Robust TiO2-GO/PU Hybrid Coating as a Long-Term Barrier Against CO2 and Water Ingress in Harsh Marine Environments
摘要
CO2 and other corrosive media have been confirmed by studies as significant factors that accelerate steel and concrete corrosion. Therefore, anti-corrosion coatings are required not only to resist the penetration of corrosive solutions but also to provide resistance against gas permeation. In this study, a kind of TiO2-GO/PU composite coating was developed via a hydrothermal method, and its chemical bonding and thermal decomposition behavior were characterized. The results indicated that the mass ratio of GO and TiO2 in TiO2-GO was 68.25% and 31.75%, and crosslinking occurred between TiO2-GO. Carbonation tests demonstrated that the addition of TiO2-GO significantly enhanced the CO2 permeation resistance of the PU coating, with the 0.3% content showing the most noticeable improvement. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed that after immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, the coating incorporated with TiO2 exhibited highest barrier properties compare with other samples. Meanwhile, the incorporation of TiO2-GO improved the pull-off adhesion and wear resistance of the coating. SEM observations of the exposed coatings showed that the 0.3% TiO2-GO/PU coating had intact surface, confirming its optimal anti-corrosion performance. These improvements were attributed to defect sealing, microcrack suppression, extended diffusion pathways, and the anchoring effect of TiO2 that mitigates GO layer slippage. This study offered a long-term, economical, and efficient anti-corrosion solution in marine environments.