Michael Donley

University of Dayton

Projects

Interfacial Characterization of Self-assembled Nanoparticle (SNAP) Film Depsoited on Al and AA2024

Lead Institution

University of Dayton

Principal Investigator

Michael Donley

Project type

Exploratory Research

BACKGROUND - We have recently discovered a revolutionary new sol-gel approach using a pre-formed, Self-assembled NAno-phase Particle (SNAP) process to form nanostructured environmentally benign…

Film Characterization of Silicon- and Zirconium-based Sol-Gel Coatings by Scanning Probe Microscopy

Lead Institution

University of Dayton

Principal Investigator

Michael Donley

Project type

Exploratory Research

We are investigating performance and degradation mechanism of two types of hybrid sol-gel pretreatment for aircraft Al at the Air Force Research Lab. The first type of coatings is a Si-based Self…

Epoxy-Zirconate Sol-Gel Studies

Lead Institution

University of Dayton

Principal Investigator

Michael Donley

Project type

Exploratory Research

Epoxy-zirconate sol-gel based surface treatments are being investigated as a potential replacement for the current chromate-based approach for aerospace aluminum alloys. These sol-gel surface…