A coating system is proposed comprised of1. Gradient pigment particles having an iron core encapsulated with a mixed intermetallic-oxide layer and a further silicon-based layer for enhanced bonding to the matrix2. A matrix raw material that is thermally-sprayable using conventional technology that… More

Since the feedstocks used to make LO materials are themselves the products of chemical reactions, they're susceptible to decomposition or further chemical reactions, for convesion to either - Recyclable feedstock for LO manufacture or - Beneficial use in other products by destroying their LO… More

A high-temperature composite material and application method have been developed to rapidly repair hot zone LO coatings. The composite material includes RAM filler that has been encapsulated with a durable, oxidation resistant coating. The filler is contained in a silicon oxy-carbide matrix that is… More

A mobile thermochemical processing system is proposed to recycle LO-containing materials to merchant products that cannot be "reverse engineered" to their LO composition or structure- essentially, "thermochemical encryption." Additionally, the system will include extraction and/or conversion… More