Papers – Page 25 – TechConnect Briefs

High flux nanocomposite hollow fiber membrane for hemodialysis

Verma S.K., Modi A., Singh A.K., Teotia R., Bellare J., IIT Bombay, IN

Nanocomposite zeolite based hollow fiber membranes (HFMs) were made using polyether sulfone (P) as a base polymer, vitamin E TPGS (T) as an additive, and nano-zeolite (NZ) as a filler. Such membranes would have widespread [...]

Use of Inert CVD Coating for Protein, Corrosion, and Moisture Resistance in Bioanalysis Applications

Patterson L., SilcoTek Corporation, US

The desire to enhance the surface properties of base materials is especially prevalent in life science applications [1]. In order to keep up with evolving patient needs and clinical innovations, manufacturers in the medical industry [...]

Nanomer® coatings containing flake-type zinc-manganese metal phosphate particles as corrosion protection additives for mild steel

Perre E., Albayrak S., Becker-Willinger C., INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials, DE

Metal phosphates and in particular, zinc phosphates are known to show interesting protection effect on steel against corrosion. The detailed mechanism of their anticorrosive effect is still not fully understood yet. In this direction not [...]

VEROGLAZE – color and protection for metal

Piesslinger-Schweiger S., POLIGRAT GmbH, DE

VEROGLAZE is a new revolutionary method, which applies long living hard and dense protective layers of quartz glass onto solid surfaces of numerous materials like Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper Alloys, Zinc, concrete, ceramics, stone, [...]

Thin Ceramic Coatings and Their Suitability Towards Scale Reduction in Heat Exchangers

Santos O., Nilsson M., Jensen A.H., Christiensen, A.B., Alfa Laval AB, SE

Scaling of heat exchangers in the chemical industry, district heating, power plants, etc results in a loss of performance which leads to production stops for cleaning and therefore increased operation costs. One approach to mitigate [...]

Durable Color Matching Coatings for Vehicle Tires

Koene B.E., Mullins A., Thornton M., Newsome M., Luna, US

Luna developed a durable coating system that can be color-matched to currently used Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) systems currently used on Army vehicles. Signature management technology such as camouflage coatings on military tactical vehicles [...]

Techno-economic modeling for evaluating and directing new technology development

Burk C., Burk Engineering LLC, US

Techno-economic modeling (TEM) is a valuable tool for connecting R&D, engineering, and business. By linking process parameters to financial metrics, businesses can better understand the factors affecting the profitability of their projects. TEM is useful [...]

Advancements in Nanofiber Technology

Hosie I., Revolution Fibres Ltd, NZ

Revolution Fibres Ltd is a global leader in nanofibre production and the creation of advanced textile products. Revolution Fibres has commercialized and manufactures products with various clients in the areas of filtration, skin health, composites, [...]

Using Neutrons to Probe the Electromechanical Response Mechanism of Ionic Block Copolymers

Dugger J.W., Chen M., Long T.E., Fu Y., Kumar R., Lokitz B.S., Browning J.F., Oak Ridge National Lab, US

One of the rapidly developing frontiers in research and engineering applications is focused on the rational design of materials that have targeted functionalities and tunable responses to external stimuli. Such materials stand to revolutionize how [...]

Fire Resistant, 2nd Generation Resorcinol, PEEK™-Like Phthalonitrile Composites For Advanced Applications

Laskoski M., Keller T.M., Naval Research Laboratory, US

A new oligomeric 2nd generation resorcinol, PEEK™-like phthalonitrile resin has been developed via a cost-effective methods and is being transitioned to an industrial scale. The phthalonitrile monomer used to prepare composite components exhibits viscosities much [...]