<br/>Stainless steel 316L, used in marine and aerospace, is a low carbon steel that is susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion of the metal can lead to structural failures and an increase in repair and replacement costs. In order to decrease the corrosion on SS316L a polymer coating can be used. The polymer coating will be synthesized through the use of a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on the surface of the metal and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The polymer coating will increase corrosion resistance by providing a strong barrier to protect the surface of the metal from environmental factors. Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry were utilized to analyze the binding and presence of the polymer coating. Cyclic voltammetry will be used to measure the ability of the polymer coating to inhibit corrosion. <br/>

Surface initiated ATRP on SS316L for corrosion reduction

255th National Meeting (2018)

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