College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 17:51:45
Major
Corrosion Engineering
Honors Course
4250:497
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
The project performed utilizes methacrylated cardanol (MACO) and a linseed oil resin to test how different weight percentages of MACO affect coating performance. MACO is synthesized from a phenolic lipid extracted from cashew nut shells, which are a cashew industry waste product. Not only does it utilize a waste product, but being a bio-based reactive diluent means it can replace the use of volatile organic solvents that are harmful to both humans and the environment. Weight percentage samples of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% were used. Coatings were applied using a 6-mil drawn down bar, with samples being prepared for two different tests. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and salt spray testing were utilized to determine which percentages performed the best. Based on the test results and ease of application, the 20 wt% samples performed the best out of all the samples.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Qixin Zhou
First Reader
Kuan-Chen Huang
Second Reader
Dr. Rajeev Gupta
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Hongbo Cong
Recommended Citation
James, Ryder, "Solvent-Free Coating Using MACO Bio-Based Reactive Diluent" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1078.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1078
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Other Engineering Commons, Other Materials Science and Engineering Commons, Polymer and Organic Materials Commons