Synthesis of a Chloroamide-Hyperbranched Polymer Additive for Self-Decontaminating Surfaces

Abstract

The continued deployment of military assets overseas will introduce military personnel, vehicles, and other assets to microscopic pathogenic species. Bacterial infections can complicate treatment and lengthen recovery time. Development of self-decontaminating surfaces would lessen bacterial contamination by preventing bacterial growth on military vehicles and other surfaces. This project has developed spontaneously segregating multifunctional additives capable of insertion into current military coatings to reduce susceptibility to bacterial contamination of military assets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA560845

Entities

People

  • Adam M. Rawlett
  • Andre A. Williams
  • Joshua A. Orlicki
  • Wendy K. Chaney

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acetic Acid
  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorination
  • Fatty Acids
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Military Vehicles
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Three Dimensional
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Economics
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.