@article { ISI:000228625600003, title = {Corrosion protective poly(o-toluldine) coatings on copper}, journal = {Corrosion Science}, volume = {47}, number = {6}, year = {2005}, month = {JUN}, pages = {1352-1369}, publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD}, type = {Article}, address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

This study examines the use of poly(o-toulidine) (POT) coatings for corrosion protection of copper (Cu) in an aqueous solution of 3\% NaCl. The POT coatings were synthesized on Cu substrates under cyclic voltammetric conditions from an aqueous solution of sodium oxalate. The resulting, POT coatings were uniform, shiny and strongly adherent to the Cu substrates. These coatings were characterized by cyclic voltammetry (CV), UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The ability of POT to serve as a corrosion protective coating for Cu was examined by potentiodynamic polarization measurements and CV. The results of this study clearly reveal that the POT acts as corrosion protective coating on Cu and reduces the corrosion rate of Cu almost by a factor of 40. (c) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {Conducting polymer coatings, Copper, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltammetry, poly(o-toluidine) coatings}, issn = {0010-938X}, doi = {10.1016/j.corsci.2004.07.041}, author = {Shinde, V. and Sainkar, S. R. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000227823500012, title = {Electrochemical synthesis and corrosion protection properties of poly(o-toluidine) coatings on low carbon steel}, journal = {Journal of Applied Polymer Science}, volume = {96}, number = {3}, year = {2005}, month = {MAY}, pages = {685-695}, publisher = {JOHN WILEY \& SONS INC}, type = {Article}, address = {111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 USA}, abstract = {

Uniform and strongly adherent poly(o-toluidine) (POT) coatings have been synthesized on low carbon steel (LCS) substrates by electrochemical polymerization (ECP) of o-toluidine under cyclic voltammetric conditions from an aqueous sodium tartrate solution. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to characterize these coatings, which indicates that the sodium tartrate is a suitable medium for the ECP of o-toluidine and it occurs without noticeable dissolution of LCS. Corrosion protection properties of the POT coatings were evaluated in aqueous 3\% NaCl by the potentiodynamic polarization measurements and CV. The result of the potentiodynamic polarization demonstrates that the POT coating has ability to protect the LCS against corrosion. The corrosion potential was about 334 mV more positive in aqueous 3\% NaCl for the POT-coated LCS than that of bare LCS and reduces the corrosion rate of LCS almost by a factor of 50. (c) 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

}, keywords = {conducting polymers, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltarnmetry, Electrochemical polymerization, FT-IR, Poly(o-toluidine), UV-vis spectroscopy}, issn = {0021-8995}, doi = {10.1002/app.21497}, author = {Shinde, V. and Sainkar, S. R. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000244831800017, title = {Electrochemical polymerization of o-anisidine on low carbon steel from aqueous salicylate solution: corrosion protection study}, journal = {Surface \& Coating Technology}, volume = {201}, number = {6}, year = {2006}, month = {DEC}, pages = {2240-2247}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA}, type = {Article}, address = {PO BOX 564, 1001 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND}, abstract = {

The electrochemical polymerization of o-anisidine was carried out on low carbon steel from an aqueous salicylate medium using cyclic voltammetry. The resulting poly(o-anisidine) coatings were uniform and adherent to the steel substrates. These coatings were characterized by cyclic voltammetry, LTV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction measurements and scanning electron microscopy. The ability of the poly(o-anisidine) coatings to protect low carbon steel in an aqueous 3\% NaCl was evaluated by the potentiodynamic polarization measurements. The potentiodynamic polarization measurement reveals that the poly(o-anisidine) coating increases the corrosion potential and reduces the corrosion rate of low carbon steel almost by a factor of 15. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {Conducting polymer coatings, corrosion protective coatings, cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical polymerization, low carbon steel, poly(o-anisidine) coatings}, issn = {0257-8972}, doi = {10.1016/j.surfcoat.2006.03.028}, author = {Wankhede, M. G. and Gaikwad, A. B. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000243335700022, title = {Electrochemical synthesis of corrosion protective polyaniline coatings on mild steel from aqueous salicylate medium}, journal = {Science and Technology of Advanced Materials}, volume = {7}, number = {7}, year = {2006}, month = {OCT}, pages = {732-744}, publisher = {NATL INST MATERIALS SCIENCE}, type = {Article}, address = {NATL INST MATERIALS SCIENCE, 1-2-1 SENGEN, TSUKUBA-CITY, IBARAKI, 305-0047, JAPAN}, abstract = {

Strongly adherent polyaniline coatings were electrochemically synthesized on mild steel from an aqueous salicylate medium. These coatings were characterized by cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy. The extent of the corrosion protection offered by polyaniline coatings to mild steel was investigated in aqueous 3\% NaCl solution, 0.01 M Na2SO4 Solution and in aqueous solutions of NaCl + Na2SO4 with different concentrations by potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results of these studies reveal that the corrosion resistance of the polyaniline-coated mild steel is significantly higher and the corrosion rate is considerably lower than that of uncoated steel. (c) 2006 Published by NIMS and Elsevier Ltd.

