Comparative Analysis of Graphene and Conventional Coatings for Enhancing Aluminum Busbars’ Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion Resistance

This study explores the use of graphene coatings to enhance the electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance of aluminum busbars. Graphene was synthesized via Chemical Vapor Deposition and transferred onto aluminum, with comparisons made against bare and tin-coated samples. A single graphene lay...

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Main Authors: Mehmet Çevik, Onur Elvan
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Language:English
Published: Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM), Universitas Andalas 2025-03-01
Series:Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology
Online Access:https://aijaset.lppm.unand.ac.id/index.php/aijaset/article/view/204
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description This study explores the use of graphene coatings to enhance the electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance of aluminum busbars. Graphene was synthesized via Chemical Vapor Deposition and transferred onto aluminum, with comparisons made against bare and tin-coated samples. A single graphene layer significantly increased surface conductivity, achieving 11 times better performance than tin-coated and 33 times better than uncoated aluminum before corrosion. Characterization using Raman spectroscopy, resistivity measurements, and wettability tests confirmed successful graphene synthesis and transfer. Long-term performance was tested in NaCl solution, where graphene-coated samples exhibited only a 10.71% resistance increase, compared to 21.80% for tin-coated and 197.90% for uncoated aluminum. Initially, graphene improved water repellency, but after corrosion, the samples became hydrophilic. Despite its limitations in maintaining durability under harsh conditions, graphene proves highly effective in improving aluminum’s electrical and anti-corrosive properties, with potential for further optimization.
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spelling doaj-art-439ded55235f45f0b2d9c4b1bd37da3e2025-08-20T02:55:13ZengLembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM), Universitas AndalasAndalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology2797-04422025-03-0151011310.25077/aijaset.v5i1.204204Comparative Analysis of Graphene and Conventional Coatings for Enhancing Aluminum Busbars’ Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion ResistanceMehmet Çevik0Onur Elvan1Izmir Katip Celebi University, TurkiyeIzmir Katip Celebi University, TurkiyeThis study explores the use of graphene coatings to enhance the electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance of aluminum busbars. Graphene was synthesized via Chemical Vapor Deposition and transferred onto aluminum, with comparisons made against bare and tin-coated samples. A single graphene layer significantly increased surface conductivity, achieving 11 times better performance than tin-coated and 33 times better than uncoated aluminum before corrosion. Characterization using Raman spectroscopy, resistivity measurements, and wettability tests confirmed successful graphene synthesis and transfer. Long-term performance was tested in NaCl solution, where graphene-coated samples exhibited only a 10.71% resistance increase, compared to 21.80% for tin-coated and 197.90% for uncoated aluminum. Initially, graphene improved water repellency, but after corrosion, the samples became hydrophilic. Despite its limitations in maintaining durability under harsh conditions, graphene proves highly effective in improving aluminum’s electrical and anti-corrosive properties, with potential for further optimization.https://aijaset.lppm.unand.ac.id/index.php/aijaset/article/view/204
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Comparative Analysis of Graphene and Conventional Coatings for Enhancing Aluminum Busbars’ Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion Resistance
Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology
title Comparative Analysis of Graphene and Conventional Coatings for Enhancing Aluminum Busbars’ Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion Resistance
title_full Comparative Analysis of Graphene and Conventional Coatings for Enhancing Aluminum Busbars’ Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion Resistance
title_fullStr Comparative Analysis of Graphene and Conventional Coatings for Enhancing Aluminum Busbars’ Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion Resistance
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Analysis of Graphene and Conventional Coatings for Enhancing Aluminum Busbars’ Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion Resistance
title_short Comparative Analysis of Graphene and Conventional Coatings for Enhancing Aluminum Busbars’ Electrical Conductivity and Corrosion Resistance
title_sort comparative analysis of graphene and conventional coatings for enhancing aluminum busbars electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance
url https://aijaset.lppm.unand.ac.id/index.php/aijaset/article/view/204
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