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Advanced zinc-polymer composites for marine corrosion protection and self-healing

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Steel corrosion in saltwater costs over $2.5 trillion annually. This review highlights advancements in zinc and polymer-based coatings for marine protection. It covers traditional methods and emerging technologies like nanoparticle-enhanced alloys, conducting polymers, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), and 2D materials. These offer improved resistance, self-healing, and intelligent protection with a future focus on sustainability and extended service life for marine infrastructure.

Source: npj Materials Degradation

DOI: 10.1038/s41529-025-00698-0

Authors: Sanjay Sharma, Santhosh Girish, G. P. Nayaka, S. Shiva Samhitha, Rekha Pilliadugula, Shivamurthy B P, Gurumurthy S C, Mitchel A. Ruiz-Robles, D. Rojas, Srivathsava Surabhi

Institutions: Nitte University, National Chemical Laboratory, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, University of Concepción, University of Chile, University of Atacama, Gyeongsang National University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Language: English

Topic: Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,590

Funders: Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo, NMAM Institute of Technology, Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico

Awards: G1642046395, G4082756971, THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF 2D-NANOSTRUCTURES FOR THERMOPLASMONICS OPTOELECTRONICS ENERGY SCAVENGING APPLICATIONS, IN VITRO ANTICANCER ACTIVITY AND MECHANISM OF ACTION OF PURE AND DOPED METAL OXIDES AND METAL OXIDE COMPOSITES, G632496227

OpenAlex ID: W4416719269

FWCI: 2.279

Cites: 159

Cited by: 11

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