}, keywords = {Conducting polymer coatings, corrosion protective coatings, cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical polymerization, polyaniline coatings mild steel}, issn = {1468-6996}, doi = {10.1016/j.stam.2006.09.014}, author = {Pawar, Pritee and Gaikwad, A. B. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000236648800046, title = {Formation of poly(o-anisidine) coatings on copper from aqueous salicylate solution}, journal = {Surface \& Coatings Technology}, volume = {200}, number = {18-19}, year = {2006}, month = {MAY}, pages = {5557-5565}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA}, type = {Article}, address = {PO BOX 564, 1001 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND}, abstract = {

Poly(o-anisidine) coatings have been electrosynthesized by using cyclic voltammetry on copper from an aqueous salicylate medium. Cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to characterize these coatings, which indicates that the aqueous salicylate solution is a suitable medium for the electrochemical polymerization of o-anisidine on copper substrate. Cyclic voltammetry accompanied by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was used to characterize the surface modifications induced by polarizing the copper substrate in the aqueous salicylate solution (without monomer). It was shown that the polarization of the copper in the aqueous salicylate medium results into the passivation of its surface via the formation of Cu(2)O and/or copper salicylate complex. It was found that the electrochemical polymerization of o-anisidine takes place after the passivation of the copper substrate via fort-nation of Cu(2)O and/or copper salicylate complex and results into the formation of shiny, uniform and strongly adherent poly(o-anisidine). The optical absorption spectroscopy reveals the formation of emraldine salt form of poly(o-anisidine). This study offers an electrochemical polymerization recipe to synthesize strongly adherent poly(o-anisidine) coating on copper from aqueous media for possible use in corrosion protection application. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {conducting polymers, Copper, corrosion protective coatings, cyclic voltammetry, poly(o-anisidine) coatings}, issn = {0257-8972}, doi = {10.1016/j.surfcoat.2005.07.071}, author = {Chaudhari, Sudeshna and Mandale, A. B. and Patil, K. R. and Sainkar, S. R. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000236590300058, title = {Poly(o-toluidine) coatings on copper: electrochemical synthesis from aqueous media}, journal = {Surface \& Coating Technology}, volume = {200}, number = {16-17}, year = {2006}, month = {APR}, pages = {5094-5101}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA}, type = {Article}, address = {PO BOX 564, 1001 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND}, abstract = {

Poly(o-toluidine) (POT) coatings were synthesized on copper (Cu) by electrochemical polymerization of o-toluidine using aqueous sodium oxalate solution as supporting electrolyte. The resulting coatings were uniform, compact and strongly adherent to the Cu substrate. These coatings were characterized by using cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results of these studies reveal that the sodium oxalate is suitable supporting electrolyte for the electrochemical polymerization of o-toluidine on Cu substrate. It is found that the electrochemical polymerization of o-toluidine takes place after the passivation of the Cu substrate via formation of copper oxalate (CuC2O4, H2O) layer, which is confirmed by XRD and XPS. The optical absorption spectroscopy study reveals the exclusive formation of the pernigraniline base (PB) form of POT. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {Conducting polymer coatings, Copper, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltammetry, poly(o-toluidine) coatings}, issn = {0257-8972}, doi = {10.1016/j.surfcoat.2005.05.026}, author = {Shinde, V. and Mandale, A. B. and Patil, K. R. and Gaikwad, A. B. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000242818000001, title = {Synthesis and characterization of corrosion protective poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coatings on copper}, journal = {Applied Surface Science}, volume = {253}, number = {3}, year = {2006}, month = {NOV}, pages = {1037-1045}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, type = {Review}, address = {PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, abstract = {

Poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coatings were synthesized on copper (Cu) by electrochemical polymerization of 2,5-dimethylaniline in aqueous salicylate solution by using cyclic voltammetry. The characterization of these coatings was carried out by cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results of these characterizations indicate that the aqueous salicylate solution is a suitable medium for the electrochemical polymerization of 2,5-dimethylaniline to generate strongly adherent and smooth poly (2,5-dimethylaniline) coatings on Cu substrates. The performance of poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) as protective coating against corrosion of Cu in aqueous 3\% NaCl was assessed by the potentiodynamic polarization technique. The results of the potentiodynamic polarization demonstrate that the poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coating has ability to protect the Cu against corrosion. The corrosion potential was about 0.078 V versus SCE more positive in aqueous 3\% NaCl for the poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coated Cu than that of uncoated Cu and reduces the corrosion rate of Cu almost by a factor of 31. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {5-dimethylaniline) coatings, conducting polymers, Copper, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical polymerization, Poly(2}, issn = {0169-4332}, doi = {10.1016/j.apsusc.2006.02.007}, author = {Shinde, Vandana and Gaikwad, A. B. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000237856400014, title = {Synthesis of corrosion inhibitive poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coatings on low carbon steel}, journal = {Journal of Materials Science}, volume = {41}, number = {10}, year = {2006}, month = {MAY}, pages = {2851-2858}, publisher = {SPRINGER}, type = {Article}, address = {233 SPRING STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA}, abstract = {

An attempt has been made towards the synthesis of strongly adherent poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coatings on low carbon steel substrates, with an objective of examining the possibility of using this polymer for corrosion protection of steel in chloride environment. In this work, the poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coatings were synthesized by electrochemical polymerization of 2,5-dimethylaniline using sodium salicylate as a supporting electrolyte. The characterization of these coatings was carried out by cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The results of these characterizations indicate that the aqueous salicylate solution is a suitable medium for the electrochemical polymerization of 2,5-dimethylaniline to generate strongly adherent and smooth poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coatings on low carbon steel substrates. The performance of poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) as protective coating against corrosion of low carbon steel in aqueous 3\% NaCl was assessed by the open circuit potential and the potentiodynamic polarization measurements. The potentiodynamic polarization measurement reveals that the poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) coating increases the corrosion potential and reduces the corrosion rate of low carbon steel almost by a factor of 50. This study clearly ascertains that the poly(2,5-dimethylaniline) has outstanding capability to protect low carbon steel against corrosion in chloride environment. (c) 2006 Springer Science + Business Media, Inc.

}, issn = {0022-2461}, doi = {10.1007/s10853-006-2375-7}, author = {Shinde, V. and Sainkar, S. R. and Gangal, S. A. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000243725800029, title = {Anticorrosive properties of electrosynthesized poly(o-anisidine) coatings on copper from aqueous salicylate medium}, journal = {Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics}, volume = {40}, number = {2}, year = {2007}, month = {JAN}, pages = {520-533}, publisher = {IOP PUBLISHING LTD}, type = {Article}, address = {DIRAC HOUSE, TEMPLE BACK, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

Poly( o-anisidine) ( POA) coatings were electrosynthesized on copper ( Cu) from an aqueous solution containing o-anisidine and sodium salicylate by using cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic and potentiostatic modes. The extent of corrosion protection offered by these coatings to Cu in aqueous 3\% NaCl solution was evaluated by the open circuit potential measurements, potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies reveal that the POA acts as a protective layer on Cu against corrosion in 3\% NaCl solution. The positive shift in the corrosion potential for the POA-coated Cu indicates the protection of the Cu surface by the POA. The POA coating synthesized by using cyclic voltammtery, galvanostatic and potentiostatic modes reduces the corrosion rate of Cu almost by a factor of 100, 100 and 7, respectively. The cyclic voltammetry was proved to be the better mode to adopt for the synthesis of more compact and strongly adherent POA coatings on Cu. The coatings synthesized by this mode were characterized by cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. It was found that the electrochemical polymerization of o-anisidine on Cu takes place after the passivation of its surface via the formation of Cu2O and/or copper salicylate complex and results in the generation of shiny, uniform and strongly adherent POA coatings. The optical absorption spectroscopy reveals the formation of the emeraldine salt form of POA. The results of this study clearly ascertain that the POA has outstanding potential to protect Cu against corrosion in a chloride environment.

