Graphene-based Corrosion Coating Additives
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Corrosion Coating Additives
Graphene-based additives enhance corrosion coatings by creating a superior barrier against water, oxygen, and chemicals due to graphene's impermeable and strong nature.
These additives improve a coating's durability, adhesion, and self-healing properties while eliminating the need for toxic heavy metals like lead and chromates. This can result in longer-lasting protection, thinner paint layers, and improved performance in harsh environments, although commercial integration is still evolving.
Our Focus
After the successful development and validation for a graphene-enhanced additive for epoxy-based coatings by GLC, Graphene Solutions is focusing on scaling-up its production for distribution and sale.
This additive has shown significant improvement in corrosion resistance, coating durability, and long-term environmental performance through both laboratory testing and over nine months of field trials in marine environments.
Key Performance Benefits
- Enhanced barrier properties: The inherent impermeability of graphene creates a highly effective physical barrier, slowing the diffusion of water, oxygen, and other corrosive agents.
- Improved physical properties: Graphene can reinforce the coating, improving its adhesion to the substrate and increasing its resistance to UV radiation and scratches.
- Environmentally friendly: These additives provide a viable alternative to traditional heavy-metal anti-corrosion pigments, which are toxic.
- Extended coating life: By significantly improving corrosion resistance, graphene-based coatings can extend the service life of the coated metal structure.
- Potential for thinner coatings: The enhanced performance of graphene-enhanced coatings can sometimes allow for the application of thinner layers without compromising protection.