Coatings

SERDP and ESTCP projects are developing and demonstrating alternative coatings that do not require toxic materials to provide corrosion protection. Investments are targeted to conversion coatings, primers, sacrificial coatings, hard chrome plating, and top coats.

Completed Projects List
Project Title Completed

Advanced Nontoxic Anti-Fouling Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199502
Principal Investigator: Dr. Joann Jones-Meehan, Naval Research Laboratory
ESTCP Jul 1999

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

Powder Coating for Small-Arms Bullet Tip Identification

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199702
Principal Investigator: Mr. John Heinsohn, U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC
ESTCP Jul 2002

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

UV Curable Elastomeric Materials

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

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

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

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

Joint DoD Demonstration and Validation of Magnesium Rich Primer Coating Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200731
Principal Investigator: Dr. Craig Price, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
ESTCP Jan 2012

Supersonic Particle Deposition for Repair of Magnesium Aircraft Components

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200620
Principal Investigator: Mr. Victor Champagne, U.S. Army Research Laboratory (USARL)
ESTCP Nov 2011

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

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

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

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

Appliqué Coatings Demonstration and Validation

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199911
Principal Investigator: Mr. Mike Spicer, Air Force Research Laboratory
ESTCP Oct 2000

Alternatives to Solvent-Based Ink and Paint Stenciling for Identification Markings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-199912
Principal Investigator: Ms. Debora Naguy, U.S. Air Force
ESTCP Mar 2003

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

The Use of Wetting Agents/Fume Suppressants in Hard Chromium Electroplating Baths

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200003
Principal Investigator: Ms. Kathleen Paulson, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
ESTCP Jul 2003

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

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200023
ESTCP May 2006

Demonstration and Validation of Non-Chromate Aluminum Pretreatments

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200025
Principal Investigator: Bill Nickerson, ONR 351
ESTCP Mar 2012