Abstract A hybrid‐based coating is proposed for its performance against accelerated corrosion of steel bars used concrete reinforcement. The innovative, hybrid nano‐modified character the applied during steel's welding process (at around 400°C) ensuring durability and adhesion to while energy saving a necessary feature. With intention comparing product sustainability, both water‐based organic s...

Although it is well known that any material degrades faster when exposed to an aggressive environment as well as that "aggressive" cannot be univocally defined as depending also on the chemical-physical characteristics of material, few researches on the identification of the most significant parameters influencing the corrosion of metallic object are available.A series of ancient coins, coming ...

Corrosion prevention in biomaterials has become crucial particularly to overcome inflammation and allergic reactions caused by the biomaterials' implants towards the human body. When these metal implants contacted with fluidic environments such as bloodstream and tissue of the body, most of them became mutually highly antagonistic and subsequently promotes corrosion. Biocompatible implants are ...

The aluminum concentration and Ryznar Index increased and the pH decreased in a small Appalachian water supply reservoir following acid precipitation runoff episodes. Concomitant increases in tapwater aluminum and decreases in tapwater pH were also observed at two homes in the water distribution system. Lead concentrations in the tapwater of one home frequently exceeded recommended levels, alth...

The electrochemical and corrosion behaviour of Al-6061, Al-4.5%Cu and Al-7.5%Cu alloys were studied in 0.50 M KSCN solution at 25 C. Open-circuit potential, Tafel polarization and ICP-AES measurements were used to study the uniform corrosion process on the surfaces of the tested alloys. Cyclic polarization measurements were employed for pitting corrosion studies. Obtained results were compared ...

Proteins can adsorb on the surface of artificial joints immediately after being implanted. Although research studying protein adsorption on medical material surfaces has been carried out, the mechanism of the proteins' adsorption which affects the corrosion behaviour of such materials still lacks in situ observation at the micro level. The adsorption of bovine serum albumin (BSA) on CoCrMo allo...

This paper approaches the non-destructive analysis of corrosion damage by testing and evaluating several image segmentation schemes for the detection of decay areas. The application test bed for algorithmic evaluation considers stonework surfaces for corrosion damage. Each of the detection approaches handles in a different way the background inhomogeneities. A semi-automated framework for valid...

he benefits of phosphate pretreatT ments for improving the resistance of ferrous and nonferrous metals to the onset and spread of corrosion is well known.'.2 Increased stress on quality of finishes, the need for process versatility, and stringency of specifications have led to modifications of conventional phosphating formulations and have prompted the need-based development of new baths. The i...

Occupational and environmental exposure to Co and Cr has been previously linked to a wide array of inflammatory and degenerative conditions and cancer. Recently, significant health concerns have been raised by the high levels of Cr and Co ions and corrosion products released by biomedical implants. Herein, we set to analyze the biological responses associated with Co and Cr toxicity. Histologic...