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Environmentally friendly sol-gel nanocomposite coatings have been processed and characterized for corrosion protection of aerospace alloy AA2024-T3. The hybrid nanocomposite coatings were processed in solution using acid-catalyzed hydrolysis and condensation of precursors Glycidoxypropyl trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) and Tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) forming self assembled nanoscale composite followed by curing using a one step and a two step process. Nanometer scale montmorillonite clay, Cloisite 15A was dispersed in the precursor solution prior to film coating. The structure and composition of the hybrid coatings was determined using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray Diffraction Spectrometry (XRD). Hydrolysis and condensation kinetics were tracked using FTIR and a semi-quantitative equation was developed. Viscosity studies performed to understand the rheology of the hybrid nanocomposite, shows two distinct regimes for hydrolysis and curing. XRD results indicate a physical structure that is mostly amorphous with selective crystalline regions due to siloxane bridge formations. The Cloisite 15A clay was exfoliated, as determined by the disappearance of clay peak. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) was used to study the surface morphology, showing increase in surface roughness with the addition of clay. Corrosion performance was determined using DC Polarization and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The DCP results were used to determine the optimal composition of the hybrid nanocomposite and optimal time of reaction for the first layer. The corrosion current and hence the corrosion rate for the two-step system was around three orders of magnitude lower than the one-step system, with the corrosion potential being correspondingly higher. EIS results show that the two-step system has a corrosion resistance two orders of magnitude higher than the mono-layer. The impedance was in the order of E+6 Ohms, which remained consistent over 8 weeks of testing, with a low water uptake of around 20%. Modification of the coating with diamine curing agent and clay provided significantly better results with higher resistance (E+6 Ohms) and water uptake values as low as 3-5% over 6 weeks.
Heat resistant layers are meant to withstand high temperatures while also protecting against all types of corrosion and oxidation. Therefore, the micro-structure and behavior of such layers is essential in understanding the functionality of these materials in order to make improvements. Production, Properties, and Applications of High Temperature Coatings is a critical academic publication which examines the methods of creation, characteristics, and behavior of materials used in heat resistant layers. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as, thermal spray methods, sol-gel coatings, and surface nanoengineering, this book is geared toward students, academicians, engineers, and researchers seeking relevant research on the methodology and materials for producing effective heat resistant layers.
In this research study, polyaniline clay - polyimide (PACN - PI) hybrid nanocomposite coatings were cast onto AA 2024 to give corrosion resistant coatings. The PACN powders were prepared from different formulations containing varying concentrations of the dopant and clay. The powders were characterized by using various analytical techniques including the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction technique (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Analysis of X-rays (EDAX). The nanocomposite powders were dispersed in a polyamic acid solution and cast onto AA 2024 plate. After imidization at 250o C for 2.5 hours, a fully cured hybrid PACN - PI coating was obtained. For determining the composition and structure, the coatings were further analyzed by FTIR, XRD and for property evaluation, to determine the corrosion resistance Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) was used. Two coating systems were processed; i) unfiltered coatings and ii) filtered coatings. Those which were cast without filtration of the PACN/DMAC solution were called the unfiltered coatings. When the PACN solution was filtered before the addition of polyamic acid, the system was called the filtered system. In this study the effect of filtration on corrosion properties of the coatings was determined. The effect of particle size distribution on PACN - PI nanocomposites was investigated. As the unfiltered system had a wider range of particle size, the coarse particles present in the coating introduced defects. Due to their large size, the electrolyte had easy passage into the coating and hence these coatings performed poorly. For the filtered coatings, due to filtration process all the coarse particles were removed and a very homogenous coating was obtained. Due to the excellent corrosion resistant properties of the filtered polyaniline - clay nanocomposites, a very good set of coatings was obtained even with very low concentrations of the PACN powder. To test the behavior of a different solvent on the properties of the coatings n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) was used. Coating cast from NMP solution showed improved corrosion resistance. This was due to the higher solubility of the powder in this solvent. From this study, it was concluded that PACN powder even at low concentrations when homogenously dispersed in a polyimide matrix gave excellent corrosion resistant coatings.
