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Characterization of Siloxane-poly(methyl methacrylate) Hybrid Films Obtained on a Tinplate Substrate Modified by the Addition of Organic and Inorganic Acids
Fusion-bonded epoxy composite coatings on chemically functionalized API steel surfaces for potential deep-water petroleum exploration
Physicochemical Characterization of Passive Films and Corrosion Layers by Differential Admittance and Photocurrent Spectroscopy
Two different electrochemical techniques, differential admittance and photocurrent spectroscopy, for the characterization of electronic and solid state properties of passive films and corrosion layers are described and critically evaluated. In order to get information on the electronic properties of passive film and corrosion layers as well as the necessary information to locate the characteristic energy levels of the passive film/electrolyte junction like: flat band potential (Ufb), conduction band edge (EC) or valence band edge (EV), a wide use of Mott-Schottky plots is usually reported in corrosion science and passivity studies. It has been shown, in several papers, that the use of simple M-S theory to get information on the electronic properties and energy levels location at the film/electrolyte interface can be seriously misleading and/or conflicting with the physical basis underlying the M-S theory. A critical appraisal of this approach to the study of very thin and thick anodic passive film grown on base-metals (Cr, Ni, Fe, SS etc..) or on valve metals (Ta, Nb, W etc..) is reported in this work, together with possible alternative approach to overcome some of the mentioned inconsistencies. At this aim the theory of amorphous semiconductor Schottky barrier, introduced several years ago in the study of passive film/electrolyte junction, is reviewed by taking into account some of the more recent results obtained by the present authors. Future developments of the theory appears necessary to get more exact quantitative information on the electronic properties of passive films, specially in the case of very thin film like those formed on base metals and their alloys.
The second technique described in this chapter, devoted to the physico-chemical characterization of passive film and corrosion layers, is a more recent technique based on the analysis of the photo-electrochemical answer of passive film/electrolyte junction under illumination with photons having suitable energy. Such a technique usually referred to as Photocurrent Spectroscopy (PCS) has been developed on the basis of the large research effort carried out by several groups in the 1970’s and aimed to investigate the possible conversion of solar energy by means of electrochemical cells. In this work the fundamentals of semiconductor/electrolyte junctions under illumination will be highlighted both for crystalline and amorphous materials. The role of amorphous nature and film thickness on the photo-electrochemical answer of passive film/solution interface is reviewed as well the use of PCS for quantitative analysis of the film composition based on a semi-empirical correlation between optical band gap and difference of electronegativity of film constituents previously suggested by the present authors. In this frame the results of PCS studies on valve metal oxides and valve metal mixed oxides will be discussed in order to show the validity of the proposed method. The results of PCS studies aimed to get information on passive film composition and carried out by different authors on base metals (Fe, Cr, Ni) and their alloys, including stainless steel, will be also compared with compositional analysis carried out by well-established surface analysis techniques
Facile Synthesis of Smart Nanocontainers as Key Components for Construction of Self-Healing Coating with Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Effect of Delay Time and Duration of Steam Curing on Compressive Strength and Microstructure of Geopolymer Concrete
Evaluation of Early Degradation and Corrosion Resistance of Modified Zinc Coating with SiO 2 Nanoparticles
Probing into the properties of B4C reinforced nickel phosphorus-based nanocomposite coating
Nickel-based coatings are well known for their good corrosion resistance performance. However, these materials suffer from inferior mechanical properties that limit their wider application. This work investigates the synthesis, and performs an exhaustive characterization, of Ni-P-B4C nanocomposite coatings developed through conventional electrode -position using a modified Watts bath. The study examines the effect of an increase in the concentration of boron carbide nanoparticles (BCNPs) on the structural, morphological, topographical, mechanical and electrochemical properties of the nanocomposite coating. Vickers microhardness tester and nanoindentation technique were utilized to elucidate the role of BCNPs in modifying the mechanical response of nanocomposite coatings. Furthermore, corrosion resistance of the nanocomposite coatings was investigated through d.c potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Comparison of the properties of the developed coatings revealed the remarkable improvement in the properties of Ni-P-B4C nanocomposite coatings when compared to the bare mild steel substrate and the Ni-P coatings. The enhanced corrosion resistance and superior mechanical properties of Ni-P-B4C nanocomposite coatings make them attractive for many industries. Based upon the experimental findings, a possible mechanism for the synthesis and improved corrosion resistance of Ni-P-B4C nanocomposite coatings was also proposed. (c) 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V
Corrosion Monitoring and Service Life Prediction of Rebars in Structural Concrete: State-of-Review
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