Enhanced corrosion resistance of epoxy resin coating via addition of CeO_(2) and benzotriazole

The use of fillers to enhance the corrosion protection of epoxy resins has been widely applied.In this work,cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))and benzotriazole(BTA)were introduced into an epoxy resin to enhance the corrosion resistance of Q235 carbon steel.Scanning electron microscopy results indicated that the CeO_(2) grains were rod-like and ellipsoidal in shape,and the distribution pattern of BTA was analyzed by energy dispersive spectroscope.The dynamic potential polarization curve proved the excellent corrosion resistance of the composite epoxy resin with CeO_(2) and BTA co-addition,and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy test analysis indicated the significantly enhanced long-term corrosion protection performance of the composite coating.And the optimal protective performance was provided by the coating containing 0.3%(mass)CeO_(2) and 20%(mass)BTA,which was attributed to the barrier performance of CeO_(2) particles and the chemical barrier effect of BTA.The formation of corrosion products was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.In addition,the corrosion resistance mechanism of the coating was also discussed in detail.

A one-for-all strategy of polyimide coating layer for resolving the comprehensive issues of phosphorus anode

Phosphorus is a promising anode with high capacity (2596 mAh g^(-1)and 6075~6924 mAh cm^(-3)),low lithium-ion diffusion barrier (0.08 e V),and appropriate lithiation potential (~0.7 V vs Li+/Li).However,it faces the problems of huge volume expansion (~300%),low electronic conductivity (10^(-14)~10^(2)S cm^(-1)),soluble intermediates (lithium polyphosphides,Li_(x)Ps),degradation in air,and low thermal stability.In this work,phosphorus/carbon nanotube composites were coated with a polyimide layer,which plays the roles of a buffer layer to relieve the volume expansion of phosphorus,an obstruct layer to confine LixPs,an inert layer to prevent the degradation of phosphorus in air,a heat resistant layer to improve the thermal stability of the anode.The resulting composites (P/CNT@PI) display high capacity retention of798.1 m Ah g^(-1)after 150 cycles at 1 A g^(-1),achieving 17 times as much as the control sample (P/CNT).

Evaluation on Fabrication and Properties of Composite Polyurethane Coatings with Wollastonite Partially Substituting for Rutile Titanium Dioxide

This study aims to prepare a composite polyurethane coating through a facile synthesis process. Titanium dioxide, which is a component of the prepared hydroxyl acrylic resin polyurethane varnish, was partially substituted by wollastonite, and an optimal substitution ratio was obtained. Analyses based on scanning electron microscope, powder X-ray diffraction, and Raman scattering measurements demonstrated that the addition of wollastonite caused nearly no change in the basic structure of the coating. Coating with a substitution ratio of 25% showed high thermal stability, good cover effect, considerable moisture-proof and water resistance ability, great acidic and basic resistance, and improved performance and hardness in performance tests. Furthermore, the production cost was reduced significantly at this substitution ratio.

Effect of TiO_(2) nanoparticles on the photocatalytic properties of PEO coatings on Mg alloy

A comprehensive study of the properties of coatings formed on a magnesium alloy by plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO) using the electrolytes with nanosized particles of anatase(titanium dioxide) has been carried out. Formed coatings reduce corrosion current density 2.5-fold and increase hardness by 25% compared to a coating without particles. Confocal micro-Raman spectroscopy revealed the presence of anatase and rutile phases in the composition of PEO coating due to the incorporation of TiO2nanoparticles during plasma electrolytic treatment. The presence of titanium dioxide had a positive effect on the photocatalytic properties of coatings: the constant rate of the methyl orange and methyl blue decomposition is increased in 1.6 and 1.8-fold, respectively, compared to the coating formed in electrolyte without TiO_(2) particles.

