Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Archives

Scalloptic Protective Case for Fiber Optic Cables

• A non-metallic, water-resistant, insulated case protects the spliced ends of fiber optic cables from water, sediment, and frost
• Reusable design reseals cable connectors, eliminating costly onsite resplicing
• Ideal for telecom, civil infrastructure, and DFOS research uses

Photocatalytic Water Treatment

• Breaks target contaminants down into benign products
• Relies on non-toxic, earth-abundant photocatalysts with filterable particle diameters (> 0.1 μm)
• Uses energy-efficient solar radiation
• Degrades nitrobenzene & carbamazepine at rates equal to that of existing commercial systems