Polyfibroblast: A Self-Healing and Galvanic Protection Additive

Abstract

APL has begun polarization studies to characterize the corrosion resistance afforded solely by the Ni:Zn alloy. APL has also demonstrated the ability to plate a Zn-rich alloy that is expected to have >60% Zn by atom fraction. Lastly, PPG has developed a method for the scale up of the emulsification process that simultaneously results in reduced particle size. The next major milestone is to determine the Ni:Zn alloy that provides the best galvanic protection to steel based on electrochemical characterization. According to the current research plan, this objective is due by the end of April. The following milestone is the ability to heal 1/32" scratches by month 5 (2 months from now). APL is currently working to encapsulate wetting agents to improve resin spreading upon the microcapsule rupture.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 28, 2011
Accession Number
ADA539714

Entities

People

  • Jason J Benkoski

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • High Temperature
  • Linear Polarization
  • Liquids
  • Metals
  • Microcapsules
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Plating
  • Polarization
  • Polymeric Films

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Surface Coatings Technology.