Long-Term Durability of Robust Super-Hydrophobic Co-Ni-Based Coatings Produced by Electrochemical Deposition

The long-term durability for two kinds of Co-Ni-based robust coatings, the Co-Ni super-hydrophobic (Co-Ni SHPB) coating and Co-Ni/WC super-hydrophobic (Co-Ni/WC SHPB) coating, was analyzed through an immersion test in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. The evolution of their surface properties was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, energy-dispersive spectrometry (EDS), a wettability measurement and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS), and the evolution of anti-corrosion mechanisms was evaluated with electrochemical measurements. The results show that as-prepared two kinds of robust coatings display a good long-term durability, with the Co-Ni SHPB coating and Co-Ni/WC SHPB coating losing their super-hydrophobicity after being immersed for more than 10 days. Additionally, both kinds of coatings present efficient corrosion protection even after long-term immersion.

Automated summary

The long-term durability and anti-corrosion properties of two types of Co-Ni-based robust coatings were analyzed through an immersion test. The results show that both coatings exhibit good long-term durability and efficient corrosion protection even after immersion.