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

Development of Chrome-Free Welding Consumables for Stainless Steels

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1415
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gerald Frankel, The Ohio State University
SERDP Feb 2009

Investigation of Chemically Vapor Deposited Tantalum for Medium Caliber Gun Barrel Protection

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1425
Principal Investigator: Dr. Roland Levy, New Jersey Institute of Technology
SERDP Oct 2008

Demonstration/Validation of Sol-Gel Surface Preparation for Metal Adhesive Bonding

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200204
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jim Mazza, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
ESTCP Sep 2008

Shelf-Stable Adhesive for Reduction of Composite Repair Hazardous Waste

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1579
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Kovar, R.F. Kovar & Associates
SERDP Sep 2008

Robotic Laser Coating Removal System (RLCRS)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200526
Principal Investigator: Mr. Timothy Hoehman, Tinker AFB
ESTCP Aug 2008

Electrolytic Plasma Processing for Sequential Cleaning and Coating Deposition for Cadmium Plating Replacement

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1406
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
SERDP Aug 2008

Electroactive Polymers as Environmentally Benign Coating Replacements for Cadmium Plating on High Strength Steels

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1411
Principal Investigator: Dr. Peter Zarras, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
SERDP Jun 2008

Chromium Free Application System for DoD Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1341
Principal Investigator: Dr. William van Ooij, ECOSIL Technologies LLC
SERDP May 2008

Scale-Up of Environmentally Friendly Non-Destructive Inspection for Corrosion through Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200407
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jack Benfer, NAVAIR
ESTCP Feb 2008

Investigation of Chemically Vapor Deposited Aluminum as a Replacement Coating for Cadmium

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1405
Principal Investigator: Dr. Elizabeth Berman, AFRL/MLSC
SERDP Feb 2008

Improved Large-Area Surface Cleaning Verification with Visual Cleaning Performance Indicator (VCPI) Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200410
Principal Investigator: Mr. Blair Armstrong, Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC)
ESTCP Jan 2008

Near-Infrared Radiation-Based Composite Repair Using Thermoplastics as Adhesives

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1581
Principal Investigator: Mr. Shridhar Yarlagadda, University of Delaware
SERDP Dec 2007

Demonstration/Validation of Low-VOC Barrier Coating for Industrial Maintenance

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200301
Principal Investigator: Mr. Daniel Zarate, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Nov 2007

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Hydraulic Actuators Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200038
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
ESTCP Oct 2007

Scale-Up, Demonstration and Validation of Environmentally Advantaged and Reliable Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200303
Principal Investigator: Roddy Keish, Aeronautical Systems Center's Environmental Division (ASC)
ESTCP May 2007

Soy Methyl Ester Bio-Based Solvent Demonstration

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200305
Principal Investigator: Mr. Brad Hollan, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Apr 2007

Reduced Copper Antifouling Coatings Through Microencapsulation

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200306
Principal Investigator: Mrs. Elizabeth Haslbeck, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
ESTCP Apr 2007

Electrospark Deposition for Depot- and Field-Level Component Repair and Replacement of Hard Chromium Plating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200202
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
ESTCP Sep 2006

Clean Dry-Coating Technology for ID Chrome Replacement

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1151
Principal Investigator: Mr. Bruce Sartwell, SERDP/ESTCP Program Office
SERDP Jun 2006

Aluminum-Manganese Molten Salt Plating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199903
Principal Investigator: Ms. Erin Beck, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
ESTCP Jun 2006

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+)
 

ASETSDefense

 

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