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

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Gas Turbine Engine Components Using Advanced Thermal Spray Technologies

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200023
ESTCP May 2006

Novel Conductive Polymers as Environmentally Compliant Coatings for Corrosion Protection

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1148
Principal Investigator: Dr. Peter Zarras, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
SERDP Feb 2006

Low-Cost and High-Impact Environmental Solutions for Military Composite Structures

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1271
Principal Investigator: Dr. James Sands, US Army Research Laboratory
SERDP Dec 2005

Portable Laser Coating Removal System (PLCRS)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200027
Principal Investigator: Mr. Gerard Mongelli, HQ AFMC/LGPE (CTC)
ESTCP Sep 2005

Critical Factors for the Transition from Chromate to Chromate-Free Corrosion Protection

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1119
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rudolph Buchheit, Ohio State University
SERDP Jun 2005

Electro-Spark Deposited Coatings for Replacement of Chrome Electroplating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1147
Principal Investigator: Mr. Andrew Goetz, Industrial Ecology Center
SERDP Jun 2005

Corrosion Resistant Steels for Structural Applications in Aircraft

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1224
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gregory Olson, QuesTek Innovations LLC
SERDP Feb 2005

Replacement Non-Toxic Sealants for Standard Chromated Sealants

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1075
Principal Investigator: Mr. Alan Fletcher, Air Force Research Laboratory
SERDP Feb 2005

Low Temperature Powder Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1268
Principal Investigator: Dr. Glen Merfeld, GE Global Research Center
SERDP Jan 2005

Novel Approach for Welding Stainless Steel Using Chromium-Free Consumables (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1346
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gerald Frankel, The Ohio State University
SERDP Dec 2004

Environmentally Compliant Sprayable Low Observable Coatings that Facilitate Rapid Removal and Repair

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1181
Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Kovar, R.F. Kovar & Associates
SERDP Oct 2004

Cleaning Verification Techniques Based on Infrared Optical Methods

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1138
Principal Investigator: Dr. Shane Sickafoose, Sandia National Labs
SERDP Oct 2004

Nondestructive Testing of Corrosion Under Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1137
Principal Investigator: Mr. John Weir, Northrop Grumman Corporation
SERDP Sep 2004

Demonstration/Validation of Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200024
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jeffrey Duncan, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
ESTCP Jun 2004

Replacement of Chromium Electroplating on Propeller Hubs Using HVOF Thermal Spray Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199922
ESTCP Apr 2004

Improved Processing of Armor Ceramics for Reduced Emissions of VOCs and Greenhouse Gases (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1239
Principal Investigator: Dr. Daniel Ashkin, Cercom, Inc.
SERDP Jan 2004

Electroformed Nanocrystalline Coatings: An Advanced Alternative to Hard Chrome Electroplating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1152
Principal Investigator: Mr. Douglas Lee, Babcock & Wilcox - Integran
SERDP Nov 2003

Demonstration/Validation of a Zero-VOC Waterborne, Polyurethane Topcoat

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199802
Principal Investigator: Mr. Kevin Kovaleski, NAWCAD
ESTCP Oct 2003

Tri-Service Demonstration/Validation of the Pulsed Optical Energy Decoating (FLASHJET®) Process for Military Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199803
Principal Investigator: Mr. Dean Hutchins, U.S. Army Environmental Center
ESTCP Oct 2003

Non-Leaching, Benign, Fouling Control, Multilayer Polymer Coatings for Marine Applications (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1274
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christopher Ober, Cornell University
SERDP Sep 2003

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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