International. Researchers at the Center for Advanced Materials (CAM) of the Universidad de Qatar (QU) have confirmed the improved corrosion inhibition and self-healing properties of polymeric composite coatings modified by various anticorrosive pigments.
In collaboration with its industrial partners, Qatar Shell Research and Technology Center (QSRTC) and Qatar Metal Coating Company (QCOAT), the study on the concept of intelligent self-repair addresses this critical challenge.
It does this by offering a solid and innovative concept, autonomous corrosion protection solutions based on multi-level repair strategies for primers applied in steel pipe networks exposed to marine environments.
Polymeric coatings, which are modified with smart nanoadditives designed to prevent and combat corrosion through autonomous healing with minimal human intervention, are considered a revolutionary solution to extend the service life and durability of painted materials.
Globally, steel infrastructures have expanded at an incredible rate around the world. They are critical to the expansion and functioning of countless industries.
Steel is susceptible to corrosion failure, particularly in aggressive environments, and requires surface protection and effective corrosion management to prevent failure.
The novel formulations of the developed coatings can be widely used in seawater desalination systems, the oil and gas industry and the automotive industry.
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