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Minimizing Corrosion Of Outdoor Metalworks Using Dispersed Chemically Stabilized Nanoclays In Polyvinylidene Fluoride Latex Coatings, Natasja Alexandria Swartz, Capri A. Price, Tami Lasseter Clare

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

Nanoclays are small enough to appear optically transparent, yet they have large surface-to-volume and high aspect ratios that can significantly inhibit water diffusion when incorporated into protective coatings. Clear coatings, which minimally affect the aesthetics of metalworks, are commonly applied to outdoor metalworks, such as sculptures, to prevent and slow corrosion. In recent years, waterborne clear coatings, rather than solvent-based clear coatings, are increasingly used in many applications to reduce the quantity of volatile organic components in the formulation, yet the performance of dry films produced from waterborne colloidal suspensions is generally poorer. In this work, we aim to improve …