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The Addition of Graphene to Polymer Coatings for Improved Weathering

Author(s) -

Nurxat Nuraje,

Shifath Ikram Khan,

H.E. Misak,

Ramazan Asmatulu

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

isrn polymer science

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2090-8733

DOI - 10.1155/2013/514617

Subject(s) - graphene , materials science , polyurethane , fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , corrosion , coating , weathering , salt (chemistry) , salt spray test , polymer , composite material , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , chemistry , organic chemistry , geomorphology , geology , engineering

Graphene nanoflakes in different weight percentages were added to polyurethane top coatings, and the coatings were evaluated relative to exposure to two different experimental conditions: one a QUV accelerated weathering cabinet, while the other a corrosion test carried out in a salt spray chamber. After the exposure tests, the surface morphology and chemical structure of the coatings were investigated via atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) imaging. Our results show that the addition of graphene does in fact improve the resistance of the coatings against ultraviolet (UV) degradation and corrosion. It is believed that this process will improve the properties of the polyurethane top coating used in many industries against environmental factors.

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