Graphene ink as a corrosion inhibiting blanket for iron in an aggressive chloride environment

Abstract

Corrosion resistance of iron (Fe) was achieved by coating it with a reduced graphene oxide ink. The Fe surface with the graphene oxide ink coating exhibited improved corrosion resistance in an aggressive chloride environment, which is attributed to the excellent barrier property of graphene. The advantage of this method is that graphene can be deposited by using a solution process that is easy, reproducible, and can be used to coat objects of any dimensions just like conventional paints or coatings.