Three ultraviolet (UV)-curable coatings on AISI 1015 steel with a bio-based content of up to 82 % were formulated as sustainable alternatives to conventional coating resin systems. The compositions, based on acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO) and isobornyl (meth)acrylates (IBOMA/IBOA), were characterized using FTIR, UV–VIS spectroscopy, tensile testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), adhesion testing, wettability, and tribological analysis through scratch and pin-on-disk tests. Mechanical evaluation revealed tunable behavior, varying from stiff to compliant, with Young's moduli ranging from 1.2 to 0.4 GPa and elongation at break from 3.7 % to 8.6 %, indicating a transition from hard to ductile. The glass transition temperature ranged from 22 to 71 °C, while the optical transmittance exceeded 92 % in the wavelength range of 420–700 nm. All coatings preserved their structural integrity under progressive loads of up to 20 N. The formulation with the highest AESO content, thanks to its softer and more flexible network, exhibited improved adhesion and enhanced resistance to abrasive wear, with no substrate exposure under dry sliding conditions. These results highlight that bio-based UV-curable systems can simultaneously deliver mechanical adaptability, optical clarity, and good tribological stability, offering a viable pathway toward sustainable high-performance coating materials.
{"title":"High-performance bio-based UV-curable coatings with tunable mechanical and tribological properties","authors":"Pablo-Manuel Martínez-Rubio , Oskars Platnieks , María-Dolores Avilés , Maksims Jurinovs , Ramón Pamies , Madara Veseta , Francisco-José Carrión-Vilches , Sergejs Gaidukovs","doi":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109949","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109949","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Three ultraviolet (UV)-curable coatings on AISI 1015 steel with a bio-based content of up to 82 % were formulated as sustainable alternatives to conventional coating resin systems. The compositions, based on acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (AESO) and isobornyl (meth)acrylates (IBOMA/IBOA), were characterized using FTIR, UV–VIS spectroscopy, tensile testing, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), adhesion testing, wettability, and tribological analysis through scratch and pin-on-disk tests. Mechanical evaluation revealed tunable behavior, varying from stiff to compliant, with Young's moduli ranging from 1.2 to 0.4 GPa and elongation at break from 3.7 % to 8.6 %, indicating a transition from hard to ductile. The glass transition temperature ranged from 22 to 71 °C, while the optical transmittance exceeded 92 % in the wavelength range of 420–700 nm. All coatings preserved their structural integrity under progressive loads of up to 20 N. The formulation with the highest AESO content, thanks to its softer and more flexible network, exhibited improved adhesion and enhanced resistance to abrasive wear, with no substrate exposure under dry sliding conditions. These results highlight that bio-based UV-curable systems can simultaneously deliver mechanical adaptability, optical clarity, and good tribological stability, offering a viable pathway toward sustainable high-performance coating materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20834,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Organic Coatings","volume":"213 ","pages":"Article 109949"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109924
Sang-Hyung Lee , Young-Soo Jeong , In-Tae Kim
Waterborne coatings have garnered attention as a low-volatile organic compound alternative to conventional solvent-based coatings. However, their field use and long-term performance data are limited. This study compares a standard-specified commercial waterborne polyurethane system with a conventional solvent-based system using coated panels exposed to two indoor tests (16,000-h fluorescent ultraviolet light and 13,200-h cyclic corrosion) and a 3-year outdoor marine exposure. Performance is evaluated based on gloss retention, color difference, chalking, rust area, and adhesion strength. The gloss retention of both systems converge to less than 20 % after a certain exposure period. In cyclic corrosion, rust propagation on waterborne panels progress approximately 75 % faster than that on solvent-based panels, whereas after three years of outdoor weathering tests, the difference in the rust-propagation rate is minimal. This divergence is attributed to the different primer mechanisms. The adhesion satisfies the minimum criteria required for both systems.
