Are corrosion inhibition coatings better than other smart anti-corrosion coatings?

Compared to other smart anti-corrosion coatings, corrosion inhibition coatings benefit from more mature processes and lower costs. Furthermore, their performance can be further enhanced through the integration of nanotechnology and composite materials.

Can micro/nano containers encapsulate corrosion inhibitors?

This paper explores smart anti-corrosion coatings incorporating micro/nano containers as fillers, which not only encapsulate corrosion inhibitors but also enhance the coating's properties, including corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, and aging resistance, offering significant market potential.

Is Belarus a big oil refiner?

Belarus is a large oil refiner, listed 36th in the world, at 19 Mt of oil products in 2018 by the IEA. It has two refineries and oil pipelines built during the Soviet era including the Mozyr Oil Refinery. Oil consumed in 2021 amounted to 49.13m barrels with 12.52 m barrels produced, the rest imported.

Can corrosion monitoring coatings be integrated with sensing technologies?

However, research on corrosion monitoring coatings lags behind current needs, and the integration of sensing technologies with coatings requires further optimization.

How many gas pipes are there in Belarus?

There are two large gas pipes running through Belarus, the Yamal–Europe pipeline and Northern Lights. In addition there is the Minsk–Kaliningrad Interconnection that connects to Kaliningrad. In 2021 18.64 billion m3 were consumed with 0.06 billion produced, the rest imported.

How many solar energy installations are there in Belarus?

287 solar heating installations with total heat capacity of 3.9 MW th. Hydropower resources in Belarus are deemed scarce, though there are opportunities for small hydro in the northern and central parts of the country.