A method for preparing a microtextured electroplated
coating of nano-silica capsules loaded with
corrosion inhibitors is disclosed. This invention addresses the problems of insufficient
corrosion resistance, poor water dispersibility of nano-silica, and poor compatibility between
corrosion inhibitor loading and electrodeposition in existing microtextured coatings. The preparation method includes: 1. Hydrophilic modification of hollow nano-silica using an aminosilane
coupling agent; 2. Adding a
corrosion inhibitor to the hydrophilically modified hollow nano-silica dispersion and stirring to prepare
nanocapsules; 3. Preparing a composite
electroplating solution; 4. Performing electro-cleaning pretreatment on the substrate; 5. Preparing the
composite coating on the substrate using an
electroplating process. This invention achieves stable dispersion of nano-silica in an aqueous plating solution through hydrophilic modification, facilitating its entry into microtextured cavities. Utilizing the directional loading and responsive release mechanism of the
corrosion inhibitor, long-term protection is achieved, significantly reducing the risk of
pitting corrosion and interface failure, exhibiting long-lasting corrosion inhibition performance and self-healing ability.