{"title":"Long-term durability comparison of commercial waterborne and solvent-based polyurethane coatings for steel bridges","authors":"Sang-Hyung Lee , Young-Soo Jeong , In-Tae Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109924","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109924","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Waterborne coatings have garnered attention as a low-volatile organic compound alternative to conventional solvent-based coatings. However, their field use and long-term performance data are limited. This study compares a standard-specified commercial waterborne polyurethane system with a conventional solvent-based system using coated panels exposed to two indoor tests (16,000-h fluorescent ultraviolet light and 13,200-h cyclic corrosion) and a 3-year outdoor marine exposure. Performance is evaluated based on gloss retention, color difference, chalking, rust area, and adhesion strength. The gloss retention of both systems converge to less than 20 % after a certain exposure period. In cyclic corrosion, rust propagation on waterborne panels progress approximately 75 % faster than that on solvent-based panels, whereas after three years of outdoor weathering tests, the difference in the rust-propagation rate is minimal. This divergence is attributed to the different primer mechanisms. The adhesion satisfies the minimum criteria required for both systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20834,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Organic Coatings","volume":"213 ","pages":"Article 109924"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109932
Aihua Tang , Hao Liu , Qingsong Wu , Weixiang Xu , Tingzhe Wang , Shunbao Hu , Yiping Xu , Yiting Xu , Birong Zeng , Guorong Chen , Lizong Dai
Anticorrosive coatings serve as the core protective measure for offshore wind power installations to resist the extreme corrosive marine environment, ensure the safe and stable operation of equipment, and control the whole-life-cycle costs. Organic coating protection is a cost-effective and convenient method. However, single-functional organic coatings are often insufficient to meet practical application requirements. Therefore, this study developed a multifunctional coating integrating self-healing properties, high mechanical performance, and corrosion resistance. By introducing bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) disulfide and furil as chain extenders and selecting bismaleimide as a cross-linking agent, a PU coating (PU-SS-DA) was successfully prepared. Additionally, a modified boron nitride filler (Mi-hBN-OH) was designed and incorporated into the PU coating to enhance its self-healing and anti-corrosion performance, resulting in the PU@BN coating. The PU-SS-DA, which combines triple dynamic bonds, exhibits outstanding tensile strength (20.88 MPa) and toughness (84.93 MJ·m−3), along with excellent self-healing performance. The coating achieved a repair rate of nearly 90 % after 4 h at 80 °C. Due to the synergistic effect of multiple dynamic bonds and the addition of modified boron nitride filler, the PU@BN coating with 5 % Mi-hBN-OH filler demonstrated the highest |Z|f=0.01Hz value, reaching 3.23 × 109 Ω·cm2. After 28 days of immersion in saline, its |Z|f=0.01Hz remained at 6.28 × 109 Ω·cm2. This study provides a new approach for designing polyurethane coatings with anti-corrosion, self-healing, and high mechanical performance properties.
