Micro-encapsulated corrosion inhibitors (Inhibispheres) as a green alternative to chromate for corrosion protection in aerospace: Study of Inhibispheres in model sol-gel coatings - (PPT)

摘要

Strategic importance to the industry (aircraft manufacturers + airlines): This project fits EADS IW approaches on the assessment of new environmentally friendly protection concepts and, in particular, hybrid organic-inorganic sol-gel systems. 1. The need to be compliant with new environmental regulation→ find suitable replacement for Hexavalent Chromium, which provides the bulk of corrosion protection, but it's also toxic, carcinogenic and therefore regulated in use and disposal, while preserving the required characteristics and performance for the protective coatings 2. The will to reduce cycles and costs of production and maintenance of aerostructures → out of bath, multifunctional coatings?