Harnessing the power of clove (Syzygium aromaticum): polymerized eugenol as bio-based solution for corrosion resistance and antimicrobial coatings
摘要
The growing demand for sustainable materials in corrosion protection and biofouling control has driven interest in bio-based polymer coatings. In this study, polymerized eugenol derived from clove oil (Syzygium aromaticum) was synthesized via cationic addition polymerization using H₂SO₄, achieving a 90.39% yield and a molecular weight of 11,335.2 Da. Structural analyses by FT-IR and ¹H-NMR confirmed successful polymerization through the disappearance of the allyl (C = C) band and the formation of new aliphatic proton peaks. The polymer exhibited notable thermal stability, showing an 88.27% weight loss between 310 and 442 °C, a degradation peak at 366.7 °C, and Tg/Tm values of 51.87 °C and 420.74 °C, respectively. As a coating, polyeugenol reduced the corrosion rate by 69% (0.0114 mm/year) and exhibited significant antimicrobial activity against E. coli and S. aureus, strong antioxidant performance (IC₅₀ = 14.97 ppm), and low cytotoxicity. These results highlight the potential of polyeugenol as a multifunctional, bio-based, and environmentally benign coating for industrial and packaging applications.
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