{"title":"Self-healing polyurethane coatings with multi-dynamic bonds: Fabrication and applications","authors":"Aihua Tang , Hao Liu , Qingsong Wu , Weixiang Xu , Tingzhe Wang , Shunbao Hu , Yiping Xu , Yiting Xu , Birong Zeng , Guorong Chen , Lizong Dai","doi":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109932","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109932","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Anticorrosive coatings serve as the core protective measure for offshore wind power installations to resist the extreme corrosive marine environment, ensure the safe and stable operation of equipment, and control the whole-life-cycle costs. Organic coating protection is a cost-effective and convenient method. However, single-functional organic coatings are often insufficient to meet practical application requirements. Therefore, this study developed a multifunctional coating integrating self-healing properties, high mechanical performance, and corrosion resistance. By introducing bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) disulfide and furil as chain extenders and selecting bismaleimide as a cross-linking agent, a PU coating (PU-SS-DA) was successfully prepared. Additionally, a modified boron nitride filler (Mi-hBN-OH) was designed and incorporated into the PU coating to enhance its self-healing and anti-corrosion performance, resulting in the PU@BN coating. The PU-SS-DA, which combines triple dynamic bonds, exhibits outstanding tensile strength (20.88 MPa) and toughness (84.93 MJ·m<sup>−3</sup>), along with excellent self-healing performance. The coating achieved a repair rate of nearly 90 % after 4 h at 80 °C. Due to the synergistic effect of multiple dynamic bonds and the addition of modified boron nitride filler, the PU@BN coating with 5 % Mi-hBN-OH filler demonstrated the highest |Z|<sub>f=0.01Hz</sub> value, reaching 3.23 × 10<sup>9</sup> Ω·cm<sup>2</sup>. After 28 days of immersion in saline, its |Z|<sub>f=0.01Hz</sub> remained at 6.28 × 10<sup>9</sup> Ω·cm<sup>2</sup>. This study provides a new approach for designing polyurethane coatings with anti-corrosion, self-healing, and high mechanical performance properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20834,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Organic Coatings","volume":"213 ","pages":"Article 109932"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109948
Hao Zhang , Lingfeng Zhang , Bingxian Liu , Yuxin Zai , Ji Gao , Cunwei Fan , Kangning Su , Jie Sun
Water-repellent finishing technology plays a crucial role in the functional processing of textiles. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-based water repellents have dominated the market for a long time due to their excellent water-repellent performance. However, they pose risks of environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, leading to their regulation by many countries. This paper reviews the water-repellent mechanism of textiles, the development history of water-repellent finishing agents, and the research progress of fluorine-free water-repellent finishing agents. The water-repellent mechanism is based on the surface contact angle, and water repellency is achieved through special fibers or finishing agents. The development of finishing agents has gone through three stages: the preliminary development of water-repellent agents, the rapid development of fluorine-containing water-repellent agents, and the development of fluorine-free agents. Fluorine-free water repellents replace fluorocarbon chains with long-chain alkyl groups, and mainly fall into four categories (polyacrylate-based, organosilicon-based, polyurethane-based, and dendritic polymer-based) and others. In addition, cutting-edge water-repellent technologies such as nanotechnology and plasma technology are introduced. In the future, the research focus and development direction of water-repellent should be placed on bionic structures, bio-based materials, and multi-functional integration to promote the high-performance and green development of textile.
{"title":"Progress of fluorine-free water repellents for textiles: A comprehensive review from industry and academia","authors":"Hao Zhang , Lingfeng Zhang , Bingxian Liu , Yuxin Zai , Ji Gao , Cunwei Fan , Kangning Su , Jie Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109948","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109948","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Water-repellent finishing technology plays a crucial role in the functional processing of textiles. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-based water repellents have dominated the market for a long time due to their excellent water-repellent performance. However, they pose risks of environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, leading to their regulation by many countries. This paper reviews the water-repellent mechanism of textiles, the development history of water-repellent finishing agents, and the research progress of fluorine-free water-repellent finishing agents. The water-repellent mechanism is based on the surface contact angle, and water repellency is achieved through special fibers or finishing agents. The development of finishing agents has gone through three stages: the preliminary development of water-repellent agents, the rapid development of fluorine-containing water-repellent agents, and the development of fluorine-free agents. Fluorine-free water repellents replace fluorocarbon chains with long-chain alkyl groups, and mainly fall into four categories (polyacrylate-based, organosilicon-based, polyurethane-based, and dendritic polymer-based) and others. In addition, cutting-edge water-repellent technologies such as nanotechnology and plasma technology are introduced. In the future, the research focus and development direction of water-repellent should be placed on bionic structures, bio-based materials, and multi-functional integration to promote the high-performance and green development of textile.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20834,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Organic Coatings","volume":"213 ","pages":"Article 109948"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109943
