Nanocomposite coatings based on adding inorganic nanofillers in polymer matrix are a new
class of corrosion protection methods which show superior corrosion resistance and …

Marine fouling is a worldwide challenge with huge damages on industrial structures, side
effects on economics of industries, and environmental and safety-related hazards. Different …

Coatings for corrosion protection of metallic substrates such as steel, iron, magnesium, and
aluminium, and their alloys have attracted tremendous interest in the offshore industry …

Epoxy-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) nanocomposite coatings loaded with different
concentrations (ranged from 2 to 8%(w/w)) of ZnO nanoparticles have been successfully …

Hybrid polymeric based nanocomposite coating systems (NCs) were fabricated by solution
intercalation method with the use of epoxy (E) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as the host …

Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is a crucial issue for industry and infrastructure.
Biofilms are known to form on different kinds of surfaces such as metal, concrete, and …

We investigated the surface modification of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) with 3-
aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES). The ZnO-NPs were synthesized by the physical …

The main objective of this review is to discuss the recent research on polymer-based surface
coatings contributing to the protection against marine biofouling based on the knowledge …

Titanium dioxide is well known for its photocatalytic properties and low toxicity, meanwhile,
silicone dioxide exhibits hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties and thermal stability. The …

Nanosized ZnO modified by 2-aminoethyl-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APS) was
prepared using the precipitation method. Modified nano ZnO by silane (ZnO-APS) was …