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Developing high performance nanocomposite coatings for domestic appliances (2021–2025)

Abstract:
Insufficient robustness and durability of the polymeric coatings on precoated metal sheets has resulted in unacceptably high product defects and reject rates. This project aims to develop novel and high performance nanocomposite multilayer coatings through the systematic optimisation of epoxy and polyester/ graphene and nanoclay systems. These complex coatings are expected to have considerably improved toughness, hardness and interfacial adhesion, thus enhancing formability and wear resistance of precoated metal sheets. Successful outcomes from this study will not only solve a long-standing problem in the manufacturing of precoated metals, but generate breakthrough technologies for next-generation nanocomposite coatings.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Darren Martin

    Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Lisbeth Grondahl

    Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science

  • Dr Mingyuan Lu

    Senior Lecturer
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Dr Michael Heitzmann

    Associate Professor
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Dr Byron Villacorta

    Honorary Fellow
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council