Al₂O₃ and CuO nano particulate-based paints for marine applications

Abstract The present study focuses on the Preparation of Aluminum Oxide, and Copper oxide antifouling coatings to prevent or reduce corrosion fouling in ships marine vehicles. Al 2 O 3 CuO nanoparticles were prepared using ball milling process. nano paints these as pigment linseed alkyd resin a binder. Mild-steel specimens coated with paint immersed seawater for 120 days properties studied Scanning electron microscopy, SEM—EDAX, X-ray Diffraction, Fourier transform-infra red spectroscopy. It found an improvement anti-fouling exhibited by mild steel plates also when compared bare paint. Contact angle measurement showed marked increase base which indicates its hydrophobic nature.