Research Progress on Metal‐Organic Framework Materials in Corrosion‐Resistant and Antimicrobial Metal Functional Coatings
4 affiliations
- 1School of Materials Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non‐Ferrous Metals Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou China
- 2Gansu Medical Device Inspection and Testing Institute Lanzhou China
- 3Department of Orthodontics School of Stomatology Northwest Minzu University Lanzhou China
- 4Department of Materials Science and Engineering The University of Tennessee Knoxville Tennessee USA
Abstract
Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) hold significant potential across numerous advanced disciplines due to their exceptional properties, including high specific surface area, tunable porosity, structural diversity, and customizable functionality. Increasing attention has been directed toward employing MOFs in coatings that offer both antimicrobial activity and corrosion resistance. This review systematically summarizes the novel applications of MOFs in protective coatings for metal surfaces, with an in‐depth discussion of preparation techniques, microscopic structural regulation, protective performance, and mechanisms underlying corrosion resistance and antimicrobial action. Studies demonstrate that MOF‐based protective coatings fabricated through various methods can substantially enhance the corrosion resistance of metal substrates. Regarding antimicrobial activity, the synergistic and complementary effects of two primary mechanisms are emphasized: sustained release of metal ions achieves long‐term antibacterial activity, whereas photodynamic/photothermal effects enable rapid sterilization and biofilm disruption. Despite significant advances in dual‐protection applications using MOFs, critical technical challenges persist, including complex fabrication processes, cost management difficulties, limited biocompatibility, and insufficient long‐term stability. Future research should focus on optimizing fabrication protocols, reducing costs, improving biocompatibility, and enhancing long‐term stability to enable the widespread industrial application of these intelligent protective materials in high‐end equipment manufacturing and biomedical engineering.
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BibTeX
@article{zhao2026research,
title = {{Research Progress on Metal‐Organic Framework Materials in Corrosion‐Resistant and Antimicrobial Metal Functional Coatings}},
author = {Yuanzhang Zhao and Yunbo Lan and Qi Chang and Fei Zhou and Yongsheng Lin and Peter Kaehuei Liaw and Peiqing La and Faqi Zhan},
journal = {Rare Metals},
year = {2026},
month = jun,
doi = {10.1002/rar2.70377},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/rar2.70377},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Research Progress on Metal‐Organic Framework Materials in Corrosion‐Resistant and Antimicrobial Metal Functional Coatings
AU - Yuanzhang Zhao
AU - Yunbo Lan
AU - Qi Chang
AU - Fei Zhou
AU - Yongsheng Lin
AU - Peter Kaehuei Liaw
AU - Peiqing La
AU - Faqi Zhan
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/06/01
JO - Rare Metals
DO - 10.1002/rar2.70377
UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/rar2.70377
AB - Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) hold significant potential across numerous advanced disciplines due to their exceptional properties, including high specific surface area, tunable porosity, structural diversity, and customizable functionality. Increasing attention has been directed toward employing MOFs in coatings that offer both antimicrobial activity and corrosion resistance. This review systematically summarizes the novel applications of MOFs in protective coatings for metal surfaces, with an in‐depth discussion of preparation techniques, microscopic structural regulation, protective performance, and mechanisms underlying corrosion resistance and antimicrobial action. Studies demonstrate that MOF‐based protective coatings fabricated through various methods can substantially enhance the corrosion resistance of metal substrates. Regarding antimicrobial activity, the synergistic and complementary effects of two primary mechanisms are emphasized: sustained release of metal ions achieves long‐term antibacterial activity, whereas photodynamic/photothermal effects enable rapid sterilization and biofilm disruption. Despite significant advances in dual‐protection applications using MOFs, critical technical challenges persist, including complex fabrication processes, cost management difficulties, limited biocompatibility, and insufficient long‐term stability. Future research should focus on optimizing fabrication protocols, reducing costs, improving biocompatibility, and enhancing long‐term stability to enable the widespread industrial application of these intelligent protective materials in high‐end equipment manufacturing and biomedical engineering.
SN - 1001-0521
SN - 1867-7185
ER -