Enhanced corrosion protection of bronze artifacts with self-healing coatings: the role of micro/nano containers

• Published in: Discover applied sciences Vol. 7; no. 9; pp. 965 - 36
• Main Authors: Menofy, Sh. M., Rifai, M. M., Abdel Ghany, N. A., Fadl, A. M., Elmetwaly, M. S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.09.2025; Springer Nature B.V; Springer
• Subjects: Alloys; Applied and Technical Physics; Autonomous mechanism; Bronze artifacts; Bronzes; Chemistry/Food Science; Coatings; Conservation; Containers; Copper; Corrosion; Corrosion inhibitors; Corrosion prevention; Cultural resources; Damage; Earth Sciences; Engineering; Environment; Humidity; Life span; Materials Science; Micro/nano containers; Nanotechnology; Non-autonomous mechanism; Protective coatings; Radiation; Review; Self healing materials; Self-healing anticorrosion coatings; Solvents; Sustainable materials; Self-healing anticorrosion coatings; Micro/nano containers; Bronze artifacts; Autonomous mechanism; Non-autonomous mechanism
• ISSN: 3004-9261; 2523-3963; 3004-9261; 2523-3971
• DOI: 10.1007/s42452-025-07109-8

In a world where the preservation of cultural heritage has gained increasing significance, metallic artifacts stand out as invaluable treasures that require specialized protection from corrosion and damage. While traditional conservation methods often aim to control and minimize damage, self-healing...