Corrosion protection

How are nanotechnology and hybrid formulations transforming functional coatings
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Interview: “Smart coatings go beyond surface protection”

Nanoparticles, smart polymers and fluoropolymer hybrids are redefining what a surface can do. Dr. Eugene Caldona, assistant professor at North Dakota State University’s Department of Coatings and Polymeric...

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Polyurea composite coating combines UV and corrosion resistance

Researchers have developed a high-performance polyurea composite coating featuring silica nanoparticles functionalised with a light stabiliser and fluorocarbon chains. The system delivers strong UV stability,...

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Urea-modified silica sol enables self-healing steel coating

Researchers have developed a dual-autonomous self-healing composite coating for steel that combines nanoscale dispersion of a silicone-based healing agent with a reversible hydrogen-bonding network. The...

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Epoxy-carbon composite coatings for corrosion and fouling resistance

A review highlights the transformative impact of carbon-based nanomaterials on epoxy systems, enabling multifunctional, eco-friendly coatings with integrated corrosion and antifouling resistance.

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Re-thinking corrosion – from costly challenge to competitive strength

A global survey of 1,000 manufacturers reveals how European manufacturers are balancing regulatory demands, sector nuances, and sustainability in the coatings market to achieve corrosion protection that...

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Two-step electrodeposition enables robust superhydrophobic Cu-Ni/stearate coatings with excellent anticorrosion properties

An innovative two-step electrodeposition process creates superhydrophobic Cu-Ni/cerium stearate coatings, providing outstanding corrosion resistance and anti-aging performance for metals in harsh environments....

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Epoxy-based double-layer superhydrophobic coating delivers high mechanical durability and long-term corrosion resistance

A newly developed epoxy-based superhydrophobic coating with an embedded double-layer structure increases bonding strength by 33 % compared with silane-based systems and provides over thirty days of corrosion...

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Sustainable anti-corrosion coating systems for steel bridges

A recent study evaluates the long-term sustainability of anticorrosion coating systems for steel bridges, considering performance, costs, and environmental as well as social impacts over a seventy-five-year...

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Electron-beam cured PANI–MIO coating delivers combined active and passive corrosion protection

A solvent-free electron beam curing process enables highly effective anticorrosion coatings based on polyaniline and micaceous iron oxide. The combination of active and passive protection mechanisms significantly...

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Tannin-rich pigments enhance electrochemical performance of anticorrosive paint systems

Researchers synthesise zinc tannate pigments from Tara pods and demonstrate that these bio-based complexes outperform conventional anticorrosive pigments. Alkyd primers, in particular, benefit from their...

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Recyclable and self-healing polyurethane coating for marine corrosion protection

A Chinese research team has developed a novel polyurethane composite that combines self-healing, recyclability, and superior corrosion resistance. The material sets a new benchmark for sustainable marine...

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Highly efficient photothermal self-healing polyurethane coating reinforced by CF PDA Cu 2O nanocomposite

A polyurethane coating enhanced with a multifunctional nanocomposite achieves outstanding wear resistance, corrosion protection, and rapid photothermal self-healing. The innovative system, developed by...

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Sensor-based method enables real-time monitoring of corrosion onset in coatings

A novel sensor-based technique allows non-destructive, real-time investigation of transport processes in organic coatings. The Belgian research team validated the approach using advanced electrochemical...

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Innovative nanocontainers enhance corrosion resistance in epoxy coatings

A novel composite epoxy coating featuring magnetic and pH-responsive nanocontainers demonstrates superior corrosion protection and self-healing properties, paving the way for advanced anticorrosion technologies....