Corrosion Protection Coatings

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Track Code: TAMU 4488 Tags   Anticorrosion, coatings, Antioxidants, protection, polymers, synthetic, materials science, electrochemical Overview This invention utilizes homo- and co- polymers of a new family of synthetic antioxidant polymers. They adhere to metal surfaces while boasting significant antioxidant activity and were synthesized through controlled, radical polymerization techniques. Technology The disclosed is the first material of anticorrosion protection for metal surfaces using synthetic polyphenols containing three hydrohyl groups in the aromatic rings. In this way, the polymers both strongly adhere to metal surfaces but also maintain free radical scavenging capabilities. Advantages Simultaneous adhesion to surface and radical-scavenging Hydrophobicity Tunable adhesion properties and hydrophobicity at the polymer synthesis stage Can be mixed with an epoxy-based barrier layer Applications Multilayer commercial anticorrosion coatings Stage of Development Synthesized in lab and tested with various electrochemical techniques to study coating degradation, localized damage, and performance Patent Status Patent Pending Publications S. Sukhishvili, “Synthesis and Antioxidant Activity of Novel Polymeric Polyphenols.” Welch Foundation. Awaiting publication. H. Hlushko, R. Hlushko, S. Sukhishvili, “Novel Bio-Inspired Antioxidant Polymers.” American Chemical Society. Awaiting publication. H. Castaneda, Y. Cubides, H. Hlushko, R. Hlushko, S. Sukhishvili, “Novel Antioxidant Polymers as Components of Anticorrosion Coatings.” American Chemical Society. Awaiting publication.