Synthesis of a Chloroamide-Hyperbranched Polymer Additive for Self-Decontaminating Surfaces

Abstract : The continued deployment of military assets overseas will introduce military personnel, vehicles, and other assets to microscopic pathogenic species. Bacterial infections can complicate treatment and lengthen recovery time. Development of self-decontaminating surfaces would lessen bacterial contamination by preventing bacterial growth on military vehicles and other surfaces. This project has developed spontaneously segregating multifunctional additives capable of insertion into current military coatings to reduce susceptibility to bacterial contamination of military assets.