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Fabrication of superhydrophobic PVDF membranes with PTFE nano-film surface coatings

Abdulhussein A.T., Kannarpady G.K., Biris A.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, US

Due to their outstanding corrosion resistance, wear resistance, thermal stability, and chemical stability, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes are extensively used for membrane distillation, membrane contactor, oil/water separation, and wastewater treatment. Modifying a PVDF membrane with [...]

Enhancement of pure titanium localized corrosion resistance by chemical oxidation

Prando D., Brenna A., Diamanti M.V., Ormellese M., Pedeferri M.P., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Titanium and its alloys are widely appreciated for their high corrosion resistance in environments that are critical even for high-end stainless steel (duplex UNS S31803 and UNS S32750), such as concentrated chlorides [1]. This resistance [...]

Graphene – Epoxy Composites for Anti-Corrosion Coatings

Bosnick K., Benhalima A., Chapleau N., Tefashe U.M., Bergren A.J., Yang Q., Champagne M.F., National Research Council Canada, CA

It is important to protect steel infrastructure, such as pipelines, from environmental corrosion. The primary method for this protection is by utilizing coatings, especially epoxy (EP) coatings. In recent years graphene has shown a great [...]

Smart Antimicrobial Coating with Endless Applications

Tiwari A., Chaturvedi A., FLORA COATINGS, US

Historically corrosion protection has been achieved through use of hexavalent chromium ions along with heavy metals in paints. These chemical ingredients are highly toxic to environment and human health. In-fact, Hex-Chrome is a known human [...]

Molecular sieve membranes made in thin sheet form

Liu W., Molecule Works Inc., US

A new molecular sieve membrane technology will be introduced in this presentation from fundamental designs to performance characteristics. Molecular sieve materials are well known for their molecular sieving functions, i.e., distinguishing individual molecules based on [...]

Anti-Fouling CVD Coatings and Surface Modifications for Industrial Applications

Patterson L., Smith D., SilcoTek Corporation, US

Academia has witnessed a surge in novel coating materials and methods to control the behavior of surfaces in a variety of applications, specifically where non-stick properties (low surface energy) are desired. However, few of these [...]

Brand Protection and Authentication Enabled By Frangible Polymer Technology

DiMaio J., Tetramer Technologies, LLC, US

Tetramer has developed a unique technology to produce pre-stressed frangible, polymeric coatings. These can be applied using traditional thin-film coating and curing techniques or more advanced 3D-printing techniques. The ability to produce stable, pre-stressed films [...]

An innovative partnership for the development of nanotechnology in a developing country

Posada E., Mojica D., Hatch Indisa, CO

Colombia is a developing Latin American country which is making various efforts to enhance its human talent and generate value and prosperity based in science and advanced technology. Medellín, a pioneer city in this sense, [...]

Rethinking seismic protection in areas of substandard construction

McGlynn C., Zhu C., Rowan University, US

Populations continue to increase in areas that have high levels of seismic activity, especially in urban communities along the western United States, Japan, China, South America, and India. By 2030, approximately 60 percent of the [...]

Sound Attenuating Performance of Nanofibre Materials

Beckermann G., Revolution Fibres, NZ

Filming from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) has gained significant market acceptance within industry for commercial applications, including cinematography and live broadcasts, and is gaining momentum within the civil market. The noise generated from UAV operations [...]