Papers – Page 23 – TechConnect Briefs

c-VACNT™ enabled Fluid Reactor Innovations

Strobl K., Gainey S., Kumar A., Kumar A., CVD Equipment Corporation, US

We have developed a novel, patent-pending, fluid reactor system that is targeted for (1) imporoved Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) devices utilized in heart- lung machines by enabling i) their use for an extended duration ii) [...]

A study of the interaction between nanoparticles and light: an experimental proof and visualisation of Mie theory in polymer composites

Wrigglesworth E.G., Johnston J.H., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

An experimental proof of Mie theory has been developed using gold nanoparticles. The relationship between nanoparticle size and the ratio of scattering to absorption has been investigated, and nanoparticle – polymer composites have further been [...]

Defect Engineered Single-Layer MoS2 Dendrites as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Xu W., Li S., Pasta M., Warner J.H., University of Oxford, UK

Dendritic structures display a high density of edge sites, which are electrocatalytically active in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, given that the basal plane of 2H- phase MoS2 synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is [...]

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 [...]