A review article on application of ZnO-based nanocomposite materials in environmental remediation

Enhancing anticorrosive performance of epoxy‐based ZnO nanocomposite coatings via 3‐(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate modification

“…Among the various nanoadditives investigated for epoxy matrices, nano zinc oxide (ZnO) has garnered significant attention due to its multifaceted properties and versatile applications. [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] Nano ZnO, composed of zinc and oxygen atoms arranged in a hexagonal crystal lattice, exhibits unique physical, chemical, and optical characteristics that make it an attractive candidate for enhancing epoxy resin performance. The nano ZnO has long been recognized for its remarkable properties, which include a high surface area, excellent UV absorption, transparency in the visible spectrum, and photocatalytic activity.…”

“…The nano ZnO has long been recognized for its remarkable properties, which include a high surface area, excellent UV absorption, transparency in the visible spectrum, and photocatalytic activity. [21][22][23][24][25][26] These attributes have led to its utilization in diverse fields, ranging from electronics and optoelectronics to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. [21][22][23][24][25][26] In recent years, researchers have explored the potential of nano ZnO as a reinforcing nanofiller in epoxy composites, and the results have been promising.…”

“…[21][22][23][24][25][26] These attributes have led to its utilization in diverse fields, ranging from electronics and optoelectronics to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. [21][22][23][24][25][26] In recent years, researchers have explored the potential of nano ZnO as a reinforcing nanofiller in epoxy composites, and the results have been promising. [18][19][20] One of the key advantages of incorporating nano ZnO into epoxy matrices is its ability to enhance the UV resistance of the resulting nanocomposites.…”

“…By effectively incorporating these nanomaterials, researchers aim to achieve a range of desirable outcomes, including enhanced properties such as mechanical properties (tensile strength, fracture toughness, and flexural modulus), thermal stability, electrical conductivity, flame retardant, barrier properties against gas and moisture permeation. Among the various nanoadditives investigated for epoxy matrices, nano zinc oxide (ZnO) has garnered significant attention due to its multifaceted properties and versatile applications 18–26 . Nano ZnO, composed of zinc and oxygen atoms arranged in a hexagonal crystal lattice, exhibits unique physical, chemical, and optical characteristics that make it an attractive candidate for enhancing epoxy resin performance.…”

“…Nano ZnO, composed of zinc and oxygen atoms arranged in a hexagonal crystal lattice, exhibits unique physical, chemical, and optical characteristics that make it an attractive candidate for enhancing epoxy resin performance. The nano ZnO has long been recognized for its remarkable properties, which include a high surface area, excellent UV absorption, transparency in the visible spectrum, and photocatalytic activity 21–26 . These attributes have led to its utilization in diverse fields, ranging from electronics and optoelectronics to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals 21–26 .…”