Super-hydrophobic polyaniline-TiO2 hierarchical nanocomposite as anticorrosion coating

W. F. Huang, Y. L. Xiao, Z. J. Huang, Gary C.P. Tsui (Corresponding Author), K. W. Yeung, C. Y. Tang, Q. Liu

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Abstract

Conducting polymer based composite coatings with the functions of both chemical and physical barriers are developed as eco-friendly alternatives for traditional polluting chromium based anticorrosion coatings. A novel super-hydrophobic polyaniline-titanium oxide (PANI-TiO2) based hierarchical nanocomposite coating was designed and fabricated by a surfactant free nano-precipitation method. The developed nanocomposite coating was confirmed to possess superior water repellency (water contact angle >150°) and better anticorrosion performance than traditional epoxy coating in our analysis. A positive relationship between the TiO2 content and thermal conductivity of the coating was observed. All the results have confirmed the developed coating to be a superior anticorrosion coating with superior water repellency and anticorrosion performance.

Original languageEnglish
Article number126822
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume258
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020

Keywords

  • Anti-corrosion
  • Hierarchical structure
  • Polymer nanocomposites
  • Super-hydrophobic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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