Advanced corrosion resistant coatings for steels

Corrosion as a foe is a menace for economic growth no matter whether it is developed nation or developing nation like India. Corrosion is a major problem plaguing various industries. In order to overcome this issue, the industries rely on metallic (Zn, Cr etc.) and polymeric (polyurethane, epoxy, etc.);coatings.Currently, smart, self-healing coatings are the state-of-the-art option to inhibit cut-edge corrosion and to enhance the lifetime of coatings.

The;aim of the proposal is to develop smart composite coatings using mesoporous (container) materials followed by loading with inhibitor and incorporation in;polymer/metal coatings.

The objectives would involve the i) synthesis and characterization of various container materials, ii) studying the loading and sustained/slow release of the inhibitors as an effect of external stimulus (pH, temperature etc.), iii) investigation of multi-functional performance and the corrosion protection performance. The outcome of the research would render an alternative coating to toxic chromate- or conventional simple-functional polymer- coatings.

The fundamental understanding of the developed coatings can be easily scaled-up to industrial level and tested for its performance in;real-time applications.;