@article {49969,
	title = {Advanced zinc-polymer composites for marine corrosion protection and self-healing},
	journal = {NPJ Materials Degradation},
	volume = {9},
	year = {2025},
	month = {NOV },
	pages = {150},
	type = {Review},
	abstract = {<p>
	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.</p>
},
	doi = {10.1038/s41529-025-00698-0},
	author = {Sharma, Sanjay and Girish, Santhosh and Nayaka, G. P. and Shiva Samhitha, S. and Pilliadugula, Rekha and Shivamurthy, B. P. and Gurumurthy, S. C. and Ruiz-Robles, Mitchel A. and Rojas, D. and Surabhi, Srivathsava}
}
