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Research on the Structural Control and Corrosion Resistance of Self-corrosion-inhibiting Epoxy in Marine Environments

  • HAO J ,
  • HUANG C S ,
  • LIANG Y ,
  • et al
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  • 1. Luoyang Ship Material Research Institute,Luoyang,He’nan 471023,China;

    2. Xiamen Branch of Luoyang Ship Material Research Institute,Xiamen,Fujian 361101,China;

    3. National Key Laboratory of Marine Corrosion and Protection,Xiamen,Fujian 361101,China

Online published: 2025-01-01

Abstract

In the curing process of epoxy coating,micro-cracks,pinholes,and gaps inevitably appear within the coating,providing pathways for corrosive media to penetrate thecoating and corrode the underlying metal substrate. To prevent the penetration of corrosivemedia,the molecular structure of epoxy resin was designed,and a series of self-corrosion-inhibiting epoxy resins containing azafluorene structures were prepared by adjusting thecontent of monomers bisphenol A,9,9-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)fluorene,and epichlorohydrin. The consistency of the prepared resin structure with the designed structure was confirmed byinfrared spectroscopy(FI-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR), and elemental analysis. Subsequently,the anticorrosion performance in a marine environment was studied through adhesion tests,salt spray tests,and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)analysis.The results showed that the nitrogen non coordinating electrons of azafluorene structure andthe π electrons of the benzene ring could adsorb on the metal surface,and simultaneously formcorrosion-inhibiting coordination with iron ions at the initial stage of corrosion,effectivelyenhancing the adhesion between epoxy resin and the substrate. After immersion in a 3. 5%NaCl solution for 60 days,the impedance value reached 106 Ω·cm2,and the corrosion products in the scratch salt spray test were significantly reduced,indicating excellent comprehensive anticorrosive properties.

Cite this article

HAO J , HUANG C S , LIANG Y , et al . Research on the Structural Control and Corrosion Resistance of Self-corrosion-inhibiting Epoxy in Marine Environments[J]. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2025 , 55(1) : 8 -14 . DOI: 10.12020/j.issn.0253-4312.2024-233

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