Flexible underwater pipe including a layer including a polymer resin including surface-modified titanium nanoparticles

摘要

The disclosure relates to a flexible underwater pipe intended for transporting fluids, in particular hydrocarbons, comprising at least one layer comprising a polymer resin comprising surface-modified titanium dioxide nanoparticles bonded to the polymer by a covalent and/or hydrogen bond.

主权项

1. A flexible underwater pipe intended for the transport of fluids, comprising:
at least one layer comprising a polymer resin comprising surface-modified nanoparticles of titanium dioxide bonded by a covalent bond to the polymer; and at least one tensile armour ply; wherein the polymer is a polyamide, a homopolymer or copolymer of vinylidene polyfluoride optionally comprising functional side chains, or a polyethylene comprising functional side chains.