Co-precipitation synthesis of Cu 2 V 2 O 7 nanoparticles and electrochemical investigation of the corrosion resistance of Zn–Cu 2 V 2 O 7 composite coatings on mild steel in 3.5 wt% NaCl and 0.1 M HCl solutions

Key Points

• To investigate the synthesis of Cu2V2O7 nanoparticles and their effects on the corrosion resistance of zinc coatings.
• Synthesis of Cu2V2O7 nanoparticles using co-precipitation method
• Incorporation of nanoparticles into zinc matrix via electroplating
• Corrosion tests conducted in 3.5 wt% NaCl and 0.1 M HCl solutions
• Composite coatings show significant reduction in corrosion rate of mild steel
• Hydrophobic nature of coatings enhances charge transfer resistance
• Uniform coating structure provided by nanoparticles improves overall durability