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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper was to prepare a ternary hierarchical rough particle to accelerate the anti-corrosive design for coastal concrete infrastructures.
Design/methodology/approach
A kind of micro-nano hydrophobic ternary microparticles was fabricated from SiO2/halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and recycled concrete powders (RCPs), which was then mixed with sodium silicate and silane to form an inorganic slurry. The slurry was further sprayed on the concrete surface to construct a superhydrophobic coating (SHC). Transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy mappings demonstrate that the nano-sized SiO2 has been grafted on the sub-micron HNTs and then further adhered to the surface of micro-sized RCP, forming a kind of superhydrophobic particles (SiO2/HNTs@RCP) featured of abundant micro-nano hierarchical structures.
Findings
The SHC surface presents excellent superhydrophobicity with the water contact angle >156°. Electrochemical tests indicate that the corrosion rate of mild steel rebar in coated concrete reduces three-order magnitudes relative to the uncoated one in 3.5% NaCl solution. Water uptake and chloride ion (Cl-) diffusion tests show that the SHC exhibits high H2O and Cl- ions barrier properties thanks to the pore-sealing and water-repellence properties of SiO2/HNTs@RCP particles. Furthermore, the SHC possesses considerable mechanical durability and outstanding self-cleaning ability.
Originality/value
SHC inhibits water uptake, Cl- diffusion and rebar corrosion of concrete, which will promote the sustainable application of concrete waste in anti-corrosive concrete projects.
期刊介绍:
Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials publishes a broad coverage of the materials and techniques employed in corrosion prevention. Coverage is essentially of a practical nature and designed to be of material benefit to those working in the field. Proven applications are covered together with company news and new product information. Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials now also includes research articles that reflect the most interesting and strategically important research and development activities from around the world.
Every year, industry pays a massive and rising cost for its corrosion problems. Research and development into new materials, processes and initiatives to combat this loss is increasing, and new findings are constantly coming to light which can help to beat corrosion problems throughout industry. This journal uniquely focuses on these exciting developments to make essential reading for anyone aiming to regain profits lost through corrosion difficulties.
• New methods, materials and software
• New developments in research and industry
• Stainless steels
• Protection of structural steelwork
• Industry update, conference news, dates and events
• Environmental issues
• Health & safety, including EC regulations
• Corrosion monitoring and plant health assessment
• The latest equipment and processes
• Corrosion cost and corrosion risk management.