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Chrome-Free, Zero VOC Coating for Aircraft Radar

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N00421-04-P-0072
Agency Tracking Number: N032-0251
Amount: $69,953.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 2003
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
2851 Commerce Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
United States
DUNS: 627132913
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Martin Rogers
 Principal Investigator
 (540) 953-4280
 rogersm@lunainnovations.com
Business Contact
 Garnett Linkous
Title: Chief Administrative Offi
Phone: (540) 953-4274
Email: linkousg@lunainnovations.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

The objective of the program is to demonstrate through resin synthesis and system formulation a single-coat, chromate-free, low or zero volatile organic compound (ZVOC) conformal coating that meets the performance requirements for radar antenna systems.Luna Innovations, Inc. will synthesis novel autoxidative water-based polyurethane dispersions that will facilitate formulation of an air-cured single-component, ZVOC primer. Incorporation of low-cost, environmentally acceptable plant-based extracts thatexhibit remarkable corrosion inhibition into the coating system will provide enhanced corrosion protection to facilitate elimination of the primer thus achieving the desired single coat system. Luna will demonstrate the required performance properties ofthe coating system through the appropriate standardized military tests and in direct comparison to existing military specified products. Particular emphasis will be given to the dielectric properties and corrosion performance of the coating. Substantialcost and performance benefits with concomitant decreased environmental impact will be realized from the novel high performance system formulated to conform to existing logistical and operational requirements.

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