Interplay of Hydrophobic Thiol and Polar Epoxy Silicate Groups on Microstructural Development in Low-Alcohol, Crosslinked Sol–Gel Coatings for Corrosion Prevention
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We have demonstrated that our patented, crosslinked, sol–gel, epoxy–thiol silicates made from the combination of (a) tetraethoxysilane (TEOS, T), 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS, G), and the (b) sulfur-containing 3-mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane (MPTMS, S) with TEOS in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio form the 1:1 TGST (crosslinked epoxy and thiol silicates) coating, which can be successfully utilized for the corrosion protection of low-carbon steel. Alcohols that are a by-product of sol–gel reactions influence the network formation, crosslinking density, and formulation stability, are volatile organic contents, and are regulated in the coatings industry. To improve environmental sustainability, a series of low-alcohol (LA) formulations with TG:ST ratios of 3:1 to 1:3 was prepared to investigate the microstructural development and crosslinking reactions emerging from the interplay of the hydrophobic thiol and polar epoxy silicates induced by the low-alcohol environment. The impact on crosslinking density was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Raman, XPS, viscosity, and pot-life measurements. Low-alcohol TGST (LA(TGST)) formulations were compared, using the example of 1:1 TGST, to corresponding TGST formulations where alcohols were retained. The reduced impact of LA(TGST) formulations on global warming was quantified. The glossy and scratch-resistant LA(TGST) coatings showed 71% enhanced corrosion protection compared to the non-crosslinked hybrids.
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OpenAlex topics: Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition · Analytical Chemistry and Sensors · Concrete Corrosion and Durability
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Department of Chemistry, Inorganic Materials Research Laboratory, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada
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