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Investigation of galvanic corrosion between AISI 1018 carbon steel and CFRPs modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes

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In this article, we investigate the effect of modified carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites when galvanically coupled with AISI 1018 carbon steel. Two different resins were used to manufacture the CFRPs: neat epoxy resin, and epoxy resin modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The specimens of composite (the cathode of the galvanic cell) and metal (the anode of the galvanic cell) were paired and immersed in electrolyte (NaCl solution, 2 % by weight) at 40 °C, to simulate a corrosive environment and accelerate the electrochemical reaction. Results of corrosion rate (CR) and mass loss rate (MR) were obtained, and the electrical resistances of the CFRPs were also measured. This new study shows that the MWCNTs do not have a statistically significant impact on the corrosion and mass loss rate results, and that both types of CFRP composites have statistically the same electrical resistance. Therefore, common methods used in the engineering practice in conventional hybrid CFRP/steel joints and repairs may be sufficient to delay galvanic corrosion, as there is no increased liability.

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This article is based upon the research supported by the National Science Foundation to V. La Saponara, through CAREER Grant CMMI-0642814. Partial support from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Davis to L. Cheng is also appreciated. The authors thank Mr. Robert Ireland, for his valuable discussion on the electrochemical corrosion tests, and Mr. Henry Calanchini and Dr. Kenneth J. Loh of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Davis, for their assistance with the equipment/supplies and the space allowed to be used during the electrochemical corrosion tests.

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    Luciana Arronche & Valeria La Saponara

  2. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA

    Kanielle Gordon, Donghyeon Ryu & Lijuan Cheng

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Arronche, L., Gordon, K., Ryu, D. et al. Investigation of galvanic corrosion between AISI 1018 carbon steel and CFRPs modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes. J Mater Sci 48, 1315–1323 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-012-6876-2

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