Abstract: A system for removing a coating from an underlying layer can include a wave-based weakening system configured to weaken the coating by decreasing a coupling force between the coating and the substrate, a coating removal mechanism configured to remove the weakened coating from the underlying layer, and a sensor configured to determine a property associated with the coating. A method for removing a coating from an underlying layer can include generating a weakened coating and removing the weakened coating.

Abstract: An antibiological sorbent can include sorbent material (e.g., porous carbon, activated carbon, inorganic carbon, organic carbon, etc.), antibiological material, optionally a functionalizing material, and/or any other suitable material. The antibiological material (and/or the functionalizing material) can coat, intercalate within (e.g., within a porous network of), form structures on, be disposed on, bind to, and/or otherwise be interfaced to the sorbent material. A method for manufacturing the antibiological sorbent can include: mixing sorbent material with a precursor; optionally, functionalizing (e.g., activating) the sorbent material; forming antibiological material from the precursor; optionally, post-processing (e.g., washing) the resulting material; and/or any suitable steps.

Abstract: A system and method for laminating filter media can include applying an adhesive to a layer of the filter media and curing the adhesive. A multilayer filter assembly can include a first and a second layer laminated together using an inorganic adhesive.

Abstract: A filter media can include a fiber coated with a barrier coating that is substantially non-reactive to reactive species, and a photocatalytic coating disposed on the barrier coating, wherein the photocatalytic coating generates reactive species in response to illumination with optical radiation.

Abstract: A fluid filtration system that includes one or more layers, including a trapping layer and a reactive layer, connected to a frame. A method for fluid filtration that includes sorbing contaminants, trapping contaminants, and degrading contaminants.

Abstract: A filter media can include a fiber coated with a barrier coating that is substantially non-reactive to reactive species, and a photocatalytic coating disposed on the barrier coating, wherein the photocatalytic coating generates reactive species in response to illumination with optical radiation.

Abstract: A firefighting system can include an aqueous solution, including an ionic liquid surfactant, and an application mechanism configured to disperse the solution toward a fire.

Abstract: A firefighting system can include an aqueous solution, including an ionic liquid surfactant, and an application mechanism configured to disperse the solution toward a fire.

Abstract: A filter media can include a fiber coated with a barrier coating that is substantially non-reactive to reactive species, and a photocatalytic coating disposed on the barrier coating, wherein the photocatalytic coating generates reactive species in response to illumination with optical radiation.

Abstract: A system comprising a housing; a filter retained within the housing; optionally, an activation mechanism configured to, during operation, activate the filter; and a flow controller configured to urge fluid through the filter.

Abstract: A system for removing a coating from an underlying layer can include a wave-based weakening system configured to weaken the coating by decreasing a coupling force between the coating and the substrate, a coating removal mechanism configured to remove the weakened coating from the underlying layer, and a sensor configured to determine a property associated with the coating. A method for removing a coating from an underlying layer can include generating a weakened coating and removing the weakened coating.

Abstract: A fluid purification system can include a filter comprising photocatalytic material, a light source configured to illuminate the photocatalytic material, and a scattering film configured to scatter light emitted from the light source.

Abstract: A system and method for laminating filter media can include applying an adhesive to a layer of the filter media and curing the adhesive. A multilayer filter assembly can include a first and a second layer laminated together using an inorganic adhesive.

Abstract: A system and method for laminating filter media can include applying an adhesive to a layer of the filter media and curing the adhesive. A multilayer filter assembly can include a first and a second layer laminated together using an inorganic adhesive.

Abstract: A system and method for laminating filter media can include applying an adhesive to a layer of the filter media and curing the adhesive. A multilayer filter assembly can include a first and a second layer laminated together using an inorganic adhesive.

Abstract: A system comprising a housing; a filter retained within the housing; optionally, an activation mechanism configured to, during operation, activate the filter; and a flow controller configured to urge fluid through the filter.

Abstract: A firefighting system can include an aqueous solution, including an ionic liquid surfactant, and an application mechanism configured to disperse the solution toward a fire.

Abstract: A system for removing a coating from an underlying layer can include a wave-based weakening system configured to weaken the coating by decreasing a coupling force between the coating and the substrate, a coating removal mechanism configured to remove the weakened coating from the underlying layer, and a sensor configured to determine a property associated with the coating. A method for removing a coating from an underlying layer can include generating a weakened coating and removing the weakened coating.

Abstract: A fluid filtration system that includes one or more layers, including a trapping layer and a reactive layer, connected to a frame. A method for fluid filtration that includes sorbing contaminants, trapping contaminants, and degrading contaminants.

Abstract: A coated metal surface is disclosed, with a chemically-bonded film of long-chain organic groups. Such coating may be hydrophobic, and therefore repel the presence of water. This allows the surface to resist corrosion and surface oxidation, without diminishing the desired metallic characteristics of the surface. Further disclosed are methods for applying and coating on various substrates. Such coating may be advantageously applied to protect metals from corrosive environments such as air, water, chemicals, and bodily fluids.