Corrosion protection
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Novel epoxy coating with graphene oxide increases corrosion protection performance
Researchers develop an epoxy coating with amino-functionalized graphene oxide to enhance corrosion protection.
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Protective coatings: “Growing trend toward environmentally-friendly, sustainable coatings”
Peter Greenwood, technical development manager for Inorganic Specialties at Nouryon, shares his insight into the protective coatings sector and more sustainable solutions.
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Corrosion-resistant coating for 2D semiconductor materialsCorrosion-resistant
A team, co-led by researchers at Penn State, has developed a synthesis process to produce a ‘rust-resistant’ coating with additional properties ideal for creating faster, more durable electronics....
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Anti-corrosion and anti-fouling superhydrophobic silicone coating with continuous micro/nano structure
Researchers found that superhydrophobic silicone coatings, created by combining special crosslinkers and fluorinated copolymers, are particularly resistant to corrosion and fouling.
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A review of high-quality epoxy resins for corrosion-resistant applications
Researchers found that various epoxy resins (ERs) and epoxy phenolic resins (EPRs) provide effective coatings for corrosion protection of steel and aluminum surfaces, and that their performance can be...
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Increased corrosion protection of electrophoretic epoxy coatings through graphene oxides
The use of amino-functionalised graphene oxides has significantly improved the corrosion protection behaviour of electrophoretic epoxy coatings.
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Dual function of rare earth carboxylate compounds on the barrier properties and active corrosion inhibition of epoxy coatings on mild steel
Researchers found that the addition of rare earth carboxylates to epoxy resins significantly improves the corrosion resistance of coatings by both enhancing barrier properties and providing active corrosion...
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Rare earth carboxylate compounds on the barrier properties and active corrosion inhibition of epoxy coatings on mild steel
Researchers found that the addition of lanthanum 4-hydroxycinnamic acid (La(4-OHcin)3) and yttrium 3-(4-methylbenzoyl)propionate (Y(mbp)3) to bisphenol-based epoxy resin coatings significantly improves...
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Use of plant-derived polymeric coating to modulate iron corrosion for bone scaffold applications
Researchers found that the use of plant-based polymeric coatings can modulate the corrosion of iron in simulated body fluids for bone implant applications.
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Anticorrosive/antifouling superhydrophobic coatings
Researchers found that superhydrophobicity (SHP), a phenomenon of extreme water repellency, is widespread in nature and shows great potential in applications such as corrosion protection, antifouling and...
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Chromate-free surface treatments for active corrosion protection of aluminum alloys
Chromium and its derivatives have been widely used for decades in the corrosion protection of aluminium alloys, particularly in the aviation industry. However, due to the harmful effects of Cr6+ on health,...
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Advancements in corrosion protection for aerospace aluminum alloys through surface treatment
A recent review delves into the dynamic field of corrosion protection for aerospace aluminum alloys, emphasizing the evolution of surface treatment technologies.
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Corrosion protection of Mg alloys: Review on synergistic effects of combining inhibitors with PEO coating
Magnesium (Mg) alloys are lightweight materials with excellent mechanical properties, making them attractive for various applications, including aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries. However,...
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Corrosion-resistant super-amphiphobic (PVDF-fnAl2O3) coating with thermal and mechanical stability
Current research results show that the amphiphobic anti-corrosion coating made of functionalised nano-Al2O3 and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) exhibits good thermal stability up to a temperature of 450°C...