Multifunctional Protective PVC-ZnO Nanocomposite Coatings Deposited on Aluminum Alloys by Electrospinning
Source abstract
Abstract
This paper reports the use of the electrospinning technique for the synthesis of nanocomposite micro/nanofibers by combining a polymeric precursor with hydrophobic behavior like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with nanoparticles of a corrosion inhibitor like ZnO. These electrospun fibers were deposited on substrates of the aluminum alloy 6061T6 until forming a coating around 100 μm. The effect of varying the different electrospinning deposition parameters (mostly applied voltage and flow-rate) was exhaustively analyzed in order to optimize the coating properties. Several microscopy and analysis techniques have been employed, including optical microscopy (OM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Water contact angle (WCA) measurements have been carried out in order to corroborate the coating hydrophobicity. Finally, their corrosion behavior has been evaluated by electrochemical tests (Tafel curves and pitting potential measurements), showing a relevant improvement in the resultant corrosion resistance of the coated aluminum alloys.
Source: crossref · Quality: baseline
Research context
OpenAlex topics: Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
SciVX discovery tags are terminology-based. OpenAlex topics are source-provided classifications.
Affiliations
Materials Engineering Laboratory, Department of Engineering, Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, Spain
Institute for Advanced Materials (InaMat), Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, Spain
Centre of Advanced Surface Engineering, AIN, 31191 Cordovilla, Spain
References (40)
Show source-provided references
1. Kinetics and thermodynamics of aluminium dissolution in 1.0 M sulphuric acid containing chloride ions10.1016/j.matchemphys.2005.09.023 ↗
2. Electrochemical behaviour and corrosion inhibition of Al, Al-6061 and Al–Cu in neutral aqueous solutions10.1016/S0010-938X(98)00145-0 ↗
3. NACE International (2018, December 28). Corrosion Costs and Preventive Strategies in the United States. Available online: https://www.nace.org/uploadedfiles/publications/ccsupp.pdf.
4. A review on conducting polymer coatings for corrosion protection10.1080/01694243.2016.1150662 ↗
5. Superhydrophobic electrosprayed PTFE10.1016/j.surfcoat.2007.05.012 ↗
6. Fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces by dislocation-selective chemical etching on aluminum, copper, and zinc substrates10.1021/la051308c ↗
7. Effect of fluorination of carbon nanotubes on superhydrophobic properties of fluoro-based films10.1016/j.jcis.2009.10.022 ↗
8. Tunable, superhydrophobically stable polymeric surfaces by electrospinning10.1002/anie.200461092 ↗
9. Rivero, P.J., Garcia, J.A., Quintana, I., and Rodriguez, R. (2018). Design of nanostructured functional coatings by using wet-chemistry methods. Coatings, 8.10.3390/coatings8020076 ↗
10. Preparation of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) ultrafiltration membrane modified by nano-sized alumina (Al2O3) and its anti-fouling research10.1016/j.polymer.2005.05.155 ↗
11. Synthesis of ZrO2 nano particles in microwave hydrolysis of Zr (IV) salt solutions-ionic conductivity of PVDF-co-HFP- based polymer electrolyte by the inclusion of ZrO2 nanoparticles10.1016/j.jpcs.2006.11.005 ↗
12. Preparation of PVDF hollow fiber membranes using SiO2 particles: The effect of acid and alkali treatment on the membrane performances10.1021/ie102012v ↗
13. The influence of important factors on ultrafiltration of oil/water emulsion using PVDF membrane modified by nano-sized TiO2/Al2O310.1016/j.desal.2011.07.056 ↗
14. Preparation and characterization of Fe3O4/PVDF magnetic composite membrane10.3866/PKU.WHXB20040609 ↗
15. Characterization of CdS nanoparticles in solutions of P(TFE-co-PVDF/co-Prop)/N,N-dimethylformadine10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2004.06.027 ↗
16. An optimization of superhydrophobic polyvinylidene fluoride/zinc oxide materials using Taguchi method10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.10.013 ↗
17. Effect of open air annealing on spin coated aluminum doped ZnO nanostructure10.1016/j.matchemphys.2013.04.027 ↗
18. Opto-electrical characterization of transparent conducting sand dune shaped indium doped ZnO nanostructures10.1016/j.jallcom.2013.01.160 ↗
19. Open air annealing effect on the electrical and optical properties of tin doped ZnO nanostructure10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2012.03.023 ↗
20. Electrospun protective self-healing coatings for light alloys: A better understanding of the intrinsic potential of the technology10.1002/app.42728 ↗
21. Effect of polymer concentration on the morphology and mechanical characteristics of electrospun cellulose acetate and poly (vinyl chloride) nanofiber mats10.1016/j.aej.2016.04.025 ↗
22. Environmental factors affecting the corrosion behaviour of reinforcing steel. VI. Benzotriazole and its derivatives as corrosion inhibitors of steel10.1016/j.corsci.2014.06.043 ↗
23. Biometic sensing layer based on electrospun conductive polymer webs10.1016/j.bios.2010.10.032 ↗
24. Electrospinning: Applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering10.1016/j.biomaterials.2008.01.011 ↗
25. Influence of a mixing solvent with tetrahydrofuran and N,N-dimethylformamide on electrospun poly(vinyl chloride) nonwoven mats10.1002/polb.10293 ↗
26. Micro and nanostructured surface morphology on electrospun polymer fibers10.1021/ma020444a ↗
27. Superhydrophobic fabrics produced by electrospinning and chemical vapor deposition10.1021/ma0511189 ↗
28. Surface roughness and contact angle10.1021/j150474a015 ↗
29. Wettability of porous surfaces10.1039/tf9444000546 ↗
30. An Attempt to correct the faulty intuition perpetuated by the Wenzel and Cassie “laws”10.1021/la901416m ↗
31. The debate on the dependence of apparent contact angles on drop contact area or three-phase contact line: A review10.1016/j.surfrep.2014.09.001 ↗
32. Analysis of contact area between water and irregular fibrous surface for prediction of wettability10.1039/C6RA15389E ↗
33. Cassie−Baxter and Wenzel states on a nanostructured surface: Phase diagram, metastabilities, and transition mechanism by atomistic free energy calculations10.1021/la3018453 ↗
34. The Cassie equation: How it is meant to be used10.1016/j.cis.2011.12.001 ↗
35. Szewczyk, P.K., Ura, D.P., Metwally, S., Knapczyk-Korczak, J., Gajek, M., Marzec, M.M., Bernasik, A., and Stachewicz, U. (2019). Roughness and fiber fraction dominated wetting of electrospun fiber-based porous meshes. Polymers, 11.10.3390/polym11010034 ↗
36. The solvent induced interfiber adhesion and its influence on the mechanical and filtration properties of polyethersulfone electrospun nanofibrous microfiltration membranes10.1016/j.seppur.2012.06.027 ↗
37. Effects of heat treatment on the morphology and performance of PSU electrospun nanofibrous membrane
38. Glass transition temperature: Basics and application in pharmaceutical sector10.4103/0973-8398.55043 ↗
39. Study of superhydrophobic electrospun nanocomposite fibers for energy systems10.1021/la103661c ↗
40. An alternate explanation for the abrupt current increase at the pitting potential10.1016/j.corsci.2007.08.002 ↗