}, issn = {0022-3727}, doi = {10.1088/0022-3727/40/2/028}, author = {Chaudhari, Sudeshna and Sainkar, S. R. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000246978800026, title = {Corrosion protection aspects of electrochemically synthesized poly(o-anisidine-co-o-toluidine) coatings on copper}, journal = {Electrochimica Acta}, volume = {52}, number = {19}, year = {2007}, month = {MAY}, pages = {5958-5967}, publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD}, type = {Article}, address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

The poly(o-anisidine-co-o-toluidine) coatings were synthesized on copper substrates by electrochemical copolymerization of o-anisidine with o-toluidine using sodium salicylate as supporting electrolyte. These coatings were characterized by cyclic voltammetry, UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The formation of the copolymer with the mixture of monomers in the aqueous sodium salicylate solution was ascertained by a critical comparison of the results obtained with the polymerization of the individual monomers, o-anisidine and o-toluidine, respectively. The corrosion protection aspects of poly(o-anisidine-co-o-toluidine) coatings to copper was investigated in aqueous 3\% NaCl solution by potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results of the potentiodynamic polarization measurements and EIS studies showed that the poly(o-anisidine-co-o-toluidine) coatings provided the effective corrosion protection to copper than that of respective homopolymers. The corrosion rate is observed to depend on the feed ratio of o-toluidine used for the synthesis of the copolymer coatings. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {copolymer coatings, Copper, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltammetry, poly(o-anisidine-co-o-toluidine)}, issn = {0013-4686}, doi = {10.1016/j.electacta.2007.03.043}, author = {Pawar, Pritee and Gaikwad, A. B. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000244210600007, title = {Poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings for stainless steel protection}, journal = {Progress In Organic Coatings}, volume = {58}, number = {1}, year = {2007}, month = {JAN}, pages = {54-63}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA}, type = {Article}, address = {PO BOX 564, 1001 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND}, abstract = {

The poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings were electrochemically synthesized on 304-stainless steel by using cyclic voltammetry from an aqueous salicylate medium. Cyclic voltammetry, UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used to characterize these coatings, which indicates that the aqueous salicylate solution is a suitable medium for the electrochemical polymerization of o-ethyaniline on 304-stainless steel. The performance of poly(o-ethylaniline) as protective coating against corrosion of 304-stainless steel in aqueous 3\% NaCl was evaluated by the open circuit potential measurements, potentiodynamic polarization technique, cyclic potentiodynamic polarization measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results of the potentiodynamic polarization and cyclic potentiodynamic polarization demonstrate that the poly(o-ethylaniline) coating provides excellent protection to both localized and general corrosion of 304-stainless steel. The corrosion potential was about 0.190 V more positive in aqueous 3\% NaCl for the poly(o-ethylaniline) coated steel than that of bare steel and reduces the corrosion rate of steel almost by a factor of 20. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {Conducting polymer coatings, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical polymerization, poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings, stainless steel}, issn = {0300-9440}, doi = {10.1016/j.porgcoat.2006.12.001}, author = {Chaudhari, Sudeshna and Sainkar, S. R. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000244765100003, title = {Studies on gas sensing performance of pure and modified barium strontium titanate thick film resistors}, journal = {Bulletin of Materials Science}, volume = {30}, number = {1}, year = {2007}, month = {FEB}, pages = {9-17}, publisher = {INDIAN ACADEMY SCIENCES}, type = {Article}, address = {C V RAMAN AVENUE, SADASHIVANAGAR, P B \#8005, BANGALORE 560 080, INDIA}, abstract = {

Barium strontium titanate ((Ba0.87Sr0.13)TiO3-BST) ceramic powder was prepared by mechanochemical process. The thick films of different thicknesses of BST were prepared by screen-printing technique and gas-sensing performance of these films was tested for various gases. The films showed highest response and selectivity to ammonia gas. The effect of film thickness on gas response was also studied. As prepared BST thick films were surface modified by dipping them into an aqueous solution of titanium chloride (TiCl3) for different intervals of time. Surface modification shifted response to H2S gas suppressing the responses to ammonia and other gases. The surface modification, using dipping process, altered the adsorbate-adsorbent interactions, which gave the unusual sensitivity and selectivity effect. Sensitivity, selectivity, thermal stability, response and recovery time of the sensor were measured and presented.

