| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7107270 | Progress in Organic Coatings | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, it has been aimed to investigate the corrosion protection properties of an epoxy/polyamide coating loaded with different concentrations (ranged from 3 to 6% (w/w)) of the polysiloxane surface modified silica nanoparticles (nano-SiO2). The nanocomposites were applied on the steel substrates. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and UV-vis techniques were utilized in order to investigate the nanoparticles dispersion in the coating matrix. The effects of addition of nanoparticles on the corrosion resistance of the coating were studied by an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and salt spray test. The coating surface degradation was studied by optical microscope and Fourier transform infrared radiation (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Results obtained from UV-vis and FE-SEM analyses revealed proper and uniform distribution of surface modified nanoparticles in the epoxy coating matrix. It was shown that the coating corrosion protection properties were significantly enhanced in the presence of 5Â wt% silica nanoparticles. Less degradation occurred on the surface of the coatings loaded with 5Â wt% nanoparticles.
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Authors
E. Matin, M.M. Attar, B. Ramezanzadeh,