range
$256K NSF Grant Funding RII Track-4 Grant No. 2033399
TRL-3 Technology Readiness Simulation + lab validated

Deployment Targets

TAMS technology is designed for scalable deployment across aerospace, transportation, urban infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

Aerospace

FAA-monitored airports (JFK, Phoenix Sky Harbor, DFW) and Boeing 737 MAX nacelle liner retrofits for next-generation propulsion systems.

Transportation

I-35 highway corridor noise barriers, 50+ NYC MTA subway stations targeting 35% noise reduction, and urban transit infrastructure.

Smart Buildings

Integration into GSA high-performance building standards, leveraging $250M federal allocation for facility conversions through 2031.

Industrial

Manufacturing facility noise control and self-powered IoT sensor networks for structural health monitoring, cutting battery costs by $3.2M/year at 100+ wind farms.

Defense & Security

Battery-free sensor networks for remote military installations, disaster resilience, and critical infrastructure protection aligned with DHS priorities.

Public Health

Addressing noise-induced health risks for 100M+ Americans exposed to harmful levels (>65 dB), targeting 22% noise complaint reduction in deployment zones.

National Priority Alignment

TAMS research directly supports key U.S. federal priorities across environmental, energy, manufacturing, and public health domains.

EPA

Noise Control Act (42 U.S.C. §4901) — reducing environmental noise exposure for communities near airports and highways.

FAA

2030 Noise Reduction Goals — developing compliant nacelle liners and airport noise barriers for next-gen aviation.

DOE

Advanced Materials & Energy Storage Roadmaps — acoustic energy harvesting for building technologies and distributed sensing.

EO 14017

America's Supply Chains — domestically manufactured using 3D-printed polymers, reducing import dependence.

IIJA

Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act — smart infrastructure integration for highways, transit, and federal buildings.

NIST

Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives — additive manufacturing processes for scalable production at $3.50/sq.ft.

Addressing a National Health Crisis

Noise pollution is an underrecognized public health threat. TAMS technology offers a scalable engineering solution with measurable health outcomes.

100M+ Americans exposed to harmful noise levels exceeding 65 dB
48,000 Annual cases of ischemic heart disease attributed to chronic noise exposure
$3.9B Annual U.S. healthcare costs from noise pollution (EPA, 2024)
17% Increased heart disease risk from hazardous noise levels

Quiet Power — From Lab to Market

Translating patented TAMS technology into commercial products through the Quiet Power startup, validated by industry judges and accelerator programs.

US Patent Filed

PCT/US24/58048 — Thermoacoustic Meta-Structure patent filed through Oklahoma State University Technology Development Center.

OK Catalyst Accelerator

Completed technology commercialization boot camp (2022), developing go-to-market strategy and business model for TAMS deployment.

Riata Business Plan Competition Finalist

Quiet Power business plan selected as finalist (2024), judged by U.S. investors and industry professionals at OSU's Riata Center for Innovation.

Breakthrough Energy Fellows Application

$230,000 proposal submitted for 12-month TAMS prototype development, field testing, and multi-sector integration.

Commercialization Targets

500K sq.ft./year Manufacturing scale
$3.50 /sq.ft. Production cost target
258 jobs 58 direct + 200 indirect by 2030
$1.5M revenue From early adopters

Strategic Importance

$6.4B → $10.3B

Global noise control systems market growth projected by 2033, representing massive commercial opportunity for TAMS technology.

$220M Chinese Investment

China has invested $220M in public R&D for acoustic metamaterials (NSF Global R&D Report), making domestic TAMS leadership strategically critical.

$30M NSF Center

NewFoS Science & Technology Center brings together 8 universities and industry partners (Intel, QUALCOMM) with $30M NSF funding to advance sound research.

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Open to research partnerships, industry collaborations, licensing, and investment discussions.

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