Coatings are needed to protect from damage and deterioration the largevariety of optical components which will be used in space-based defense systems. these coatings must be transparent from the infraredto the ultraviolet, hard, resistant to erosion by atomic oxygen and byparticles, and survivable… More

The successful production of neural prostheses, especially those for use in cortical areas, requires the use of very thin and highly efficient biocompatible fiber electrodes which can continue to work reliably during longterm residence in the body. improved performance of these electrodes is… More

Bacteria induce many of the problems associated with public problems associated with water borne pathogens. in additiontaste, odor, color and turbidity problems are sometimes caused by bacterial, fouling and corrosion are also caused by bacteria. fouled water system components promote development of… More

Although designed for anti-personnel use, chemical warfare agents, their hydrolysis products and the necessary decontaminating chemicals also corrode polymers, such as those used in seals, fabrics and vehicle components. recently plasma fluorination has shown promise as a means of chemically… More

The objective of the program is to improve clinical longevity of endosseous dental implant systems. this will be accomplished through treatment of alumina and titanium dental implants with a unique ha coating process that produces thin, highly adherent, polycrystalline ha films at room temperature.… More

The increased replacement of complex sensory and motor functions in the disabled by prosthetic devices has resultedin the usage of very small electronic components for both stimulation and recording. the ability to address functionsat a neurological level often requires the use of extremely small,… More