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Failure of components made from ASTM A36 mild steel, due to corrosion and biofouling, has been a global menace in recent times. This study aims at evaluating the biofouling—corrosion properties of mild steel by developing a protective thin film of Zn-ZnO composite to protect it. Two plates (40 × 20 × 2) mm3, of commercially obtained steel samples, were prepared in order using sulphate electrolyte for perfect homogenization at a stirring rate of 250 rpm, pH of 4.5, with a current density of 2 A/cm3. The developed composites were characterised using the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) for structural evolution. Their electrochemical degradation behaviour of the composite coating was studied using coastal seawater from the Atlantic Ocean using the potentiodynamic polarization method. From the results, the resilient coherent structure of the Zn-ZnO composite provides uniform crystal grain particulates, which are stable and defect-free. The corrosion—biofouling progression shows a pitting-free surface and less corrosion rate of 3.21 mm/years. No doubt, the coating is predominantly stable and could be applied for biofouling and corrosion application.
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Our genuine appreciation goes to Covenant University, which has provided the financial support required for this study to come to a reality. Also, we appreciate the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, and Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, for providing the equipment used for the study.
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Abioye, O.P., Fayomi, O.S.I. & Loto, C.A. Electrochemical Study of Co-Deposited Zn-ZnO on ASTM A36 Mild Steel for Marine Application. J Bio Tribo Corros 6, 74 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-020-00371-w
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