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This research aims to develop coatings that self-heal using principles from photosynthesis to enhance their durability.

January 14, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A0 citations

Photosynthesis-Inspired Dual-Mode Self-Healing Coatings: Leveraging Peony-like ZnO for Corrosion Interception and Energy Harvesting

YDYinxia DongXi'an University of Architecture and Technology LTLibo TongXi'an University of Architecture and Technology XLXiangjun LiUniversiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

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This research aims to develop coatings that self-heal using principles from photosynthesis to enhance their durability.
Utilized silane-modified cellulose nanofibers in coatings
Applied peony-like zinc oxide for improved properties
Tested the coatings for corrosion resistance and energy harvesting capabilities
Coatings demonstrated effective self-healing properties under corrosive conditions
Significantly reduced corrosion damage compared to traditional coatings
Enhanced energy harvesting efficiency through photosynthesis-inspired design

Abstract

Corrosion degradation has a significant impact on metallic materials' service life, posing critical environmental, safety and related challenges. Inspired by the energydriven self-healing mechanism of photosynthesis, silane-modified cellulose nanofibers (KMC)...

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