Modification of nano-hybrid silicon acrylic resin with anticorrosion and hydrophobic properties

Silicone-acrylic resin (SAR) was prepared from acrylic monomers and silicone prepolymer by the free radical solution polymerization , and then mixed TiO 2 and SiO 2 nanoparticles modified by KH570 were added to prepare nanocomposite coating . Thermogravimetric analysis and contact angle measurements showed that the acrylic resin modified by silicone prepolymer exhibited an improved thermostability and a better hydrophobicity compared with the unmodified sample. The adding of nanoparticles further increased the hydrophobicity. The contact angle of modified silicone-acrylic resin with mixed TiO 2 and SiO 2 nanoparticles of 3 wt% is the highest, 108.4°. The UV resistance and weather resistance of the modified silicone-acrylic resin are significantly improved. It was also found through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy that the corrosion resistance was significantly improved by the addition of mixed TiO 2 and SiO 2 nanoparticles. Modified silicone-acrylic resin with mixed TiO 2 and SiO 2 nanoparticles of 3 wt% and 5 wt% coating system maintains an excellent anticorrosion performance (coating resistance R c of more than 10 9  Ω cm 2 ) even at 3.5% NaCl electrolyte medium till to 1800 h.