The goal of this project is to design abrasion resistant coatings which can be applied to the substrate using environmentally acceptable method. The method that we propose is Plasma ionization technique where the impact of the particles of the binder have sufficient velocity to coalesce the coating. The system is designed to be low VOC (volatile organic components) and as a consequence be relatively environmentally friendly. The plasma ionization technique in bulk. The salient feature of this approach is the polymide coating can be applied to the beds of the damp trucks with extensive facilities for solvent containment and recovery.
Potential Commercial Applications: Survey's in a 16 state area shows a strong interest with a high temperature resistant polymide technology. The polymide with high volume application capabilities are need as bonding agent, and surface coating with manufacturers of small Grain handling equipment, Dirt hand handling equipment, irrigation districts and manufacturers of equipment used in high temperature applications.
