Collaborative Research: Planning Grant: I/UCRC in Painting/Coating Application and Surface Inspection Systems

1067979肯塔基州大学; Kozo Saito 1067995克莱姆森大学; Mohammed Omar油漆/涂层应用和表面检测系统中心将专注于油漆/涂层材料、配方、饰面和界面行为、油漆和涂层应用、汽车行业的固化和检测系统以及其他。肯塔基州大学（UKY）和克莱姆森大学（CU）正在合作建立拟议中的中心，UKY是牵头机构。拟议的工作计划旨在克服汽车行业涂料和油漆领域的技术转让挑战。这一目标将通过以下方式实现：（i）让工业界参与竞争前研究;（ii）在涂料应用、表面光洁度监测和质量控制等领域进行重点研究。提出了一些基本项目，包括通过捕获和回收油漆污泥来控制污染、防腐、油漆缺陷检测工具、“绿色”固化油漆方法、减少油漆过程中的能源以及开发新设备以最大限度地减少/消除油漆过度喷涂。PI是高素质的，并有一个良好的记录进行行业重点研究，并成功地将研究创新转移到行业。该提案包括通过向IAB成员提交报告，讨论研究成果向工业界的典型技术转让，以及研究生在研究工作中的使用。除了目标汽车行业外，该中心技术的潜在影响几乎影响到美国每一个主要的资本行业。在包容代表性不足的族裔群体方面，PI有一个有针对性的计划和良好的记录。拟议的研究活动将涉及两个校区不同学科的研究人员。学生研究人员将被鼓励参与各种研究项目的规划和实施阶段。

1067979 University of Kentucky; Kozo Saito 1067995 Clemson University; Mohammed Omar The Center for Painting/Coating Applications and Surface Inspection Systems will focus on painting/coating materials, formulations, finishes and interfacial behavior, paint and coating applications, curing and inspections systems for the automotive sector as well as others. The University of Kentucky (UKY) and Clemson University (CU) are collaborating to establish the proposed center, with UKY as the lead institution. The proposed work plans to overcome the technology transfer challenges in coatings and paint segments of the automotive industry. This goal will be achieved by (i) involving industry in precompetitive research, and (ii) conducting focused research in areas such as paint application, monitoring of surface finish, and quality control. A number of fundamental projects are proposed including pollution control by capturing and recycling paint sludge, corrosion protection, paint defect inspection tools, "green" methods of curing paint, reduction in energy during painting process, and developing new equipment to minimize/eliminate paint overspray. PIs are highly qualified and have a proven track record of conducting industry focused research, and successfully transferring research innovations to industry. The proposal includes a discussion of the typical technology transfer of research results to industry via reports to the IAB members, and the use of graduate students in the research effort. Beyond the targeted automotive industry, the potential impact of the center's technology affects almost every major US capital good industry. The PI has a directed plan and positive track record for inclusion of under-represented ethnic groups. Proposed research activities will involve researchers from different academic disciplines at the two campuses. Student researchers will be encouraged to participate in the planning and implementation phases of various research projects.