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The hybridized matrix membrane developed in the study presents a unique design strategy for highly hydrophobic coatings showing great long-term corrosion resistance.
Addressing the Corrosion Problem of Magnesium Alloy
Thanks to their low weight, high specific strength, and recyclability, magnesium (Mg) alloys are employed across many industries, including the automotive and aeronautical sectors and electronic equipment.
Despite this, magnesium alloys can easily suffer from corrosion in aqueous conditions because of their strong chemical activity, restricting their widespread applicability.
Multifarious techniques, including electrodeposition, ionic implants, and surface coatings, have been used to improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys.
Surface coatings, particularly organic surface coatings, offer great corrosion resistance with the advantages of being facile and inexpensive.
PDMS Coatings for Better Corrosion Resistance
Compared to traditional organic coatings, PDMS is a unique polymeric material having low surface energy, high chain flexibility, superior thermal oxidation resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance thanks to the robust silicon-oxygen-silicon backbones.
PDMS is extensively used in flexible electronic devices and microfluidics. Moreover, due to its strong water-repellent nature, PDMS is a preferred material for corrosion resistant coatings.
While PDMS polymer coatings exhibit strong corrosion resistance and barrier function, their protective powers become weaker when they absorb water after extended contact with a corrosive medium.
Meanwhile, doping or hybridization can lead to the formation of microcracks and microspores in organic coatings, which ultimately causes poor corrosion resistance durability.
Read more: Providing Superior, Extended Corrosion Protection