Effects of TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles on the Corrosion Protection Ability of Polymeric Primer Coating System

This research work presents the results obtained from a comparative corrosion evaluation of welded joints on uncoated steel in flat position, welded joints in flat position on steel protected with polymeric film, and welded joints in flat position on steel covered with nanocomposite polymeric film (...

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Main Authors: Laurentiu Mardare, Lidia Benea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/4/614
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Summary:This research work presents the results obtained from a comparative corrosion evaluation of welded joints on uncoated steel in flat position, welded joints in flat position on steel protected with polymeric film, and welded joints in flat position on steel covered with nanocomposite polymeric film (primer reinforced with TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles). The electrochemical methods of open circuit potential, linear polarization resistance, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used for corrosion evaluation. The results of the electrochemical tests indicate that titanium oxide reinforcing polymeric film to form nanocomposite layers over naval welded steel increases the corrosion protection of polymeric film as compared with unmodified primer.
ISSN:2073-4360