Corrosion protection
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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...
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Electrochemical and hot corrosion behaviour of annealed AlCoCrFeNi HEA steel coating
Researchers found that atmospheric plasma-sprayed AlCoCrFeNi High Entropy Alloy (HEA) on SS316l can improve the corrosion resistance of stainless steel by forming a protective oxide layer using suitable...
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Hybrid epoxy-SiO2/GO nanosheets anti-corrosive coating for aeronautic aluminum Al6061-T5
Researchers found that the integration of 0.5% GO resulted in significant improvements in the mechanical and corrosion resistance results, with with corrosion resistance being increased by up to 500 hours...
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Improved corrosion resistance and hydrophobic stability of sol–gel coatings
A recent research proves that the integration of benzoxazine-functionalised silanes into tetraethoxysilane-based sol-gel coatings leads to a significant increase in hydrophobic stability and corrosion...
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Surfaces modeled on shark scales: microstructured coating protects against limescale
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a surface coating to which limescale does not adhere to prevent the formation of a closed layer of limescale.
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Biomineralization and corrosion inhibition of steel in simulated bio-inspired self-healing concrete
Researchers have found that Gram-positive Chryseomicrobium species in chloride-containing concrete can potentially inhibit the corrosion of reinforcing steel through microbially induced CaCO3 precipitation...
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Eco-friendly fabrication of bio copper based superhydrophobic coating on steel metal and its corrosion resistance evaluation
Researchers found that the use of biogenic Cu nanoparticles in combination with a biocompatible process enables an environmentally friendly method of producing superhydrophobic coatings on steel surfaces....
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Improved corrosion protection performance of electrophoretic epoxy coatings
A new study shows that electrophoretic epoxy coatings offer improved corrosion protection performance. In the study, polyethylenimine (PEI) was grafted onto the surface of graphene oxide (GO) to produce...