Cal Poly is set to host its annual Winter Polymers and Coatings Short Course from February 17-21, 2025. The course will cover a range of topics related to coating technology.
The Coating Camp will debut its first U.S. event in Chicago, offering hands-on training, networking, and insights into cutting-edge coating technologies.
Leveraging his extensive experience and expertise as a Senior Project Manager at Tnemec, Glenn Hauser will engage and empower students with advanced knowledge in corrosion prevention and protective coatings application.
Synthesis of degradable thiol-ene thermosets with incorporation of antimicrobial aldehyde containing essential oils. By devising a method of prevention of foodborne pathogens, many foodborne illnesses can be avoided.
The research focus in the Thames-Rawlins Research Group is on understanding the coating-substrate interfacial changes and degradation caused by acclimation to the environment, specifically water, oxygen and electrolytes.
I synthesized a library of UV-curable monomers with degradable acetals from various antimicrobial aldehydes. I then subsequently photopolymerized the monomers into homogeneous thiol-ene networks.
Current efforts are focused on developing novel, out-of-autoclave curable systems via photo-initiated azide-alkyne cycloaddition to aid in the manufacturing of aerospace composites. This research will provide further insight into developing efficient and environmentally friendly curing processes for heavy-load aircraft components such as wings and fuselages.
