Facile design of PTFE-kaolin-based ternary nanocomposite as a hydrophobic and high corrosion-barrier coating

Abstract

Abstract Superhydrophobic nanostructured coatings are a promising technology in construction engineering. This study developed a hydrophobic film through a simple mixing method, utilizing kaolin and polytetrafluoroethylene as additive particles, 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoro-decyl triethoxysilane as a modifier, and epoxide resin and polyamide curing agent as adhesives. By controlling variables, it was determined that the C1P0.2EP coating immersed in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution for 1, 3, and 7 days exhibited the maximum impedance radii of 47,373, 20,334, and 1,982 Ω·cm2, respectively. It also demonstrated the highest Bode modulus values, the largest E corr, and the smallest I corr. Furthermore, after 300 h in a salt spray chamber with a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, the C1P0.2EP coating showed no rust spots or bubbles, demonstrating its excellent corrosion resistance. Moreover, wear resistance tests and self-cleaning experiments were conducted on the C1P0.2EP coating. The results showed that after 100 friction cycles, the surface exhibited no visible scratches, and the contact angle of the coating decreased by only 4°. Additionally, neither soil particles nor dirty water adhered to the coating, indicating that the C1P0.2EP hydrophobic coating possesses not only excellent corrosion resistance but also superior wear resistance and self-cleaning capabilities.