The Addition of Graphene to Polymer Coatings for Improved Weathering

Nuraje, Nurxat; Khan, Shifath I.; Misak, Heath; Asmatulu, Ramazan

doi:10.1155/2013/514617

The Addition of Graphene to Polymer Coatings for Improved Weathering

Journal Article · Thu Nov 21 00:00:00 EST 2013 · ISRN Polymer Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/514617· OSTI ID:1227738

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Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0133, USA

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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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: EE0004167

OSTI ID:: 1227738

Journal Information:: ISRN Polymer Science, Journal Name: ISRN Polymer Science Vol. 2013; ISSN 2090-8733

Publisher:: Hindawi Publishing CorporationCopyright Statement

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Language:: English

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