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SUMMARY
CORROSIM™
– DIGITAL TWIN PLATFORM FOR CORROSION-RESISTANT COATINGS
AI-POWERED.
HNT-ENHANCED.
DEFENSE-TESTED.
CorroSim™ is an AI-powered digital twin platform designed to simulate, optimize, and accelerate the development of corrosion-resistant coatings using halloysite nanotubes (HNTs). This system allows defense and industrial users to virtually configure protective coatings based on environmental exposure, material requirements, and application-specific threats.
Simulate before you spray
Customize for any environment
Predict and optimize
with AI
Coatings enhanced with self-releasing nanoclays
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE
Conventional coatings are chosen by trial and error based on generic specifications.
CONVENTIONAL COATINGS
Static formulation
Trial-and-error testing
General purpose
No nanomaterial modeling
CORROSIM™ SYSTEM
AI-generated, mission-specific
Predictive virtual qualification
Environmentally customized
Built-in HNT release behavior
TECHNOLOGY STACK
DIGITAL TWIN ENGINE
Simulates coating behavior across substrates, climates, and corrosion modes
Models HNT loading ratios, capping strategies, and inhibitor diffusion
Predicts lifespan, degradation rate, and activation precision
Generates optimized coating configurations in under 1 minute
CORROSION-RESISTANT COATINGS
Loaded HNTs serve as corrosion inhibitor carriers
Smart release triggered by pH, ions, or mechanical stress
Proven 20%+ lifespan extension and 20%+ corrosion reduction in lab tests
Customizable with inhibitors like benzotriazole, cerium, or organophosphates
PROJECT DELIVERABLES
DIGITAL TWIN PLATFORM
85% simulation accuracy
Usable with 3+ DoD-relevant materials
One-click config generation
COATING PROTOTYPES
Validated against lab and field-simulated corrosion environments
Target of ≥20% longer life and ≤10% failure rate
DEMONSTRATION AND FINAL REPORT
Coating system validated on defense components
Documentation for LIFT and DoD partners
TECHNICAL READINESS GOALS
TECH
Coating Tech
Digital Twin
CURRENT
TRL 7 / MRL 6
TRL 5 / MRL 5
TARGET
TRL 8 / MRL 8
TRL 7 / MRL 7
Full transition to low-rate production and operational validation within 12 months.
USE CASES
DOD WEAPON SYSTEMS
Corrosion mitigation in saltwater, arctic, or desert deployments
NAVAL AND MARINE
Hull coatings, corrosion-responsive paints
AEROSPACE AND UAVS
Smart protection for aging aluminum alloys
ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Pipelines, offshore rigs, transmission towers
INDUSTRIAL OEMS
Custom coatings for high-wear, high-corrosion machinery
WHY HALLOYSITE?
Natural, abundant, low-cost
15–20 nm lumen for controlled release
Chemically modifiable for targeted activation
Can be loaded with up to 10 wt% of corrosion inhibitors
Reduces environmental exposure to free chemicals
TEAM
PI
DR. KONSTANTIN DOLGAN
Mechanical engineer & deep-tech entrepreneur
Scientific Lead
DR. YURI
M. LVOV
Halloysite pioneer
with 300+ publications
All R&D conducted in-house at Grapheno + Louisiana Tech University labs (Shreveport and Ruston, LA)
Technical Co-Leads
DR. MAHDI SALEH
Materials formulation and testing
ONEGA ULANOVA
Commercialization, compliance, and strategic execution
PROJECT SPECS
Timeline
12 MONTHS
Total Value
$500,000
Cost Share
$250,000
(IN-KIND + DIRECT)
Funding Request (LIFT)
$750,000 MAX
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE
Inhibitors encapsulated in HNTs – minimal environmental release
No toxic emissions
Full SDS documentation and EPA-aligned safety plan
Coatings tested under extreme humidity, salinity, and temperature
LET’S PARTNER
QD Labs is looking to partner with:
DoD corrosion program collaborators
Naval system integrators
Paint/coating manufacturers
AI + digital twin tech partners
Dual-use licensees for oil & gas and infrastructure sectors
INTERESTED IN PILOT TESTING OR PROCUREMENT?
Request Digital Twin Demo
Let’s Collaborate on the Future of Materials and Defense Tech
Quantum Diffusion Corp
419 Dan Reneau Dr. Ruston, LA 71270
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