Carbon-coated manganese dioxide nanoparticles and their enhanced electrochemical properties for zinc-ion battery applications

In this study, we report the cost-effective and simple synthesis of carbon-coated α-MnOnanoparticles(α-MnO@C) for use as cathodes of aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs) for the first time. α-MnO@C was prepared via a gel formation, using maleic acid(CHO) as the carbon source, followed by annealing at low temperature of 270 °C. A uniform carbon network among the α-MnOnanoparticles was observed by transmission electron microscopy. When tested in a zinc cell, the α-MnO@C exhibited a high initial discharge capacity of 272 m Ah/g under 66 m A/g current density compared to 213 m Ah/g, at the same current density, displayed by the pristine sample. Further, α-MnO@C demonstrated superior cycleability compared to the pristine samples. This study may pave the way for the utilizing carbon-coated MnOelectrodes for aqueous ZIB applications and thereby contribute to realizing high performance eco-friendly batteries.

Uniform nanoplating of metallic magnesium film on titanium dioxide nanotubes as a skeleton for reversible Na metal anode

To meet the low-cost concept advocated by the sodium metal anode,this paper reports the use of a pulsed electrodeposition technology with ionic liquids as electrolytes to achieve uniform nanoplating of metallic magnesium films at around 20 nm on spaced titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))nanotubes(STNA-Mg).First,the sodiophilic magnesium metal coating can effectively reduce the nucleation overpotential of sodium metal.Moreover,three-dimensional STNA can limit the volume expansion during sodium metal plating and stripping to achieve the ultrastable deposition and stripping of sodium metals with a high Coulombic efficiency of up to 99.5%and a small voltage polarization of 5 mV in symmetric Na||Na batteries.In addition,the comparative study of sodium metal deposition behavior of STNA-Mg and STNA-Cu prepared by the same route further confirmed the advantage of magnesium metal to guide sodium metal growth.Finally,the prepared STNA-Mg-Na metal anode and commercial sodium vanadium phosphate cathode were assembled into a full cell,delivering a discharge capacity of 110.2 mAh·g^(-1)with a retention rate of 95.6%after 110 cycles at 1C rate.

Study on Air-Purifying Performance of Semi-Flexible Asphalt Samples Coated with Titanium Dioxide Using Different Methods

Titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))was recently employed to apply onto road surfaces to degrade the harmful compounds from vehicle emissions.However,it remains a challenging task to find a highly compatible pavement type for TiO_(2)application to achieve durable and efficient air-purifying performance.This study proposed to coat TiO_(2)particles onto semi-flexible pavement surface and tried to investigate an optimum coating method.Three coating methods,including direct mixing TiO_(2)(MT)with asphalt mixture,spraying dry TiO_(2)(ST)coating and watersolution-based TiO_(2)(WT)coating on semi-flexible pavement surface.To achieve this objective,semi-flexible samples were prepared to evaluate and compare the performances of three coating methods by employing resistance to wearing,NO removal efficiency tests and residual texture depth tests.It was found that the ST method not only provided better NO degrading efficiency but also improved the resistance to wearing than the other two methods.

Preparation and structure of microarc oxidation ceramic coatings containing ZrO2 grown on LY12 Al alloy

Ceramic coatings containing ZrO2 were prepared in situ on LY12 aluminum alloy by microarc oxidation（MAO） in the mixed solution of zirconate and phosphate solution.The phase composition and morphology of the coatings were studied by XRD and SEM,respectively.The growing mechanism of ceramic coatings was discussed in a preliminary manner.The results show that with an increase in MAO time,the compactness of the coating improved and the thickness increased.From the inner layer to the coating surface,the content of Zr increased,while the content of Al decreased.In addition,the coating was composed of m-ZrO2,t-ZrO2,and a little amount of γ-Al2O3.With an increase in reaction time,the relative content of t-ZrO2 within the coating sharply decreased while the relative content of m-ZrO2 sharply increased,and then both generally kept at a constant level after 60 min.

