Corrosion Performance of Composite Galvanic Coatings with Variable Concentration of Polymeric Nanoaggregates and/or Cr(III) Conversion Layers

This paper reports on the corrosion performance of composite zinc layers (~ 8µm) on a steel substrate, considering the influence of nano-aggregates and Cr(III) conversion layers, compared to control (only Zn layers) conditions. The main factors, influencing the corrosion performance of Zn in this study are: a) the effect of two concentrations of...

Electrochemical Performance of Low-Carbon Steel in Alkaline Model Solutions Containing Hybrid Aggregates

This work reports on the electrochemical performance of low-carbon steel electrodes in model alkaline solutions in the presence of 4.9.10-4 g/l hybrid aggregates i.e. cement extract, containing PDADMAC (poly (diallyl, dimethyl ammonium chloride) / PAA (Poly (acrylic acid)/ PDADMAC over a CaO core. The main objective was to determine if the...

Electrochemical and Microstructural Studies in Reinforced Mortar, Modified with Core-Shell Micelles

This work reports on monitoring chloride-induced corrosion in reinforced mortar specimens, with and without addition of polymeric nano-aggregates in the mortar mixture. The investigation is a novel approach to control steel corrosion in reinforced concrete, hereby reporting the preliminary results, related to one of the main objectives: studying...

Hybrid Composite Aggregates for Superior Corrosion Performance of Low-Carbon Steel in Model Solutions

The Impact of Core-Shell Micelles on Steel Properties and Microstructural Characteristics in Reinforced Mortar after Corrosion and Cathodic Prevention

Zinc Composite Layers, Incorporating Polymeric Nano-aggregates: Surface Analysis and Electrochemical Behavior

This study reports on a comparative investigation of the corrosion behavior of zinc (Zn) and nano-composite zinc (ZnC) galvanic layers in 5% NaCl solution. The metallic matrix of the ZnC layers incorporates nano-sized, stabilized polymeric aggregates, formed from the amphiphilic tri-block co-polymer: poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) - poly ...

Composition and Morphology of Product Layers in the Steel/Cement Paste Interface in Conditions of Corrosion and Cathodic Protection in Reinforced Concrete

The present study explores the formation of corrosion products on the steel surface in reinforced concrete in conditions of corrosion and subsequent transformation of these layers in conditions of cathodic protection (CP). Of particular interest was to investigate if the introduced pulse CP (as cost- effective alternative of CP) will lead to...

Application of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy in the Evaluation of Corrosion and Cathodic Protection in Reinforced Concrete

The electrochemical behavior of steel reinforcement in conditions of corrosion and cathodic protection (CP) was studied, using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and compared to reference (non-corroding) conditions. Polarization resistance (PR) method and potentio-dynamic polarization (PDP) were employed as well, in addition to AC 2...

Electrochemical Behavior, Microstructural Analysis, and Morphological Observations in Reinforced Mortar Subjected to Chloride Ingress

The behavior of steel reinforcement was studied using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and polarization resistance (PR) techniques in conditions of chloride-induced corrosion in ordinary Portland cement-mortar specimens immersed in 7% NaCl for a test period of 120 days and compared to specimens immersed in demineralized water for the...

Conventional and Pulse Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete: Electrochemical Approach and Microstructural Investigations

An improved cathodic protection (CP), based on pulse regime was investigated in reinforced concrete, compared to conventional CP. Both regimes used CP current in the range of 2 to15 mA/m2. A voltage-to-current converter maintained the pulse current, the latter adjusted with duty cycle of 12% to 50 % and frequency of 500 Hz to 1 kHz. The...

Conventional and Pulse Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete: Electrochemical Approach and Microstructural Investigations