This article is a contribution to the development of the smart, self-healing solutions in the context of corrosion protection of metallic materials based on nanotechnology. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles were successfully synthesized and loaded with two different corrosion inhibitors, 1-hydroxybenzotriazole and 8hydroxyquinoline. Loaded particles were embedded in different concentrations in waterborne epoxy coating, and as such applied to low carbon steel substrates. A continuous immersion test in 3.5% NaCl solution, humidity chamber exposure, and salt spray exposure were performed. Successful synthesis of silica nanoparticles has been demonstrated using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy characterization techniques. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to confirm the loading of inhibitors, while the quantity of loaded inhibitors was determined by thermogravimetric method. Anticorrosive performance of intact composite coatings was determined using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and open-circuit potential measurements. Adhesive properties were determined using the pull-off test (ISO 4624). Significant improvement in corrosion protection performance has been demonstrated for coatings containing inhibitor-loaded nanoparticles.

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In today's manufacturing, the emulsions for cooling and lubricating are an extremely important and necessary factor for the performance of machining processes. Depending on their composition, properties and production, emulsions in metal cutting operations have various technology functions such as lubricating the surfaces of the tools, facilitating the process of deformation of the cut layer, improving the quality of machined surface as well as cooling the tool and workpiece by removing the part of the heat created by deformation and friction. Corrosion protection of workpieces and tools during and after treatment is also one of the important functions of technological emulsions for cooling and lubricating. In this paper the effects of different concentrations of three emulsions on the corrosion rate of steel workpieces is reported. The results indicate that a higher concentration of emulsion does not provide better protection against corrosion.

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