}, keywords = {(Ba0.87Sr0.13)TiO3 thick films, ammonia gas sensor, II2S gas sensor, selectivity, sensitivity}, issn = {0250-4707}, doi = {10.1007/s12034-007-0003-z}, author = {Jain, G. H. and Patil, L. A. and Patil, P. P. and Mulik, Uttam P. and Patil, K. R.} } @article { ISI:000246321200039, title = {Synthesis and LPG sensing properties of nano-sized cadmium oxide}, journal = {Talanta}, volume = {72}, number = {2}, year = {2007}, month = {APR}, pages = {594-599}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, type = {Article}, address = {PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, abstract = {

This paper reports the synthesis and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) sensing properties of nano-sized cadmium oxide (CdO). The nano-sized CdO powder was successfully synthesized by using a chemical co-precipitation method using cadmium acetate and the ammonium hydroxide, as starting materials and water as a carrier. The resulting nano-sized powder was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements and the transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The LPG sensing properties of the synthesized nano-sized CdO were investigated at different operating temperatures and LPG concentrations. It was found that the calcination temperature and the operating temperature significantly affect the sensitivity of the nano-sized CdO powder to the LPG. The sensitivity is found to be maximum when the calcination temperature was 400 degrees C. The sensitivity to 75 ppm of LPG is maximum at an operating temperature 450 degrees C and it was found to be similar to 34 1 \%. The response and recovery times were found to be nearly 3-5s and 8-10s, respectively. The synthesized nano-sized CdO powder is able to detect up to 25 ppm for LPG with reasonable sensitivity at an operating temperature 450 degrees C and it can be reliably used to monitor the concentration of LPG over the range (25-75 ppm). The experimental results of the LPG sensing studies reveal that the nano-sized CdO powder synthesized by a simple co-precipitation method is a suitable material for the fabrication of the LPG sensor. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {chemical co-precipitation, Gas sensor, LPG, nano-sized CdO}, issn = {0039-9140}, doi = {10.1016/j.talanta.2006.11.024}, author = {Waghulade, R. B. and Patil, P. P. and Pasricha, Renu} } @article { ISI:000243013800061, title = {Synthesis of poly(aniline-co-o-toluidine) coatings and their corrosion-protection performance on low-carbon steel}, journal = {Journal of Applied Polymer Science}, volume = {103}, number = {3}, year = {2007}, month = {FEB}, pages = {1868-1878}, publisher = {JOHN WILEY \& SONS INC}, type = {Article}, address = {111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 USA}, abstract = {

Strongly adherent poly(aniline-co-o-toluidine) coatings were synthesized on low-carbon-steel substrates by the electrochemical copolymerization of aniline with o-toluidine with sodium tartrate as the supporting electrolyte. These coatings were characterized with cyclic voltammetry, ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The formation of the copolymer with the mixture of monomers in the aqueous sodium tartrate solution was ascertained by a critical comparison of the results obtained from the polymerizations of the individual monomers, aniline and o-toluidine. The optical absorption spectrum of the copolymer was drastically different from the spectra of the respective homopolymers, polyaniline and poly(o-toluidine). The extent of the corrosion protection offered by poly(aniline-co-o-toluidine) coatings to low-carbon steel was investigated in aqueous 3\% NaCl solutions by open-circuit-potential measurements and a potentiodynamic polarization technique. The results of the potentiodynamic polarization measurements showed that the poly(aniline-co-o-toluidine) coatings provided more effective corrosion protection to low-carbon steel than the respective homo-polymers. The corrosion rate depended on the feed ratio of o-toluidine used for the synthesis of the copolymer coatings. (c) 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

}, keywords = {Coatings, conducting polymers, copolymerization, synthesis}, issn = {0021-8995}, doi = {10.1002/app.25346}, author = {Pawar, Pritee and Sainkar, S. R. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000248609900029, title = {Use of poly(o-toluidine)/ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings for the corrosion protection of mild steel}, journal = {Journal of Applied Polymer Science}, volume = {106}, number = {1}, year = {2007}, month = {OCT}, pages = {220-229}, publisher = {JOHN WILEY \& SONS INC}, type = {Article}, address = {111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 USA}, abstract = {

This study explored the possibility of using poly(o-toluidine) (POT)/ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings for the corrosion protection of mild steel in a chloride environment. POT/ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings were synthesized on steel substrates through an electrochemical route. These coatings were characterized with cyclic voltammetry, ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The performance of POT/ZrO2 nanocomposites as protective coatings against the corrosion of mild steel in aqueous 3 wt \% NaCl was evaluated with the potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results of this study demonstrate that POT/ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings provide better protection for mild steel against corrosion than pure POT coatings. The corrosion potential was about 0.312 V versus a saturated calomel electrode, more positive in aqueous 3 wt \% NaCl for the nanocomposite-coated steel than the uncoated steel, and the corrosion rate of steel was reduced by a factor of almost 51. (c) 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

