Abstract
AbstractThis study evaluated the self‐healing characteristics of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in epoxy polyamide paint systems applied using brush application. The SAP underwent preliminary characterization to determine its primary properties and was then incorporated into the epoxy primer at different percentages. The epoxy‐SAP coating systems then underwent various tests to evaluate their self‐healing capability. Excellent adhesion is obtained with the coating system composed of initial epoxy primer, epoxy‐SAP layer, final epoxy primer, and an epoxy enamel topcoat. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) reveals that the addition of SAP increased the charge transfer resistance and pore resistance and decreased the double layer capacitance of the coating system in a span of 5 h, confirming the self‐healing of the coating. Maximum corrosion protection for 5 h is obtained between 15 to 20 wt% SAP. Lastly, it is determined through long‐term immersion tests that the addition of SAP in the coating significantly decreases the rust formation; however, the coating starts to peel off due to the swelling of SAP after 2–3 days.
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