Anti-Corrosion Properties of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Nanocomposites Reinforced with NiO and MoO₃ Nanoparticles Synthesized via Sol-Gel Method

نویسندگان

1 Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

2 Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

doi
10.22052/JNS.2025.04.041
چکیده

This study focuses on enhancing the properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) by integrating nano-oxides synthesized through the sol-gel method, specifically nickel oxide (NiO) and molybdenum trioxide (MoO3). The aim was to evaluate the physical, chemical, and anti-corrosion characteristics of these nanocomposites. The structural and morphological features of the composites were examined using atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Thermal properties were assessed through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Results demonstrated significant improvements in the corrosion resistance of the MoO3/PET and NiO/PET composites compared to pure PET. The incorporation of these nano-oxides enhanced the structural integrity and thermal stability of the material, suggesting a potential application for these composites in creating advanced anti-corrosion coatings.