}, keywords = {Coatings, conjugated polymers, FTIR, Nanocomposites, synthesis}, issn = {0021-8995}, doi = {10.1002/app.26469}, author = {Chaudhari, Sudeshna and Patil, P. P. and Mandale, A. B. and Patil, K. R. and Sainkar, S. R.} } @article { ISI:000254367800011, title = {Synthesis and corrosion protection study of poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings on copper}, journal = {Surface \& Coatings Technology}, volume = {202}, number = {12}, year = {2008}, month = {MAR}, pages = {2591-2602}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA}, type = {Article}, address = {PO BOX 564, 1001 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND}, abstract = {

Poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings were synthesized on copper (Cu) by electrochemical polymerization of o-ethylaniline in an aqueous salicylate solution by using cyclic voltammetry. The characterization of these coatings was carried out by cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results of these characterizations indicate that the aqueous salicylate solution is a suitable medium for the electrochemical polymerization of o-ethylaniline to generate strongly adherent and smooth poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings on Cu substrates. The performance of poly(o-ethylaniline) as protective coating against corrosion of Cu in aqueous 3\% NaCl was assessed by the potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results of these studies demonstrate that the poly(o-ethylaniline) coating has ability to protect the Cu against corrosion. The corrosion potential was about 0.078 V versus SCE more positive in aqueous 3\% NaCl for the poly(o-ethylanitine) coated Cu (similar to 15 mu m thick) than that of uncoated Cu and reduces the corrosion rate of Cu almost by a factor of 70. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {conducting polymers, Copper, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical polymerization, poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings}, issn = {0257-8972}, doi = {10.1016/j.surfcoat.2007.09.025}, author = {Shinde, Vandana and Gaikwad, A. B. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000259765600037, title = {Poly(o-anisidine) coatings on brass: synthesis, characterization and corrosion protection}, journal = {Current Applied Physics}, volume = {9}, number = {1}, year = {2009}, month = {JAN}, pages = {206-218}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV}, address = {PO BOX 211, 1000 AE AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS}, abstract = {

Poly(o-anisidine) (POA) coatings were synthesized on brass by electrochemical polymerization of o-anisidine in aqueous salicylate solution by using cyclic voltammetry. These coatings were characterized by cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy., Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The corrosion protection aspects of POA coatings on brass in aqueous 3\% NaCl solution were investigated by potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The potentiodynamic polarization measurements show that the POA coating has ability to protect the brass against corrosion. The corrosion potential was about 0.204 V versus SCE more positive for the POA coated brass than that of uncoated brass and reduces the corrosion rate of brass almost by a factor of 800. The corrosion behavior of the POA coatings was also investigated by EIS through immersion tests performed In aqueous 3\% NaCl solution. The evolution of the impedance parameters with the immersion time was studied and the results Show that the POA acts as a protective coating on brass against corrosion in 3\% NaCl solution. The water uptake and delamination area were also determined to further support the corrosion protection performance of the POA coating. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {brass, conducting polymers, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Electrochemical polymerization, poly(o-anisidine)}, issn = {1567-1739}, doi = {10.1016/j.cap.2008.01.012}, author = {Chaudhari, Sudeshna and Gaikwad, A. B. and Patil, P. P.} } @article { ISI:000273175100013, title = {Synthesis and corrosion protection aspects of poly(o-toluidine)/CdO nanoparticle composite coatings on mild steel}, journal = {Journal of Coatings Technology and Research}, volume = {7}, number = {1}, year = {2010}, month = {JAN}, pages = {119-129}, publisher = {SPRINGER}, address = {233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA}, abstract = {

This study examines the possibility of using poly(o-toluidine)/CdO (POT-CdO) nanoparticle composite coating for corrosion protection of mild steel in chloride environment. The POT-CdO nanoparticle composite coating was synthesized on mild steel from aqueous tartrate solution containing CdO-nanoparticles (size similar to 18 nm) by using cyclic voltammetry. These coatings were characterized by cyclic voltammetry, UV-Visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction measurements. The corrosion protection aspects of the resulting POT-CdO nanocomposite structure were investigated in aqueous 3\% NaCl solution by potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results of these investigations reveal that the POT-CdO nanoparticle composite acts as a protective coating on mild steel and reduces the corrosion rate of mild steel almost by factor of 70.

}, keywords = {CdO, Conducting polymer coatings, Corrosion resistant coatings, cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical polymerization, Mild steel, Nanocomposites, Poly(o-toluidine)}, issn = {1547-0091}, doi = {10.1007/s11998-008-9160-2}, author = {Chaudhari, Sudeshna and Gaikwad, A. B. and Patil, P. P.} }