Beeswax/halloysite microparticles embedded within a geopolymeric layer for the protective coating of steel
- Authors: Maria Calvino M.; Lisuzzo L.; Cavallaro G.; Lazzara G.; Pipitone C.; Giannici F.
- Publication year: 2023
- Type: Articolo in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/572849
Abstract
A halloysite-based geopolymer filled with microwax particles was designed as a protective layer on steel substrates. Beeswax microparticles were obtained from the clay stabilized Pickering emulsions and they were homogeneously dispersed within the geopolymeric network, thus improving the coating physico-chemical properties. Specifically, this treatment changed the steel's wettability by increasing its hydrophobicity. Moreover, XRF analysis was conducted in order to have details on the chemical compositions.