A recent review highlights the effectiveness of epoxy resin (ER) and epoxy phenolic resin (EPR)-based coatings in protecting steel and aluminum surfaces. Incorporating compounds like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, carbon nanotubes, and graphene oxide further enhances the coatings’ performance. Reading tip: Epoxy resinsDue to their outstanding properties, epoxy resins are more widely used in the coating industry than almost any other class of binder. In their new reference book “Epoxy Resins“, the authors Dornbusch, Christ and Rasing explain the basics of the chemistry of the epoxy group and use specific formulations to explain the use of epoxy and phenoxy resins in industrial coatings – including corrosion protection, floor coatings, powder coatings and internal can coatings. This article consolidates advancements, explores failure mechanisms, and provides insights into future predictive formulation strategies for corrosion protection.