Assignment of Direct vs. Indirect Mechanisms Used by Fungi for Polyurethane Coating Degradation

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Abstract:

Fungi can survive on any polyurethane coating if oxygen and moisture are present resulting in the deterioration of protective coatings and, potentially, of the supporting weapon system structure. This is a systemic problem for sustaining our fleet and providing a safe environment to our military personnel. The objective of this SEED program was to correlate the biodegradation of polyurethane coatings to the physiological and chemical real-time responses of fungi isolated and identified from coatings inside of active aircraft.

Author(s):
Biffinger, Justin C. ; Crookes-goodson, Wendy J. ; Barlow, Daniel E.
Author Organization(s):
Air Force Research Laboratory Dayton, United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0047

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
WP-2745
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Biotechnology
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
fungi, polyurethanes, aircraft, biodegradation, protective coatings
Field(s)/Group(s):
Coatings, Colorants and Finishes
Keyword(s):
aircraft coatings, polyurethane coatings, SERDP collection, serdp(Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program)
Report Date:
2018 May 31
Creation Date:
2019 May 23