Dan Yu , Kang Yang , Yun Liu , Bin Zhao , Cong-Yun Zhang
Developing multifunctional cellulose textiles with durable flame retardancy, hydrophobicity, and efficient coloration via environmentally benign processes is essential for high-performance surface treatments. Conventional finishing strategies often rely on formaldehyde, excessive dyeing salts, or weakly adherent finishes, all of which compromise durability and environmental compatibility. Herein, we present a scalable finishing strategy that integrates durable flame retardancy, salt-free dyeing, and hydrophobicity without compromising environmental or mechanical performance. The process involves mercerization pretreatment, covalent bonding of ammonium polyphosphate to cellulose for formaldehyde-free and wash-durable flame retardancy, salt-free reactive dyeing with Reactive Red 120, and surface hydrophobization via hexadecyltrimethoxysilane crosslinking coating. Structural analyses using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated successful multifunctional integration on fiber interface. The treated fabrics exhibited superior fire resistance, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 41.3 %, a 77.4 % reduction in peak heat release rate, and retained self-extinguishing capability with LOI ≥32.9 % after 500 laundering cycles. The hydrophobic finishing achieved a water contact angle above 127°, maintaining repellency to water and beverages after repeated washing. Dye uptake was substantially improved (color strength, K/S = 30.5) without salt additives, reducing wastewater salinity. This integrated, formaldehyde-free modification strategy offers an eco-friendly and durable approach for producing multifunctional cellulose textiles.
{"title":"Durable multifunctional cotton: Flame retardancy, hydrophobicity, and salt-free dyeing","authors":"Dan Yu , Kang Yang , Yun Liu , Bin Zhao , Cong-Yun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109943","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109943","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing multifunctional cellulose textiles with durable flame retardancy, hydrophobicity, and efficient coloration via environmentally benign processes is essential for high-performance surface treatments. Conventional finishing strategies often rely on formaldehyde, excessive dyeing salts, or weakly adherent finishes, all of which compromise durability and environmental compatibility. Herein, we present a scalable finishing strategy that integrates durable flame retardancy, salt-free dyeing, and hydrophobicity without compromising environmental or mechanical performance. The process involves mercerization pretreatment, covalent bonding of ammonium polyphosphate to cellulose for formaldehyde-free and wash-durable flame retardancy, salt-free reactive dyeing with Reactive Red 120, and surface hydrophobization via hexadecyltrimethoxysilane crosslinking coating. Structural analyses using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated successful multifunctional integration on fiber interface. The treated fabrics exhibited superior fire resistance, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of 41.3 %, a 77.4 % reduction in peak heat release rate, and retained self-extinguishing capability with LOI ≥32.9 % after 500 laundering cycles. The hydrophobic finishing achieved a water contact angle above 127°, maintaining repellency to water and beverages after repeated washing. Dye uptake was substantially improved (color strength, K/S = 30.5) without salt additives, reducing wastewater salinity. This integrated, formaldehyde-free modification strategy offers an eco-friendly and durable approach for producing multifunctional cellulose textiles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20834,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Organic Coatings","volume":"213 ","pages":"Article 109943"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109947
Gaoyu Wang , Ting Dai , Ping An , Ping Chen
This study proposes a dual-strategy approach, combining surface fluorination with texture design, to fabricate superhydrophobic epoxy resin (ER) coatings with simultaneously enhanced wettability, corrosion resistance, and tribological property. Textures with different parameters were prepared via a templating method, and surface fluorination was carried out using FAS-17 to obtain fluorinated and textured ER coating (FTEC). The synergistic effects of texture side length, spacing, height, and surface fluorination were systematically investigated. The results demonstrate that fluorination coupled with textures markedly improved the surface hydrophobicity of the coatings, with the S5-15 sample exhibiting a contact angle of 154° at a texture height of 15 μm. In terms of corrosion resistance, FTEC exhibits an impedance enhancement of two orders of magnitude compared to ER coatings produced by single-texturing and single-fluorination strategies, with the S5-15 sample reaching the highest value of 2.058 × 1010 Ω·cm2. Tribological tests revealed that the coefficient of friction decreased with increasing texture spacing, achieving a minimum of 0.382 for the S10-30 sample with texture height of 5 μm. Meanwhile, the wear rate reached its lowest value of 1.916 × 10−6 cm3/N·m in the S10-30 sample with texture height of 15 μm. Mechanistic analysis indicates that surface fluorination reduces surface energy, while textures introduce air layers and lubricant storage channels. Their synergistic effect establishes an enhanced mechanism of “air cushion effect and hydrodynamic lubrication”, leading to the comprehensive performance improvement of the ER coatings. This dual-strategy design not only provides a novel approach for developing multifunctional superhydrophobic coatings but also offers promising application potential in harsh-service environments such as marine protection, aerospace systems, and energy equipment.
