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Accelerated Neutral Atom Beam (ANAB) Technology for Nanoscale Surface Processing

Kirkpatrick S., Walsh M., Khoury J., Shashkov D., Exogenesis Corporation, US

We use Accelerated Neutral Atom Beam (ANAB) technology to impart beneficial functionality on metal, ceramic, glass, and polymer surfaces without detrimental impacts of traditional plasma and ion beam technologies. ANAB provides an intense, collimated beam [...]

Determining the Quality of Asphalt Emulsions by Size and Zeta Potential

Ragheb R., Park K., Nobbmann U., Casola J., Malvern Panalytical, US

Asphalt binder emulsions have proven to be an environmentally friendly, energy efficient, and cost-effective alternative to hot asphalt binder mixtures [1]. They are typically used for roadway resurfacing where they are employed as an adhesive [...]

Analysis of Water Resistance and Mechanical Performance of Microporous Polyurethane Membrane Laminated Waterproof Breathable Fabrics

Razzaque A., Tesinova P., Technical University of Liberec, CZ

Composite waterproof breathable textile fabric made with membrane must be characterized by better water resistance and simultaneously good possible permeability of water vapour in order to use as protective clothing or sportswear. This paper describes [...]

A Novel, Clear Fire Retardant Waterborne Coating System for Wood Substrates

Hughes J., Wang M., Zhang L., Armstrong World Industries, US

Clear intumescent coatings were developed to allow for presentation of the natural wood visual, but have struggled to achieve an acceptable E84 Class A rating, while also having a plastic-type look to the visual. Many [...]

AWI High Performance Powder Coating TrioGuard

Masia S.L., Wang M.X., Armstrong World Industries, US

Many business segments such as transportation, healthcare, office, and building interior need the product surface not to accumulate the dirt / dust and the product performance longevity to provide end users with better working, living [...]

Solution Grown Nanostructured Ceramic Coatings for Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Surface

Tao T., Cho J., Binghamton University, US

Ceramics coatings have received great attention for use as a functional surface, as well as a protective and barrier coating. We report a low-temperature hydrothermal processing of nanostructured ceramic coatings that enable their surface to [...]

Novel Post Treatment of Nano-Particle Reinforced Metallic Coatings

Tay S.L., Goode C., Cirrus Materials Science, NZ

Electrochemical co-deposition of metallic coatings with a second phase material have been widely applied in industry to improve the properties of coatings. A variety of hard oxide, carbide, nitride, and ceramic nanoparticles have been successfully [...]

Spin-Dependent Scattering of Electron Wave on Multi-Barrier Non Collinear System

Sahakyan A.S., Poghosyan A.V., Movsesyan R.M., Kocharian A.N., California State University Los Angeles, US

Spin-dependent scattering of electron wave on multi-barrier noncollinear system aA.S. Sahakyan, aA.V. Poghosyan, a R.M. Movsesyan, bA.N. Kocharian a National Polytechnic University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia bDepartment of Physics, California State University, Los Angeles, USA [...]

Impact of Colloidal Stability on Cellulose Nanocrystals Self-Ordering in Thin Films

Bruel C., Tavares J.R., Carreau P.J., Heuzey M.-C., polytechnique montreal, CA

Sulfuric acid hydrolyzed cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) display interesting self-ordering properties in water. Applications include water casting of optically active CNC- based materials and composites. N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF)-cast materials do not display as good properties. Variations in [...]

Multiscale Simulation of Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Strength

Cornwell H, Lima L, Souza F, MultiMechanics, US

Finite element (FE) analysis has become increasingly important for mechanical design and the development of new advanced materials. Being able to predict structural performance accurately and efficiently can circumvent the extensive time and cost of [...]