Effect of TiO2 pigment gradation on the properties of thermal insulation coatings

This study was designed to evaluate the thermal performance and mechanical properties of coatings with different gradations of TiO2 pigments. The solar reflectance, cooling performance, wash resistance, and film adhesion strength of the coatings were investigated. The influence of TiO2 powder gradation on the final properties of the coatings was studed. The solar reflectance and the thermal insulation were observed to increase with increasing content of nanosized TiO2. The mechanical properties of the coatings, such as their wash resistance and film adhesion strength, were observed to increase with increased incorporation of nanosized TiO2. Such improvements in the properties of the coatings were attributed to the greater specific surface area and lower thermal conductivity of nanosized TiO2 particles compared to normal TiO2 particles.

Mechanical properties of TiO_2-hydroxyapatite nanostructured coatings on Ti-6Al-4V substrates by APS method

TiO2-hydroxyapatite （HA） nanostructured coatings were produced by atmospheric plasma spray method. The effects of starting powder composition and grain size on their mechanical properties were investigated. The microstructure and morphology were characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. It is found that the coating with 10% HA has the best mechanical properties. Based on Rietveld refinement method, the mean grain size of the as-received powder （212 nm） extensively decreases to 66.4 nm after 20 h of high-energy ball milling. In spite of grain growth, the deposited coatings maintain their nanostructures with the mean grain size of 112 nm. SEM images show that there is a lower porosity in the coating with a higher HA content. Optical microscopy images show that uniform thickness is obtained for all the coatings.

Preparation of Nano-TiO₂Thin Film Using Spin Coating Method

This paper presented the preparation of TiO2 thin film on empty glass and Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) glass by spin coating method. Highly transparent titanium oxide thin films were obtained. The Optical absorption and transmission of the film prepared from both the synthesized and the commercially available TiO2 were measured by the UV-Visible Spectrophotometer. A sharp absorption edge of the TiO2 film was observed. The estimated energy band gap for the film of the commercially available sample was larger than that of the synthesized one.

Coating mechanism of nano-TiO_2 films on the surface of ultra-fine calcined coal kaolin particles

A new type of mineral composite was made by calcined coal kaolin.The interaction mechanism of an inorganic modification reagent TiOSO4 with the surface of ultra-fine calcined coal kaolin particles（substrate） was studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.The results show that chemisorption exists in the phase boundary between the modification agent and the substrate surface,while physical adsorption occurs on the modification layers of hydrate titanium dioxide.The interaction force was calculated and analyzed according to DLVO theory between ultra-fine calcined coal kaolin particles and hydrate titanium dioxide nano-particles in the modification system.It is shown that the both electrostatic force and van der Waals force are attractive,and the coacervation between ultra-fine calcined coal kaolin particles and hydrate titanium dioxide nano-particles leads to the coating of hydrate titanium dioxide on the surface of ultra-fine calcined coal kaolin particles.

Development of Nanostructured Antireflection Coatings for EO/IR Sensor and Solar Cell Applications

Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors and photovoltaic power sources are being developed for a variety of defense and commercial applications. One of the critical technologies that will enhance both EO/IR sensor and photovoltaic module performance is the development of high quality nanostructure-based antireflection coatings. In this paper, we review our work on advanced antireflection structures that have been designed by using a genetic algorithm and fabricated by using oblique angle deposition. The antireflection coatings are designed for the wavelength range of 250 nm to 2500 nm and an incidence angle between 00 and 400. These nanostructured antireflection coatings are shown to enhance the optical transmission through transparent windows over a wide band of interest and minimize broadband reflection losses to less than one percent, a substantial improvement over conventional thin-film antireflection coating technologies.

纺丝液配制对PI/TiO_(2)活性碳纳米纤维膜吸附性能的影响

以均苯四甲酸酐(PMDA)、4,4′-二氨基二苯醚(ODA)及纳米TiO_(2)为原料,采用静电纺丝及热酰亚胺化的方法制备聚酰亚胺/二氧化钛(PI/TiO_(2))复合纳米纤维膜,在高温下对PI/TiO_(2)复合纳米纤维膜进行活化处理,通过正交试验研究了PMDA与ODA摩尔比、纳米TiO_(2)含量及纺丝液含量对PI/TiO_(2)活性碳纳米纤维膜吸附性能的影响。结果表明:PMDA与ODA摩尔比为1.03∶1、TiO_(2)质量分数为3%、纺丝液质量分数为22%时,活性碳纳米纤维薄膜的吸附性能最佳。

