Influence of surface modified mixed metal oxide nanoparticles on the electrochemical and mechanical properties of polyurethane matrix

Abstract

Newly synthesized functional nanoparticles, 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole (ATA)/SiO₂–TiO₂ were introduced to the polyurethane (PU) matrix. Electrochemical techniques were used to investigate the barrier properties of the synthesized PU–ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ nanocomposite coated steel specimen. In natural seawater, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy experiments indicated outstanding protective behaviour for the PU–ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ coated steel. The coating resistance (R_coat) of PU–ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ was determined to be 2956.90 kΩ·cm^–2. The R_coat of the PU–ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ nanocomposite coating was found to be over 50% higher than the PU coating. The current measured along the scratched surface of the PU–ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ coating was found to be very low (1.65 nA). The enhanced ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ nanoparticles inhibited the entry of electrolytes into the coating interface, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis of the degradation products. Water contact angle testing validated the hydrophobic nature of the PU–ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ coating (θ = 115.4°). When the concentration of ATA/SiO₂−TiO₂ nanoparticles was 2 wt %, dynamic mechanical analysis revealed better mechanical properties. Therefore, the newly synthesised PU–ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ nanocomposite provided excellent barrier and mechanical properties due to the addition of ATA/SiO₂–TiO₂ nanoparticles to the polyurethane, which inhibited material degradation and aided in the prolongation of the coated steel’s life.

Key words： SiO₂/TiO₂ nanoparticle; nanocomposite coatings; dynamic mechanical analysis; electrochemical techniques; corrosion; colloids and interfaces

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