Sharma, SanjaySanjaySharmaGirish, SanthoshSanthoshGirishNayaka, G. P.G. P.NayakaShiva Samhitha, S.S.Shiva SamhithaPilliadugula, RekhaRekhaPilliadugulaShivamurthy, B. P.B. P.ShivamurthyGurumurthy, S. C.S. C.GurumurthyRuiz-Robles, Mitchel A.Mitchel A.Ruiz-RoblesRojas, D.D.RojasSurabhi, SrivathsavaSrivathsavaSurabhi2026-07-072026-07-072025NPJ MATERIALS DEGRADATION, 9(1), 150 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-025-00698-02397-2106https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12740/24739Steel corrosion in saltwater costs over $2.5 trillion annually. This review highlights advancements in zinc and polymer-based coatings for marine protection. It covers traditional methods and emerging technologies like nanoparticle-enhanced alloys, conducting polymers, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), and 2D materials. These offer improved resistance, self-healing, and intelligent protection with a future focus on sustainability and extended service life for marine infrastructure.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessZN-NI ALLOYCARBON-STEELANTICORROSION PERFORMANCEGRAPHENE OXIDECOATINGSRESISTANCEBEHAVIORELECTRODEPOSITIONTEMPERATUREFILMReviewhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-025-00698-0