{"title":"Dual strategy of surface fluorination and textured structure to enhance wettability, corrosion resistance and tribological property of epoxy resin coatings","authors":"Gaoyu Wang , Ting Dai , Ping An , Ping Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109947","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109947","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study proposes a dual-strategy approach, combining surface fluorination with texture design, to fabricate superhydrophobic epoxy resin (ER) coatings with simultaneously enhanced wettability, corrosion resistance, and tribological property. Textures with different parameters were prepared via a templating method, and surface fluorination was carried out using FAS-17 to obtain fluorinated and textured ER coating (FTEC). The synergistic effects of texture side length, spacing, height, and surface fluorination were systematically investigated. The results demonstrate that fluorination coupled with textures markedly improved the surface hydrophobicity of the coatings, with the S5-15 sample exhibiting a contact angle of 154° at a texture height of 15 μm. In terms of corrosion resistance, FTEC exhibits an impedance enhancement of two orders of magnitude compared to ER coatings produced by single-texturing and single-fluorination strategies, with the S5-15 sample reaching the highest value of 2.058 × 10<sup>10</sup> Ω·cm<sup>2</sup>. Tribological tests revealed that the coefficient of friction decreased with increasing texture spacing, achieving a minimum of 0.382 for the S10-30 sample with texture height of 5 μm. Meanwhile, the wear rate reached its lowest value of 1.916 × 10<sup>−6</sup> cm<sup>3</sup>/N·m in the S10-30 sample with texture height of 15 μm. Mechanistic analysis indicates that surface fluorination reduces surface energy, while textures introduce air layers and lubricant storage channels. Their synergistic effect establishes an enhanced mechanism of “air cushion effect and hydrodynamic lubrication”, leading to the comprehensive performance improvement of the ER coatings. This dual-strategy design not only provides a novel approach for developing multifunctional superhydrophobic coatings but also offers promising application potential in harsh-service environments such as marine protection, aerospace systems, and energy equipment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20834,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Organic Coatings","volume":"213 ","pages":"Article 109947"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109945
Xiaoyue Liang , Chunju He
Self-polishing marine antifouling coatings, limited by the passive surface renewability and uncontrollable release of biocides, suffer from scarce static long-term fouling resistance. Herein, a multifunctional antifouling coating is developed by the chemically cross-linking of isothiazolinone-functionalized polycaprolactone derivative with triethoxysilyl-functionalized amphiphilic copolymer. The resulting coating enhances its resistance to P. tricornutum attachment by 99.9 % compared to the commercial self-polishing coating through integrating two antifouling modes. The chemically heterogeneous and nanoscale complex morphology surface formed by the amphiphilic component inhibits the initial adhesion of fouling in passive-static mode. Meanwhile, the self-renewable surface formed by the spontaneous degradation of the coating detaches fouling and controlled release of isothiazolinone kills fouling organisms in active-dynamic mode. And the cumulative release amount of antifoulants is only 1/20 of that introduced by physical doping, thus significantly reducing environmental hazards. More importantly, the resulting coating still exhibits excellent antifouling performance even after degradation. This work presents a novel synergistic strategy for sustainable surface protection against biofouling, paving the way for next-generation antifouling marine coatings.
