The Center for Multi-Functional Appliqué (CMFA) is a multi-disciplinary University-Industry Research Initiative dedicated to research that enables Teflon-based appliqué for military equipment.

Research Focus:

• Paint Replacement Technology
• Lightning Strike Protection
• Survivability Enhancement
• De-watering, De-Icing and Anti-fouling
• Anti-microbial Protection

Our premise is that of an environmentally-friendly Teflon appliqué that will replace paint on all military equipment.

This paradigm shift will present many opportunities to add functionality beyond corrosion control, including paint-replacement films. Implementing this technology will present numerous technical challenges and basic research opportunities for JHU-WSE scientists.