A Review on the Use of MXene and Graphene in Epoxy Coatings and Their Protective Applications

Document Type : Review paper

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1 Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, P.O. Box: 19585-466, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Chamran, Guilan Branch, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), P.O. Box: 419315-6384, Guilan, Iran,

3 Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Tehran, P.O. Box:1455-6619, Tehran, Iran.

4 Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Garmsar, P.O. Box: 358811-5589, Garmsar, Iran.

10.30509/jscw.2024.167376.1206

Abstract

Corrosion of metals is a serious concern that can cause economic damage. In the past decades, various methods have been used to prevent corrosion, among which polymer coatings are particularly preferred. Among the coatings, epoxy is highly regarded; in fact, it is in the group of thermoset resins and is cured with different types of materials. They are widely used due to their excellent mechanical properties, strong adhesion to many substrates, dimensional stability, and thermal and chemical resistance. Nanofillers can be used to improve the properties of epoxy coatings. Meanwhile, graphene and MXene have received much attention due to their unique properties. In this review, the synthesis of graphene and MXene is investigated, and the use of these two nanoparticles in epoxy coatings is also investigated.

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Volume 14, Issue 4
December 2024
Pages 329-349

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