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Area of Science:

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  • Corrosion Science
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Long-term failure of organic coatings is linked to ionic transport channels.
  • These channels may develop from localized water uptake in hydrophilic regions.
  • Understanding water absorption is crucial for coating durability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate water uptake in industrial epoxy-phenolic can coatings.
  • Assess moisture sorption and polymer-water interactions after immersion and drying.
  • Correlate morphological changes to localized water absorption.

Main Methods:

  • Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for moisture sorption and polymer-water interactions.
  • Atomic force microscopy with infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) for nanoscale morphological changes.
  • Immersion in deionized water followed by drying cycles.

Main Results:

  • Pre-soaked coatings absorb more water in humid environments.
  • Increased hydrogen-bonding observed between polymer and water in pre-soaked films.
  • Nanoscale softened regions develop upon soaking, enhancing water absorption.

Conclusions:

  • Localized water uptake significantly influences coating performance.
  • Soaking-induced morphological changes create preferential sites for moisture absorption.
  • Findings provide insights into the failure mechanisms of protective organic coatings.