Review of nano-based smart coatings for corrosion mitigation: mechanisms, performance, and future prospects.

In response to environmental concerns about toxic corrosion inhibitors, nanomaterials have gained attention for their enhanced corrosion inhibition properties due to their high surface-to-volume ratio. This paper summarizes advancements in utilizing nanomaterials to control corrosion, exploring various preparation methods and effectiveness as inhibitors. Nano-based intelligent coatings have emerged as promising solutions, with this review examining their corrosion inhibition mechanisms, performance attributes, and future prospects.