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11th Edition of World Nanotechnology Conference

March 23-25, 2026

March 23 -25, 2026 | Singapore
World Nano 2026

Circumventing challenges in developing CVD graphene on steels for extraordinary and durable corrosion resistance

Raman Singh, Speaker at Nanomaterials Conference
Monash University, Australia
Title : Circumventing challenges in developing CVD graphene on steels for extraordinary and durable corrosion resistance

Abstract:

Graphene has triggered unprecedented research excitement for its exceptional characteristics. The most relevant properties of graphene as corrosion resistance barrier are its remarkable chemical inertness, impermeability and toughness, i.e., the requirements of an ideal surface barrier coating for corrosion resistance.  However, the extent of corrosion resistance has been found to vary considerably in different studies. The author’s group has demonstrated an ultra-thin graphene coating to improve corrosion resistance of copper by two orders of magnitude in an aggressive chloride solution (i.e., similar to sea-water). In contrast, other reports suggest the graphene coating to actually enhance corrosion rate of copper, particularly during extended exposures.  Authors group has investigated the reasons for such contrast in corrosion resistance due to graphene coating as reported by different researchers.  On the basis of the findings, author’s group has succeeded in demonstration of durable corrosion resistance as result of development of suitable graphene coating. The presentation will also assess the challenges in developing corrosion resistant graphene coating on most common engineering alloys, such as mild steel, and presents results demonstrating circumvention of these challenges.

Biography:

Professor Raman Singh’s expertise includes: Alloy Nano/Microstructure-Corrosion Relationship, Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC), Corrosion/SCC of Biomaterials, Corrosion Mitigation by Novel Material (e.g., Graphene), Advanced and Environmentally Friendly Coatings, High Temperature Corrosion.  He has supervised 60 PhD students.  He has published over 285 peer-reviewed international journal publications, 15 books/book chapters and over 100 reviewed conference publications.  His distinctions include: Guest Professorships at ETH Zurich (2020, 2023 and 2024), editor-in-chief of two journals, Fellow ASM International and Engineers Australia, over 50 keynote/plenary talks at international conferences (besides numerous invited talks), leadership (as chairperson) of a few international conferences

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