聚酰亚胺复合膜的制备及其在沼气提纯中的应用

为解决沼气分离过程中单级膜过程产物CO_(2)纯度低及CH4的损失率较高等问题,通过界面聚合法制备了具有超高分离性能的具有聚酰亚胺分离层的复合膜,研究了操作温度、进料侧压力及切割比等因素对分离效果的影响。结果表明:该膜适用的温度及压力范围较广,不同操作条件下的膜均表现出了优异的分离性能,产出的CO_(2)纯度高,CH4的损失率低。低温、低压、低切割比有利于渗透侧高纯CO_(2)的输出;高温、高压、低切割比则有利于渗余侧CH4的回收。使用该膜模拟沼气分离,在切割比为0.1下操作,当进气压力为0.2 MPa、温度为25℃时,通过单级膜过程,渗透侧可得到99%的CO_(2),渗余侧CH4回收率可高达99%。在很宽的操作范围内,本文制备的复合膜在沼气中CO_(2)组分分离时,CH4损失率可控制在1%范围内,是理想的CO_(2)/CH4分离膜。

旋涂法制备柔性聚酰亚胺基板实验设计

为进一步提高学生的实践能力和综合分析能力,我们以目前平板显示(Flat-Panel Display,FPD)领域应用最广泛的柔性聚酰亚胺(Polyimide,PI)为实验对象,采用旋涂工艺制备柔性的聚酰亚胺薄膜,通过激光扫描共聚焦显微镜(Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope,CLSM)、原子力显微镜(Atomic Force Microscope,AFM)、紫外-可见光分光光度计(Ultraviolet-Visble Spectrophotometer,UV-vis)、拉力试验机(Tensile Tester,TT)及傅里叶变换红外光谱仪(Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy,FTIR)对所得薄膜进行表征。这样的实验设计具有明显的前沿性和综合性,让学生能深入理解PI材料的优秀性能和独特作用。本实验可以承担本科教育与行业生产之间的桥梁,使得二者相互促进,共同发展。

2024年一季度中国涂料、颜料行业经济运行简析

简析了2024年第一季度我国涂料行业生产、经营和涂料、无机颜料行业进出口简况,并对丙烯酸乳液、环氧树脂等重点成膜物质市场进行了综述和预测。对2024年一季度涂料行业双指数进行了分析,并对二季度市场进行了预测。

聚酰亚胺复合薄膜性能研究

为提高电池组金属外壳的耐腐蚀性能,向聚酰亚胺涂层中掺杂碳纳米管和石墨烯粉体,得到了聚酰亚胺复合涂层,并研究其在200℃下添加纳米碳材料前后的耐腐蚀性、导电性以及韧性变化。结果表明:聚酰亚胺在掺杂碳纳米管后,耐腐蚀性、导电性能以及力学性能均有所改善,尤其是导电性大幅提高,并且同时掺杂1%CNTs和0.5%石墨烯对聚酰亚胺性能提高最为显著,说明向聚酰亚胺中同时添加一维及二维纳米材料能更好地提高涂层的性能。

可用于油气管道防护的火安全聚酰亚胺复合涂层研究

研究了一种可用于油气管道防护的聚酰亚胺基防护涂层,在合成聚酰亚胺涂层的基础上,通过引入聚磷腈功能化氮化硼来增强涂层的力学强度、热稳定性、耐磨性以及防火性能。实验结果表明:引入功能填料的聚酰亚胺防护涂层的拉伸强度高达114.9 MPa,其初始分解温度超过500℃,残炭产率高达65 wt%,相比于固有涂层,复合涂层的热释放速率峰值大幅降低,摩擦表征测试证实了涂层表面的耐磨损性明显提升。该综合性能优异的多功能聚酰亚胺复合涂层可应用在油气管道安全防护工程领域。