Surface Engineering and Structural Materials

SERDP and ESTCP are developing and demonstrating the science, tools, and techniques needed to meet critical defense performance criteria for weapons systems while also reducing the impact on the environment and protecting the health of DoD workers and the troops.

Completed Projects List
Project Title Completed

Demonstration/Validation of Zero VOC, Coal Tar Free Splash Zone Coating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200528
Principal Investigator: Mr. Daniel Zarate, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Dec 2010

Demonstration/Validation of High Performance Corrosion Preventive Compound for Interior Aircraft Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200615
Principal Investigator: Dr. El Sayed Arafat, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
ESTCP Dec 2010

Corrosion Finishing/Coating Systems for DoD Metallic Substrates Based on Non-Chromate Inhibitors and UV Curable, Zero Valent Materials

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1519
Principal Investigator: Dr. Matt O'Keefe, Missouri University of Science and Technology
SERDP Oct 2010

Low Temperature Cure Powder Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200614
Principal Investigator: Mr. Wayne Patterson, U.S. AF Science and Engineering Laboratory
ESTCP Oct 2010

Nanocrystalline Cobalt Alloy Plating for Replacement of Hard Chrome and Thin Dense Chrome on Internal Surfaces

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200411
Principal Investigator: Mr. Ruben Prado, Fleet Readiness Center
ESTCP Oct 2010

Tertiary Butyl Acetate (TBAC) for Hand Wipe Cleaning Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200616
Principal Investigator: Mr. Wayne Ziegler, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
ESTCP Oct 2010

Non-Leaching, Benign Antifouling Multilayer Polymer Coatings for Marine Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1454
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christopher Ober, Cornell University
SERDP Oct 2010

Environmentally Benign Repair of Composites Using High Temperature Cyanate Ester Nanocomposites

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1580
Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Kessler, Iowa State University
SERDP Oct 2010

UV Curable Non-Chrome Primer and Advanced Topcoat System

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1520
Principal Investigator: Dr. Thomas Phely-Bobin, QinetiQ North America
SERDP Aug 2010

Chromium Elimination in Medium Caliber Gun Barrels

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1426
Principal Investigator: Mr. Mark Miller, US Army Benet Laboratories
SERDP Jul 2010

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Aircraft Landing Gear Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199608
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
ESTCP Mar 2010

Qualification, Demonstration, and Validation of Compliant Removers for Aircraft Sealants and Specialty Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200621
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jeffrey Kingsley, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
ESTCP Mar 2010

New Reactive Diluents for an Environmentally Efficient Approach to Composite Repair

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1596
Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Wright, US NAVY NAWCWD
SERDP Feb 2010

Field-Testing Pulsed Power Inverters in Welding Operations to Control Heavy Metal Emissions

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200212
Principal Investigator: Ms. Kathleen Paulson, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Dec 2009

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Helicopter Dynamic Components Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200127
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
ESTCP Nov 2009

UV Curable Elastomeric Materials

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200408
Principal Investigator: Mr. Alan Fletcher, Air Force Research Laboratory
ESTCP Sep 2009

Replacement of Cadmium-Plated Steels with S53 Stainless Steel in Rotary-Geared Actuators

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200619
Principal Investigator: Michael Schow, 417 SCMS/GUEB
ESTCP Aug 2009

Demonstration and Validation of Corrosion Resistant Steels for Structural Applications in Aircraft Using an Accelerated Insertion Methodology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200304
Principal Investigator: Michael Schow, 417 SCMS/GUEB
ESTCP Jun 2009

Non-Chromate/No-VOC Coating System for DoD Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1521
Principal Investigator: Dr. John La Scala, U.S. Army Research Laboratory (USARL)
SERDP Mar 2009

Directed Vapor Deposition of a Cadmium Replacement Coating for High Strength Fasteners

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1615
Principal Investigator: Adam Goff, Luna Innovations Incorporated
SERDP Mar 2009

Symposium & Workshop

FY 2013 New Start Project Selections

FY 2013 New Start Project Selections for the Environmental Solicitation

DoD’s Chemical and Material Risk Management Directorate
 

DoD Policy Memo:
Minimizing the Use of Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
 

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