Combines chemistry and material science in order to provide a complete overview of the design, synthesis, and applications of organo-silica This book offers comprehensive and systematic coverage of the latest developments in functional hybrid silicon copolymers, their applications, and how they were developed in relation to previous works in the preparation of various functional groups terminated silicone materials. Silicon Containing Hybrid Copolymers begins with a chapter that introduces readers to organo-silicon materials. It then presents a chapter on reactive functionally terminated polyorganosiloxanes, and contains a section on the methods and advances of functionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) and copolymers. Nanostructured self-assemblies from silicon containing hybrid copolymers are discussed?as are superhydrophobic materials derived from hybrid silicon. Other chapters examine silicone copolymers for healthcare and personal care applications; construction of organic optoelectronic materials by using polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS); and 3D printing silicone materials and devices. The book also includes an overview of material toughening and fire retardancy in regards to hybrid POSS nanocomposites. This title: -Focuses on design and synthesis strategies, providing a valuable resource for researchers in academia and industry -Presents recent applications, with emphasis on the underlying strategies and the influence from previous designs, in fields such as healthcare and consumer care -Combines synthetic pathways with design specific considerations to provide the reader with greater control over the design process Silicon Containing Hybrid Copolymers is an ideal book for materials scientists, polymer chemists, and bioinorganic chemists.
Corrosion of metals is a major problem in the aerospace and automobile industry. The current methods of corrosion protection such as chromate conversion coatings are under increased scrutiny from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to their carcinogenic nature. Intrinsically conducting polymers (ICPs) like polyaniline and polypyrrole have been considered as a potential replacement for chromate conversion coatings and have been under investigation since past decade. The goal of this study is to replace the chromate conversion coating by an environmentally friendly organic coating. Poly (N-ethyl aniline) coating was electrodeposited as the primer layer and polyimide-clay nanocomposite was solution cast as the barrier layer on AA-2024 alloy. This study will provide a better understanding of the corrosion protection mechanism of the conducting polymer coating. Various characterization techniques such as infrared spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and scanning electron microscopy were used to study the formation, chemical structure and morphology of the coatings. Electrodeposition parameters like monomer concentration, applied current density and the reaction time were varied in order to optimize the properties of the conducting polymer coating. The corrosion performance of the primer coating was evaluated by DC polarization studies. It was found that poly (N-ethyl aniline) reduces from emeraldine to leucoemeraldine form; reducing the rate of cathodic reaction, which reduces the rate of corrosion of AA-2024 alloy. Polyimide-clay nanocomposite coating was solution cast on the conducting polymer primer layer for enhancing the barrier and corrosion properties of the coating system. The concentration of polyimide (10-25 vol %) and clay (0.1 and 1 wt %) were varied in the coating formulation to optimize the barrier properties of topcoat. X-ray diffraction showed that the intergallery clay distance decreased from 17.2[alpha] to 11.79[alpha] after immidization of polyimide-clay nanocomposite coating and infrared spectroscopy suggested that there was hydrogen bonding interaction between clay and polyimide chains. DC polarization study, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning vibrating electrode technique were used to evaluate the corrosion property and model the coating degradation in corrosive medium. It was found that the corrosion property were dependent on the thickness of the barrier coat and concentration of clay in the polyimide coating. The results obtained from the above mentioned test suggest that poly (N-ethyl aniline)/polyimide-clay nanocomposite coatings system is a potential candidate to replace the traditionally used and environmentally unfriendly chromate conversion coating.
