The Addition of Graphene to Polymer Coatings for Improved Weathering
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Nuraje, Nurxat
Khan, Shifath I.
Misak, Heath
Asmatulu, Ramazan
Date Issued
2013
Journal
ISRN Polymer Science
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
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Nuraje, Nurxat, Shifath I. Khan, Heath Misak, and Ramazan Asmatulu. “The Addition of Graphene to Polymer Coatings for Improved Weathering.” ISRN Polymer Science 2013 (2013): 1–8.
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Abstract
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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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Materials Science and Engineering
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https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/514617
