A joint team from India and Germany has presented an innovative smart coating for corrosion protection of mild steel. The system is based on an epoxy/polyvinylidene fluoride (EPV) matrix incorporating two types of ZIF-8 particles: benzotriazole-loaded particles (ZBT) enabling self-healing through inhibitor release, and phenanthroline-modified particles (ZPH) acting as sensors for Fe²⁺ ion detection. Don’t miss this premier event for professionals focused on corrosion protection in demanding environments like offshore oil rigs, ships, pipelines, and civil engineering projects. By integrating corrosion protection, self-healing and visual self-reporting, this coating concept provides a multifunctional approach well suited for demanding industrial environments where both durability and condition monitoring are critical. Source: Chavhan, J. et al., Multifunctional Epoxy/PVDF smart coatings using ZIF-8 nanosensor for corrosion protection of mild steel: A study on synthesis and performance.