Environmentally friendly sol-gel coatings were developed on the automotive alloy AA6111. The one-step coating process neither involves adding heavy metal chromium compounds nor organic solvents. Nano-structured silane coatings were developed and were systematically, optimized for corrosion resistance, as a function of reactant concentration and days of precursor reaction time. It was found that the precursor solution composed of Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS) and Tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) (with a 3/1 respective ratio) needed at least 3 days of reacting time for proper hydrolysis and condensation. The results also indicate that at least a 7:1 ratio of curing agent Aminopropyl triethoxysilane (APTEOS) to GPTMS was optimal. The structure and composition of the hybrid coatings were determined using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Coating adhesion was evaluated with dynamic contact angle analysis (DCA) and scratch testing. Corrosion performance was determined using DC Polarization (DCPT) and time dependent Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). However, within two weeks, exposure to corrosive solution demonstrate coating instability in 3.5% NaCl salt solution. Hydrodynamic instability was improved, and internal stresses were reduced by replacing the monomeric curing agent with a commercial polymeric amine adduct. A wide range of reactant ratios were evaluated from 1:1 to 9:1, all of which were comparable with polarization tests. The 7 to 1 ratio lasted EIS testing for over three months. The curing kinetics were evaluated with respect to time, temperature, and extent of cure. Different curing temperatures were evaluated from room temperature to 130°C. It was found that the presence of water may slow the reaction rate below 100°C. Finally, fillers were introduced for their corrosion resistance and corrosion sensing abilities. Na+ Montmorrilonite clay composites were produced and exhibited water sensing abilities as confirmed by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). XRD also confirmed the amorphous nature of the coating. Successful electrochromic behavior was observed in two of the coating formulations incorporating Prussian Blue with prolonged exposure to corrosive solutions.
Pretreatments are thin, adherent, and protective layers deposited directly on cleaned metal surfaces to enhance the performance of the multi-coat finishing system on metal and alloy substrates. Regulatory and environmental considerations dictate that industries replace the extant toxic and hazardous chromate-based pretreatments used for aluminum alloys with more sustainable ones. Two new families of organic-inorganic hybrid (OIH) pretreatments for aluminum alloys have been developed using customized silane-type sol-gel precursors--Epoxy-silane and Bis-ureasil--as primary components. Two series of sol-gel compositions varying in concentrations of silane precursor, organic corrosion inhibitor, and nano-silica particles have been prepared and used to deposit OIH pretreatments on aluminum alloy substrates (AA-2024-T3). The corrosion resistance performance of these OIH pretreatments has been studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), direct current (DC) polarization resistance, and neutral salt spray test and compared with the resistance performance conventional hexavalent chromium-based pretreatment, as a benchmark and industry standard for Al alloys. This research specifically investigates the effects of key components of sol-gel compositions on the corrosion performance of the OIH pretreatments on Al-2024-T3. Using the Box-Behnken Design of Experiment (DoE) methodology and Minitab software for analysis, the key factors affecting corrosion performance have been identified and sol-gel compositions optimized. This study revealed that for both families of OIH pretreatments, the film deposited in the sol-gel bath containing 25% by weight of precursor provided the best performance. Furthermore, incorporation of nano-silica particles to an optimum level of 5% by weight led to a remarkable improvement of the corrosion-resistance performance of the pretreatments for both families. This study has also very clearly shown that the use of the organic corrosion inhibitor mercaptobenzthiazole is effective in enhancing the corrosion-resistance performance of both families of pretreatments when used at the optimum level of 3% by weight. A comparison of the corrosion-resistance performance of the two families of OIH pretreatments with chromate conversion coating (control) showed that pretreatments based on epoxy-silane precursor when used at optimum compositions clearly outperform chromate conversion coatings used as a control in this study. Furthermore, OIH based on a bis-ureasil precursor, while showing a slightly lower performance than its epoxy-silane counterpart, is comparable or slightly superior to the commercial conversion coating when used at optimum compositions.
