Inorganic reaction mechanisms for chelation mechanisms. Computer modeling of multi-component equilibria and kinetics. The use of molecularly imprinted polymers for optical probes. Development of fiber optic sensor systems for specific metal ions. Corrosion not only adversely affects system performance, it also consumes untold resources in both manpower and time.
Disciplines employed include materials science, chemistry and mechanical engineering.
Full scale testing is conducted at several U.S. Naval bases. Our efforts have been focused on the invention, research and development of fire suppression systems. Although primarily directed toward the analysis of energetic materials, such as samples derived from munitions stockpiles, ammunition plant waste streams, foreign munitions, forensic studies, and munitions malfunctions, the laboratory is capable of analyzing a variety of non-energetic samples. These include environmental samples and materials derived from commercial sources. Recent efforts also include the development of new and unique solutions.