Self-Healing HybridSilT Anticorrosion Coatings for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2012.1 Topic No.: N121-018 Topic Title: Self-Healing HybridSilT Anticorrosion Coatings for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Proposal No.: N121-018-1073 Firm: NanoSonic, Inc. 158 Wheatland Drive Pembroke, Virginia 24136 Contact: Vince Baranauskas Phone: (540) 626-6266 Web Site: http://www.nanosonic.com Abstract: The objective of this Phase I SBIR program is to develop and qualify a next generation self-healing HybridSilT anticorrosion coating that instantly repairs itself after abrasion, laceration, and puncture damage in demanding naval aviation environments. The proposed inorganic copolymer technology will integrate self-healing polymeric nanocapsules that dissipate VOC-free, nontoxic fluidic oligomers that instantly heal scratches and cuts via the formation of highly durable thermoset networks. The reactive polymeric nanocapsules will be molecularly engineered for rapid regeneration of NanoSonic's environmentally friendly HybridSilT anticorrosion coatings to provide a next generation corrosion protective solution that drastically enhances the operational efficiency and lifetime of naval aircraft while seamlessly integrating within existing spray, paint, and roll-on equipment. Importantly, the proposed template inorganic copolymer has undergone extensive corrosion qualification (ASTM G44, GM 9540P, ASTM B117), demonstrated self-cleaning characteristics within marine environments, has exceptional UV durability (ASTM G154 and G155), and is currently undergoing sea trials on a combat active U.S. Navy vessel within the Atlantic fleet. In support of a rapid Phase III transition, NanoSonic's HybridSil resins have a current production capacity of 8,000 lbs / day, a MRL of 5, and have been integrated onto multiple combat active DoD platforms for trial evaluations. Benefits: The proposed Phase I SBIR program will provide a next generation autonomous self-healing corrosion protective coating uniquely tailored for the long term durability within demanding naval aviation operational environments. The base copolymer technology is currently transitioning to pilot scale manufacturing through a U.S. Navy Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP). Thus, the manufacturing infrastructure necessary for scaling-up Phase I optimized self-healing HybridSilT anticorrosion coatings will be in place during the onset of the Phase I program and provide a driver for near term integration pathways within current and future aerospace platforms. Importantly, all candidate coatings will readily integrate within legacy spray, paint, and roll-on equipment through a VOC-free deposition process with tailorable room temperature curing kinetics. By providing an autonomous, self-healing repairing capability to a HybridSilT anticorrosion technology that has previously demonstrated corrosion protection (laboratory and environmental) that outperforms current aerospace and marine corrosion protective coatings, NanoSonic's envisions considerable military and civilian infrastructure, aviation, automotive, and marine market interest during Phase II and III efforts. Return