Corrosion of metals is a major problem in the aerospace and automobile industry. The current methods of corrosion protection such as chromate conversion coatings are under increased scrutiny from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to their carcinogenic nature. Intrinsically conducting polymers (ICPs) like polyaniline and polypyrrole have been considered as a potential replacement for chromate conversion coatings and have been under investigation since past decade. The goal of this study is to replace the chromate conversion coating by an environmentally friendly organic coating. Poly (N-ethyl aniline) coating was electrodeposited as the primer layer and polyimide-clay nanocomposite was solution cast as the barrier layer on AA-2024 alloy. This study will provide a better understanding of the corrosion protection mechanism of the conducting polymer coating. Various characterization techniques such as infrared spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and scanning electron microscopy were used to study the formation, chemical structure and morphology of the coatings. Electrodeposition parameters like monomer concentration, applied current density and the reaction time were varied in order to optimize the properties of the conducting polymer coating. The corrosion performance of the primer coating was evaluated by DC polarization studies. It was found that poly (N-ethyl aniline) reduces from emeraldine to leucoemeraldine form; reducing the rate of cathodic reaction, which reduces the rate of corrosion of AA-2024 alloy. Polyimide-clay nanocomposite coating was solution cast on the conducting polymer primer layer for enhancing the barrier and corrosion properties of the coating system. The concentration of polyimide (10-25 vol %) and clay (0.1 and 1 wt %) were varied in the coating formulation to optimize the barrier properties of topcoat. X-ray diffraction showed that the intergallery clay distance decreased from 17.2A to 11.79A after immidization of polyimide-clay nanocomposite coating and infrared spectroscopy suggested that there was hydrogen bonding interaction between clay and polyimide chains. DC polarization study, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning vibrating electrode technique were used to evaluate the corrosion property and model the coating degradation in corrosive medium. It was found that the corrosion property were dependent on the thickness of the barrier coat and concentration of clay in the polyimide coating. The results obtained from the above mentioned test suggest that poly (N-ethyl aniline)/polyimide-clay nanocomposite coatings system is a potential candidate to replace the traditionally used and environmentally unfriendly chromate conversion coating.
The objective of this project was to develop an environmentally compliant conversion coating for use on aerospace aluminum alloys (e.g., AA2024-T3). This conversion coating was to replace the current chromate conversion coating processes in both mode of application (bath or spray applied in the depot) and function (stand alone corrosion protection, adhesion to organic layers, self-healing, and low electrical contact resistance). Hydrotalcite (HT) was developed within this program as a replacement to chromate conversion coatings. HT coatings are formed by exposure of aluminum and its alloys to alkaline lithium salt solutions. The coating chemistry used to form these conversion coatings has many processing variables (e.g., time, temperature, anion, etc.). A Fractional Factorial Design was used to determine that temperature was one the more critical processing variables. The FFD study also determined that HT coatings formed from nitrate-based chemistries had consistently better stand-alone corrosion protection properties. Through the use of additional oxidants within the coating bath, HT coatings with the ability to withstand 168 hours of salt spray could be formed in less than 6 min. HT conversion coatings could also be post-treated (e.g., hydrothermally aged, surfactant) to revert the hydrotalcite to aluminum oxide, or augmented to include high valence-state rare earth cations (e.g., cerium). Hydrothermal aging allowed a procedure to chemically anodize aluminum, while incorporation of cerium into the molecular gallery of the hydrotalcite structure provided a means to develop self-healing characteristics, a highly sought property characteristic of chromate-based coatings. Self- healing was indeed demonstrated by the cerium doped HT coatings. The adhesion of epoxy coatings to the hydrotalcite coating was studied in detail. The Lewis-base nature of HTs makes them intrinsically less able to be wet by the Lewis- base nature of epoxy.
Corrosion Protection at the Nanoscale explores fundamental concepts on how metals can be protected at the nanoscale by using both nanomaterials-based solutions, including nanoalloys, noninhibitors and nanocoatings. It is an important reference resource for both materials scientists and engineers wanting to find ways to create an efficient corrosion prevention strategy. Nanostructure materials have been widely used in many products, such as print electronics, contact, interconnection, implant, nanosensors and display units to lessen the impact of corrosion. Traditional methods for protection of metals include various techniques, such as coatings, inhibitors, electrochemical methods (anodic and cathodic protections), metallurgical design are covered in this book. Nanomaterials-based protective methods can offer many advantages over their traditional counterparts, such as protection for early-stage, higher corrosion resistance, better corrosion control. This book also outlines these advantages and discusses the challenges of implementing nanomaterials as corrosion protection agents on a wide scale.