pH-activated dynamic ionomer-acetal networks for self-healing and recyclable electrophoretic acrylic coatings

Key Points

• To develop pH-activated ionomer-acetal networks for self-healing coatings with anti-corrosion properties.
• Utilized electrophoretic deposition (EPD) to form coatings.
• Applied silane-modified MWCNTs to enhance coating roughness.
• Assessed self-healable and recyclable characteristics under pH variations.
• Coatings exhibited self-healing capabilities upon pH stimulation.
• Enhanced roughness led to improved anti-corrosion performance.
• Coatings provided effective delay of icing and facilitated rapid deicing.