Corrosion mitigation of metals and alloys via superhydrophobic coatings with plasma surface and heat treatment processes

• Published in: Engineering failure analysis Vol. 139; p. 106437
• Main Authors: Subeshan, Balakrishnan, Asmatulu, Ramazan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2022
• Subjects: Aluminum Alloy; Corrosion Prevention; Superhydrophobic Coating; Surface Treatments; Corrosion Prevention; Aluminum Alloy; Superhydrophobic Coating; Surface Treatments

•The superior solution for corrosion mitigation is the fabrication of plasma surface and heat-treated superhydrophobic coated Aluminum alloy.•Plasma surface and heat treatment were performed for the physical modification.•Low surface energy coatings were applied for the chemical modification.•Alumin...