Smart polymeric coatings for surface decontamination: coatings for the decontamination of mercury and lead contaminated surfaces

摘要

Previously we have reported our success in the development of strippable decontaminating coatings for the detection and removal of uranium and plutonium from contaminated surfaces. Here we report our continued progress on the design and development of contaminant-sensing, decontaminating coatings as tools for the decontamination of fouled surfaces. Specifically, our present progress toward the design of new coatings for the detection and removal of mercury contaminants.