Literature review reveals advancements in multifunctional polymer coatings for marine structures, highlighting durable, self-healing, and eco-friendly protective barriers.
Key Points
Synthesize recent progress in polymer coating technologies designed to protect ships, offshore structures, and submerged assets from marine corrosion.
Reviewed literature covering protective coating systems, including conductive polymers, nanocomposites, sustainable binders, and epoxy-polyurethane-silicone hybrids.
Evaluated protection mechanisms such as passive film formation, physical barrier enhancement, self-healing functionality, and antifouling capabilities.
Polymer coatings effectively mitigate marine degradation by combining mechanical resilience, low water permeability, and chemical resistance against harsh saline conditions.
Emerging developments in bio-inspired surfaces, smart self-healing matrices, and green nano-additives show strong potential to reduce maintenance costs while decreasing environmental toxicity.