Studies on graphene oxide modified corn oil‐based polyester‐urea nanocomposite coating for anticorrosive application

Abstract

Polyester‐urea coatings were synthesized from corn oil with the help of a series of reactions in three different compositions by varying the amount of urea. Out of all the synthesized compositions, the best composition was optimized based on various parameters. The optimized composition was used as a matrix and graphene oxide (GO) was incorporated in three ratios, for the formulation of corn oil‐based CPEUr@GO nanocomposites. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to confirm all the reactions. The physico‐mechanical properties of CPEUr2 coating were found to be the best among all the compositions. Therefore, CPEUr2 was selected as a matrix for the inclusion of GO nanosheets to prepare CPEUr2@GO nanocomposites. Thermogravimetric analysis results showed that incorporation of GO enhanced the thermal stability of CPEUr2 up to 325°C. The anticorrosive studies revealed the high impedance value of 6.5 × 105 Ω.cm2 in case of CPEUr2@GO0.5. Furthermore, it can be concluded that the inclusion of 0.5 wt% GO proved to be the optimized amount to produce sustainable CPEUr2 coatings with good performance. These CPEUr@GO nanocomposite coatings can be used for various protective purposes owing to their excellent physico‐mechanical thermal as well as anticorrosive performance.Highlights Corn oil‐based polyester‐urea, CPEUr, coatings were synthesized in three different compositions. The best composition was used as a matrix for the formulation of CPEUr@GO nanocomposites. Graphene oxide of 0.5 wt% was found to be the optimum quantity required to modify CPEUr matrix. Thermal stability, mechanical durability as well as corrosion resistance performances were enhanced. The environment friendly approach is suitable for the development of corrosion protective coatings.