Assignment of Direct vs. Indirect Mechanisms Used by Fungi for Polyurethane Coating Degradation

Abstract

Fungi can survive on any polyurethane coating if oxygen and moisture are present resulting in the deterioration of protective coatings and, potentially, of the supporting weapon system structure. This is a systemic problem for sustaining our fleet and providing a safe environment to our military personnel. The objective of this SEED program was to correlate the biodegradation of polyurethane coatings to the physiological and chemical real-time responses of fungi isolated and identified from coatings inside of active aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 2018
Accession Number
AD1073454

Entities

People

  • Daniel E Barlow
  • Justin C Biffinger
  • Wendy J. Crookes-goodson

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Biodegradation
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fungi
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microorganisms
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Polymeric Films

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.