<p>In this study, cerium-phenol-amine modified boron nitride nanosheets were successfully synthesized via a facile polyethyleneimine-mediated mechanical exfoliation and in-situ supramolecular self-assembly strategy. This approach was designed to endow boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) with enhanced physical barrier properties and pH-responsive active anticorrosion functionality. When incorporated into a waterborne epoxy (WEP) coating, the resulting CTP-BNNS composite exhibited exceptional long-term shielding performance and significant self-healing capabilities in damaged areas. UV–vis spectroscopy confirmed the acid-triggered release of cerium ions, highlighting the stimulus-responsive nature of the assembly. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) revealed that the low-frequency impedance modulus (|<i>Z</i>|<sub>0.01&#xa0;Hz</sub>) of the CTP-BNNS/WEP coating maintained a remarkable value of 4.00 × 10<sup>9</sup> Ω·cm<sup>2</sup> after 75 days of immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, which was much higher than that of pure WEP coating (6.50 × 10<sup>7</sup> Ω·cm<sup>2</sup>). Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations indicated that the CTP-BNNS/WEP system possesses superior impermeability, characterized by significantly reduced fractional free volume and lower diffusion coefficients for O<sub>2</sub>, H<sub>2</sub>O and Cl<sup>−</sup>. The synergy between the inherent impermeability of 2D BNNS and the cerium-phenol-amine active system not only strengthens the interfacial adhesion between the filler and the resin matrix but also imparts a dual-functional “passive-active” protection mechanism. This work provides a robust strategy for engineering high-performance, long-term anticorrosive coatings through the functionalization of exfoliated 2D nanomaterials.</p>

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Polyethyleneimine-assisted supramolecular self-assembly of cerium-phenol-amine system on boron nitride surfaces for anticorrosive coatings with active pH responsive behavior and enhanced barrier performance

  • Peng Xu,
  • Tianguan Wang,
  • Xinwei Wang,
  • Xinyu Zhao,
  • Wenfeng Ge,
  • Jianda Chen,
  • Bo Zhang,
  • Guozhe Meng

摘要

In this study, cerium-phenol-amine modified boron nitride nanosheets were successfully synthesized via a facile polyethyleneimine-mediated mechanical exfoliation and in-situ supramolecular self-assembly strategy. This approach was designed to endow boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) with enhanced physical barrier properties and pH-responsive active anticorrosion functionality. When incorporated into a waterborne epoxy (WEP) coating, the resulting CTP-BNNS composite exhibited exceptional long-term shielding performance and significant self-healing capabilities in damaged areas. UV–vis spectroscopy confirmed the acid-triggered release of cerium ions, highlighting the stimulus-responsive nature of the assembly. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) revealed that the low-frequency impedance modulus (|Z|0.01 Hz) of the CTP-BNNS/WEP coating maintained a remarkable value of 4.00 × 109 Ω·cm2 after 75 days of immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, which was much higher than that of pure WEP coating (6.50 × 107 Ω·cm2). Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations indicated that the CTP-BNNS/WEP system possesses superior impermeability, characterized by significantly reduced fractional free volume and lower diffusion coefficients for O2, H2O and Cl. The synergy between the inherent impermeability of 2D BNNS and the cerium-phenol-amine active system not only strengthens the interfacial adhesion between the filler and the resin matrix but also imparts a dual-functional “passive-active” protection mechanism. This work provides a robust strategy for engineering high-performance, long-term anticorrosive coatings through the functionalization of exfoliated 2D nanomaterials.