Weather resistant multifunctional nanocomposite
Researchers exhibit a flexible epoxy graphene thermoset with excellent weather and corrosion resistance.
The chemical-bonding-dispersed method was used to develop a functional graphene oxide/epoxy nanocomposite coating with multifunctional properties and long-term stability for anticorrosion and weather resistance purposes.
The as-prepared nanocomposite prevented the yellowing of epoxy resin, demonstrating the nanocomposite’s durability under UV light. Furthermore, the nanocomposite exhibited excellent anticorrosion properties.
Durability properties
The results of the long-term durability tests performed using the electrochemical impedance spectrum indicated that the chemical-bonding-dispersed nanocomposite was superior to the physically blended dispersed composite and pure epoxy coating. The nanocomposite coating retained its high impedance over long-term durability tests. This study demonstrated the durability of the anticorrosion, mechanical, thermal, and degradation properties of the designed coating material before and after UV irradiation.
The study has been published in Progress in Organic Coatings, Volume 151, February 2021.
