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Characterization of As-Synthesized PANI/CeO2 Nanocomposite Films for Enhanced Anti-corrosion Applications

Version 1 : Received: 15 February 2024 / Approved: 16 February 2024 / Online: 16 February 2024 (11:07:27 CET)

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Alsaad, A.M.; Al-Hmoud, M.; Rababah, T.M.; Marashdeh, M.W.; Aljaafreh, M.J.; Abu Alrub, S.; Binzowaimil, A.; Telfah, A. Synthesized PANI/CeO2 Nanocomposite Films for Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Performance. Nanomaterials 2024, 14, 526. Alsaad, A.M.; Al-Hmoud, M.; Rababah, T.M.; Marashdeh, M.W.; Aljaafreh, M.J.; Abu Alrub, S.; Binzowaimil, A.; Telfah, A. Synthesized PANI/CeO2 Nanocomposite Films for Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Performance. Nanomaterials 2024, 14, 526.

Abstract

This study introduces a novel nanocomposite coating composed of PANI/CeO2 nanocomposite films, aimed at addressing corrosion protection needs. Analysis through FTIR spectra and XRD patterns confirms the successful formation of the nanocomposite films. Notably, the PANI/CeO2 nanocomposite films exhibit a hydrophilic nature. The bandgap energy of the PANI composite film measures at 3.74 eV, while the introduction of CeO2 NPs into the PANI matrix reduces the bandgap energy to 3.67 eV. Furthermore, the electrical conductivity of the PANI composite film is observed to be 0.40 S.cm-1, with the incorporation of CeO2 NPs leading to an increase in electrical conductivity to 1.07 S.cm-1. To evaluate its efficacy, electrochemical measurements were conducted to assess the corrosion protection performance. Results indicate a high protection efficiency of 92.25% for the PANI/CeO2 nanocomposite film.

Keywords

corrosion protection; protonated polyaniline (PANI); cerium dioxide (CeO2); optical bandgap energy; electrical conductivity

Subject

Chemistry and Materials Science, Materials Science and Technology

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