Research Article

Effect of Nanoalumina on the Electrochemical and Mechanical Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane Composite Coatings

Table 1

AFM Surface roughness values (nm) measured for coatings exposed to salt spray, humidity, and UV weathering.

TestNeat WPUDWPUD + 0.1% NanoaluminaWPUD + 1.0% Nanoalumina

Salt spray128.66 nm18.64 nm47.72 nm
Humidity132.71 nm6.79 nm17.93 nm
UV weathering20.54 nm10.70 nm13.94 nm