ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
Abstract
The objective of this project is to focus basic research on innovative technologies for both industrial pollution prevention (P2) that directly supports the Army production base and weapon systems as well as non-stockpile chemical warfare (CW) site remediation. The pollution prevention work invests in next generation manufacturing, maintenance, and disposal methods that will result in significantly reducing the usage of hazardous and toxic substances and their associated costs. The goal is to decrease the overall life-cycle costs of Army systems by 15-30% through the application of advanced pollution prevention technologies. The CW remediation efforts concentrate on the application of biotechnology in the characterization and physical clean up of agent contaminated soils and groundwater and reduced corrosive and more environmentally benign decontamination of biological warfare (BW) agents on field equipment and weapon systems. The goal is to reduce the cost of remediating a site by at least 50% versus the use of conventional methods. CW thrusts include establishing the ecotoxicity of CW compounds, environmental fate and effect of CW compounds in soils and biodegradation of CW compounds. Pollution prevention thrusts include: environmentally acceptable, advanced, non-toxic processes to manufacture lightweight alternative structural materials to enhance weapon system survivability; clean synthesis of more powerful and improved energetic compounds to eliminate the use of hazardous materials and minimize the generation of wastes; and surface protection alternatives to hazardous paints, cadmium, chromium, and chromate conversion metal and composite surfaces. This project is linked to the Army Environmental Requirements Technology Assessment (AERTA) requirements. The program element contains no duplication with any effort within the Military Departments. The cited work is consistent with Strategic Planning Guidance, the Army Science and Technology Master Plan (ASTMP), the Army Modernization Plan and the defense Technology Area Plan (DTAP). Work is under the direction of the U.S. Army Armament, Research, Development and Engineering Center.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- H67_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2012
Related Documents
- Root: DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES
- Child Accomplishment: Industrial Pollution Prevention