Research Article

The Addition of Graphene to Polymer Coatings for Improved Weathering

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AFM images showing surface morphology changes of polyurethane coating with/without graphene after UV exposure and salt spray tests: (a) AFM image of polyurethane coatings after 4 days of UV exposure and salt spray tests. (b) AFM image of polyurethane coatings with 2% of graphene after 4 days of UV exposure and salt spray tests. (c) AFM image of polyurethane coatings after 12 days of UV exposure and salt spray tests. (d) AFM image of polyurethane coatings with 2% of graphene after 12 days of UV exposure and salt spray tests.
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