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Microencapsulation Technology for Corrosion Mitigation by Smart CoatingsA multifunctional, smart coating for the autonomous control of corrosion is being developed based on micro-encapsulation technology. Corrosion indicators as well as corrosion inhibitors have been incorporated into microcapsules, blended into several paint systems, and tested for corrosion detection and protection effectiveness. This paper summarizes the development, optimization, and testing of microcapsules specifically designed to be incorporated into a smart coating that will deliver corrosion inhibitors to mitigate corrosion autonomously. Key words: smart coating, corrosion inhibition, microencapsulation, microcapsule, pH sensitive microcapsule, corrosion inhibitor, corrosion protection pain
Document ID
20110014497
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Buhrow, Jerry
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Li, Wenyan
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Jolley, Scott
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Calle, Luz M.
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
July 31, 2011
Subject Category
Metals And Metallic Materials
Report/Patent Number
KSC-2011-170
Meeting Information
Meeting: DoD Corrosion Conference 2011
Location: La Quinta, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 31, 2011
End Date: August 5, 2011
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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