Benzotriazole loading in confined ZIF-8@mSiO 2 nanospaces for waterborne anticorrosion coatings

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance the durability and integrity of anticorrosion coatings using a benzotriazole-loaded nanocarrier.
• Developed a hierarchical BTA-ZIF-8@mSiO2 nanocarrier for benzotriazole immobilization.
• Engineered mesoporous silica shell to enhance coating features.
• Evaluated the coating's integrity and anticorrosion properties in controlled settings.
• The benzotriazole loading improved coating integrity as compared to standard formulations.
• Durable anticorrosion protection was demonstrated with enhanced performance metrics.
• Statistical analyses confirmed the effectiveness of the BTA-ZIF-8@mSiO2 system in different environmental conditions.