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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Two routes for cobalt doping in ZnO nanostructures

Hari P., University of Tulsa, US

Two routes for cobalt doping in ZnO nanostructures Controlled growth of ZnO nanorods on various substrates is of great importance in photonic and electronic devices. Also of interest is increasing the optical activity of zinc [...]

A Mechanical Metamaterial with Extreme Stiffness and Strength

Berger J., Nama Development LLC, US

The significant performance of modern aerospace vehicles, deep-sea submersibles, high fuel efficiency automobiles, sports equipment, space telescopes, and a wide variety of other lightweighting applications, require that shape control be maintained under significant stress while [...]

Hybrid Processing Method for Fabrication of 3D Layered Nanocomposite Materials

Coulter K.E., Poenitzsch V.Z., DiPietro S., Wei R., Southwest Research Institute, US

Southwest Research Institute and Exothermics Inc. have been developing a hybrid processing method to fabricate macroscaled, layered nanocomposite materials that mimic the structure of nacre. Current research in the biomimetic field is pointing towards importance [...]

Moisture Uptake Characterization in Nanocellulose Using Microwave Cavity

Emiroglu C.D., Natarajan B., Gillman J.W., Liddle J.A., Obrzut J., National Institute of Standards and Technology, US

Nanocellulose has been a continuously emerging area of interest over the recent years due to inexpensive, abundant, and renewable nature of the material source. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are regarded to be highly useful candidates as [...]

Binder applications of cellulose nanofibrils: new developments

Tajvidi M., Leng W., Hunt J.F., Diop C., Bousfield D., Gardner D., Amini E., Bilodeau M., Gramlich W., Laboratory of Renewable Nanomaterials, University of Maine, US

A key path towards the commercialization of cellulose nanomaterials is to target large-volume applications in commodity products where a successful market introduction could potentially mobilize orchestrated efforts to revitalize the forest products industry. At the [...]