The research activity of PoliLaPP pertains to the corrosion of metallic materials and their protection, with particular attention to cathodic protection, a field where PoliLaPP has a recognized experience concerning both the electrochemical aspects and its technological and industrial development.
The main ongoing research acvitities are:
- corrosion of metallic materials in natural (soil, water, atmosphere) and industrial environments
- determination of Pedeferri Diagrams for stainless steels
- monitoring of cathodic protection and measurement techniques
- effect of direct and alternating current on cathodic protection conditions of buried structures
- validation of a provisional model for corrosion rate of metals in acid environment
- electrochemical oxidation of titanium to increase corrosion resistance
- hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline steels
- protection techniques for reinforced concrete: inhibitors and coatings
More information on the corrosion of metals
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More information on Pedeferri diagrams
More information on the Tafel-Piontelli model
More information on titanium oxidation