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

Scientific Understanding of Non-Chromated Corrosion Inhibitors Function

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1620
Principal Investigator: Dr. Gerald Frankel, The Ohio State University
SERDP Jan 2013

Morphology and Mechanism of Benign Inhibitors

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1619
Principal Investigator: Dr. Dale Schaefer, University of Cincinnati
SERDP Jul 2012

Corrosion Protection Mechanisms of Rare-Earth Compounds Based on Cerium and Praseodymium

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1618
Principal Investigator: Dr. William Fahrenholtz, Missouri University of Science and Technology
SERDP Apr 2012

Demonstration and Validation of Non-Chromate Aluminum Pretreatments

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

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

Wash Primer Replacement Based on the Superprimer Technology

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1675
Principal Investigator: Dr. William van Ooij, ECOSIL Technologies LLC
SERDP Sep 2011

Ultra-High Efficiency/Low Hydrogen Embrittlement Nanostructured Zinc-Based Electrodeposits as Environmentally Benign Cadmium-Replacement Coatings for High-Strength Fasteners

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1616
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jonathan McCrea, Integran Technologies
SERDP Apr 2011

Zeolite Conductive Polymer Coating System for Corrosion Control to Eliminate Hexavalent Chromium from DoD Applications

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1342
Principal Investigator: Dr. Yushan Yan, University of California, Riverside
SERDP Feb 2011

Environmentally Friendly Anticorrosion Coatings for High Strength Fasteners

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1617
Principal Investigator: Mr. Matt Scott, PPG Industries Inc.
SERDP Jan 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Low Temperature Powder Coatings

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

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

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

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

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

Mechanisms of Military Coatings Degradation

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1133
Principal Investigator: Ms. Wendy Kosik, US Army Research Laboratory
SERDP Aug 2003

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

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

Tri-Service Green Gun Barrel

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1074
Principal Investigator: Mr. Lawrence Rusch, Benet Laboratories
SERDP Mar 2003

Electrodeposited Mn-Sn-X Alloys for Corrosion Protection Coatings (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1150
Principal Investigator: Dr. Giovanni Zangari, University of Alabama
SERDP Oct 2002

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

Appliqué Coatings Demonstration and Validation

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

Low VOC Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1056
Principal Investigator: Mr. Robert Katz, U.S. Army ARDEC
SERDP Apr 2000

Aircraft Maintenance Chromium Replacement

Project Information
Project ID: WP-66
Principal Investigator: Craig Matzdorf, NAVAIR
SERDP Mar 2000

Advanced Nontoxic Anti-Fouling Coatings

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

Large Area Powder Coating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-121
SERDP Oct 1997

Fluorinated Ship-Hull Coatings for Non-Polluting Fouling Control

Project Information
Project ID: WP-756
SERDP Oct 1997

Reduce VOCs and HAPs from Painting and Cleaning Operations

Project Information
Project ID: WP-316
Principal Investigator: Mr. Charles Darvin, US EPA
SERDP Oct 1996

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coatings and Ion Beam Processing as Alternatives to Electroplating

Project Information
Project ID: WP-632
Principal Investigator: Dr. John Beatty, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
SERDP Oct 1996

Advanced Zinc Phosphate Metal Pre-Treatment

Project Information
Project ID: WP-659
SERDP Oct 1996

Non-Chromate Conversion Coatings and Sealers for Aluminum Alloys

Project Information
Project ID: WP-673
Principal Investigator: Dr. John Beatty, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
SERDP Oct 1996