Paint & Coatings Industry ›› 2025, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (8): 7-13. doi: 10.12020/j.issn.0253-4312.2025-031

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Fluorescent Epoxy Coatings Cured with Polyamide:A Fluorescencevariation-based Monitoring Strategy for Curing Process and Service Performance

CHEN Yiming,ZHANG Yumin,GU Lin   

  1. School of Chemical Engineering and Technology,Sun Yat-sen University,Zhuhai,Guangdong 519082,China
  • Online:2025-08-01 Published:2025-08-01

聚酰胺固化的荧光环氧涂层:基于荧光变化的固化过程与服役性能的监测策略

陈一鸣,张毓敏,顾 林   

  1. 中山大学化学工程与技术学院,广东珠海519082
  • 基金资助:
    国家自然科学基金( 52373065);广东自然科学基础与应用基础研究基金海上风电联合基金项目(2024A1515240029) 

Abstract: [Objective]To develop an intrinsic fluorescence-based monitoring strategy utilizingpolyamide 650 curing agent for real-time tracking of curing,aging,corrosion,and damage behaviors in epoxy coatings, enabling non-destructive service-life assessment.[Methods]The inherent fluorescence of polyamide 650 was employed to dynamically analyze curing and aging processes ofepoxy coatings via fluorescence spectroscopy. Corrosion behavior in 3. 5%NaCl solution was characterized using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS). Damage and corrosion zones were visualized through UV-excited fluorescence imaging.[Results]Complete curing of epoxy E51 coatings was achieved after 6 h at 80 ℃,with fluorescence intensity significantly increasing during cross-linked network formation. UV irradiation induced a rapid 20 min decline in fluorescence intensity and a 14 nmredshift in emission peaks;FT-IR confirmed amide group degradation as the primary aging mechanism. After 144 h immersion,the impedance modulus decreased to 107 Ω ·cm2,synchronizing with fluorescence attenuation. Fe3+ generated in marine environments exhibited fluorescence quenching, enabling corrosion warning. Graphene oxide(0. 1wt%)-reinforced composite coatings demonstratedenhanced corrosion resistance with retained fluorescence-based warning capability.[Conclusion]This intrinsic fluorescence technique facilitates dynamic,full-lifecycle monitoring of epoxy coatings.Quantitative correlations between fluorescence intensity and damage/corrosion severity provide reliableservice-life indicators without compromising coating performance via external probes,showing significant promise for marine anti-corrosion applications.


Key words: epoxy coating, fluorescence, curing process, aging, corrosion, damage warning

摘要: 【目的】开发一种基于聚酰胺 650固化剂本征荧光的监测方法,实时追踪环氧涂层的固化、老化、腐蚀及损伤行为,为评估涂层寿命提供无损检测策略。【方法】利用聚酰胺 650的固有荧光特性,通过荧光光谱动态分析环氧涂层的固化与老化过程;结合电化学阻抗谱( EIS)研究涂层在 3. 5%NaCl溶液中的腐蚀行为;通过紫外荧光成像可视化损伤与腐蚀区域。【结果】环氧 E51涂层需 80 ℃加热 6h完全固化,荧光强度随交联网络形成显著上升;紫外光照导致荧光强度 20 min内快速下降,发射峰红移 14 nm,傅立叶变换红外光谱( FT-IR)证实酰胺基团降解是老化主因;涂层浸泡 144 h后低频阻抗模值降至 107 Ω·cm2与荧光强度衰减趋势相吻合;海洋腐蚀环境下产生的 Fe3+对涂层有淬灭效应,可示警腐蚀,添加 0. 1%氧化石墨,烯的复合涂层耐腐蚀性提升,且荧光示警有效。【结论】本征荧光技术实现了环氧涂层全生命周期的动态监测,荧光强度与损伤 /腐蚀程度的定量关系为服役评估提供了可靠依据,无需外添探针即可保障涂层性能,在海洋防腐等领域具有应用潜力。

关键词: 环氧涂层, 荧光, 固化过程, 老化, 腐蚀, 损伤示警

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