Linseed oil derived terpolymer/silica nanocomposite materials for anticorrosive coatings

Formulation of sustainable resource-based organic-inorganic hybrid protective coatings have been achieved using Linseed oil-based silica hybrid with terpolymer (TP) as basic skeletal matrix. The fabrication of TP system was performed by using systematic one pot multi-facile steps (diol fatty amide-linseed oil-based polyester amide TP) synthesis route. The conversion of ester amide functional ends of TP to urethane was initiated to enhance adhesiveness, impermeability, and corrosion resistivity of the processed hybrid material. FT-IR and NMR (H-1, C-13, and Si-29) studies help in verifying the chemical structure and progress of the reaction. The formulation of smooth corrosion resistive coating was further analyzed by transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscope, and electrochemical corrosion studies. The in-situ tethering and homogeneous dispersion of inorganic moiety in nanoregime throughout the TP system further enhances the stability, wettability, and corrosion protection ability of the nanohybrid vegetable oil-based coating under corrosive environment. High phase angle value at higher frequency end indicates the stability of the coating system. Such coating systems composed of sustainable resource with improved mechanical, thermal, and corrosion protective properties have great potential in future applications.