Abstract
Biodiesel commonly experiences oxidative and hydrolytic degradations, leading to problems of low storage stability and corrosion of fuel containers. The present study investigates the fabrication and use of electroless-deposited nickel alloys, containing phosphorus and tungsten, as potential coating materials that effectively protect steel-based biodiesel containers from corrosion. Through long-term static immersion and high-temperature oxidation tests, coupled with surface analyses of the coatings and assessments of the biodiesel’s acidity and storage stability, it is determined that a nickel coating with 15 wt% of phosphorus is favorably compatible with biodiesel, both in terms of corrosion protection and fuel stability.
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The authors acknowledge the support (contract P-00-30268) from the Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand.
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Sukkasi, S., Sahapatsombut, U., Sukjamsri, C. et al. Electroless Ni-based coatings for biodiesel containers. J Coat Technol Res 8, 141–147 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-010-9286-x
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