{"title":"A crosslinked amphiphilic degradable antifouling coating with long-lasting underwater stability and controlled release of isothiazolinone","authors":"Xiaoyue Liang , Chunju He","doi":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109945","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.109945","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Self-polishing marine antifouling coatings, limited by the passive surface renewability and uncontrollable release of biocides, suffer from scarce static long-term fouling resistance. Herein, a multifunctional antifouling coating is developed by the chemically cross-linking of isothiazolinone-functionalized polycaprolactone derivative with triethoxysilyl-functionalized amphiphilic copolymer. The resulting coating enhances its resistance to <em>P. tricornutum</em> attachment by 99.9 % compared to the commercial self-polishing coating through integrating two antifouling modes. The chemically heterogeneous and nanoscale complex morphology surface formed by the amphiphilic component inhibits the initial adhesion of fouling in passive-static mode. Meanwhile, the self-renewable surface formed by the spontaneous degradation of the coating detaches fouling and controlled release of isothiazolinone kills fouling organisms in active-dynamic mode. And the cumulative release amount of antifoulants is only 1/20 of that introduced by physical doping, thus significantly reducing environmental hazards. More importantly, the resulting coating still exhibits excellent antifouling performance even after degradation. This work presents a novel synergistic strategy for sustainable surface protection against biofouling, paving the way for next-generation antifouling marine coatings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20834,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Organic Coatings","volume":"213 ","pages":"Article 109945"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109902
Xueming Sun , Jiahong Wei , Wenkai Cao , Weihua Li
Metal corrosion poses a major threat to industrial safety and economic sustainability. Micropores and cracks in conventional protective coatings cause localized failure of the coatings, thus, there is an urgent need for smart anti-corrosion coatings that go beyond the limitations of conventional protection. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are regarded as ideal materials for constructing intelligent anti-corrosion composite coatings due to their tunable porosity, rich structural diversity, and excellent functional adaptability. In this paper, we systematically explore the dual passive/active protection mechanisms realized by MOFs-based smart anti-corrosion composite coatings, review recent research advances, including active/passive synergistic protective composite coatings, multifunctional systems (e.g., superhydrophobic self-cleaning and anti-corrosion composite coatings, self-warning and anti-corrosion composite coatings, anti-biofouling and anti-corrosion composite coatings, anti-icing and anti-corrosion composite coatings). Furthermore, this article also discusses a series of challenges that MOFs encounter in their applications, including stability, scale-up production, smart response composite coatings, green sustainability optimization, and multiple functions synergy. Finally, this paper suggests that future research should integrate multiple disciplinary approaches such as materials science, chemical engineering, and artificial intelligence to facilitate the transition of MOF coatings from the laboratory to practical applications, thereby providing a new paradigm for the development of a new generation of metal corrosion protection technologies.
{"title":"Metal-organic frameworks-based smart anti-corrosion composite coatings: Recent advances, mechanisms, and future perspectives","authors":"Xueming Sun , Jiahong Wei , Wenkai Cao , Weihua Li","doi":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109902","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109902","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Metal corrosion poses a major threat to industrial safety and economic sustainability. Micropores and cracks in conventional protective coatings cause localized failure of the coatings, thus, there is an urgent need for smart anti-corrosion coatings that go beyond the limitations of conventional protection. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are regarded as ideal materials for constructing intelligent anti-corrosion composite coatings due to their tunable porosity, rich structural diversity, and excellent functional adaptability. In this paper, we systematically explore the dual passive/active protection mechanisms realized by MOFs-based smart anti-corrosion composite coatings, review recent research advances, including active/passive synergistic protective composite coatings, multifunctional systems (e.g., superhydrophobic self-cleaning and anti-corrosion composite coatings, self-warning and anti-corrosion composite coatings, anti-biofouling and anti-corrosion composite coatings, anti-icing and anti-corrosion composite coatings). Furthermore, this article also discusses a series of challenges that MOFs encounter in their applications, including stability, scale-up production, smart response composite coatings, green sustainability optimization, and multiple functions synergy. Finally, this paper suggests that future research should integrate multiple disciplinary approaches such as materials science, chemical engineering, and artificial intelligence to facilitate the transition of MOF coatings from the laboratory to practical applications, thereby providing a new paradigm for the development of a new generation of metal corrosion protection technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20834,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Organic Coatings","volume":"213 ","pages":"Article 109902"},"PeriodicalIF":7.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109944
Xiaohua Chen, Hongzhi Cui, Lingyun Tang, Jinlai Yang, Cheng Man
Motivated by the demand for enhanced coating toughness and self-healing capabilities in polar low-temperature environments, a pH-responsive active filler, which was named as PDA@BTA@MOF, was synthesized through the layer-by-layer self-assembly of a metal–organic framework (MOF), benzotriazole (BTA) corrosion inhibitor molecules, and polydopamine (PDA). And then, the obtained fillers denoted as, was incorporated into an epoxy resin to prepare a composite coating (termed the PDA coating) that exhibited superior toughness and excellent low-temperature corrosion protection. Physicochemical characterization revealed that the PDA@BTA@MOF filler possesses a core-shell structure with cubic BTA@MOF as the core and PDA nanoparticles forming the shell, and the special structure ensure that the PDA@BTA@MOF filler could uniformly disperse within the PDA coating matrix. The active filler could significantly enhance the toughness, barrier properties against corrosive media penetration, and adhesion under various conditions of the PDA coating, primarily attributed to mechanisms such as the “pinning effect”. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and salt spray tests reveals that the PDA coating containing PDA@BTA@MOF filler possesses more excellent anti-corrosion resistance that the pure epoxy coating (EP coating). Even under harsh alternating freeze-salt spray test conditions, where the diffusion of corrosive media through the is coating significantly accelerated and adhesion was substantially degraded, the PDA coating maintained remarkable protective efficacy. Furthermore, immersion tests and EIS analysis on scratched samples confirmed the pH-responsive release behavior of the PDA@BTA@MOF particles and the effective self-healing functionality of the PDA coating.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109901
Erlina Nurul Aini , Novitri Hastuti , Ni Putu Ratna Ayu Krishanti , Greitta Kusuma Dewi , Fitriani , Mutia Herni Ningrum , Farah Fahma , Luthfi Hakim , Wahyu Ramadhan , Muhamad Alif Razi , Heru Satrio Wibisono , Lulu Aprilia Damayanti , Vina Al Qibtiya
Ensuring the quality of traded commodities is essential for food safety and consumer suitability. Horticultural products are particularly vulnerable to microbial spoilage, presenting a considerable challenge for their shelf life in trade and distribution. Food coating technology has emerged as an effective approach to extend the preservation period of perishable products. This study presents the development of an antibacterial coating utilizing carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) sourced from oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) in conjunction with ginger extract as an antibacterial agent. The results indicated that OPEFB CMC antimicrobial coating effectively preserved the freshness of tomatoes, as evidenced by critical characteristics such as total soluble solids (TSS), fruit firmness, and vitamin C concentration. The OPEFB-derived CMC in this study demonstrated lower values of degree of substitution, molecular weight, and viscosity compared to commercial CMC. However, when formulated as a coating, it exhibited comparable or even enhanced efficacy in preserving tomatoes, especially with the incorporation of ginger extract into the OPEFB-based coating. Tomatoes coated with OPEFB-CMC containing 5 % ginger extract exhibited outstanding quality, with a vitamin C concentration of 25 ppm, total soluble solids (TSS) of 6.2°Brix, and fruit firmness of 550 N after 21 days of storage, representing the highest values among all coating formulations. The findings indicate that CMC derived from OPEFB may serve as a viable material for food coating applications.
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