Nanocoatings and anti-corrosion strategies: anti-corrosion solutions in medical devices

• S.G. Yuldashova^1,2, N.Sh. Muzaffarova², A.K. Nomozov¹, M.A. Shaymardanova¹, S.S. Durmanova¹, A.M. Esanov³, E.I. Sharipov⁴, N.B. Uralov⁵, Y.Sh. Bozorov⁶, J.N. Todjiev^7,8 and Sh.S. Nazirov⁹

¹ Department of Chemical Engineering, Termez State University of Engineering and Agrotechnologies, 190100 Termez, Uzbekistan
² Department of Medical and Biological Chemistry, Termez branch of Tashkent State Medical University, 190111 Termez, Uzbekistan
³ Department of Uzbek laanguage and literature, Termez University of Economics and Service, 190111 Termez, Uzbekistan
⁴ Termez state pedagogical institute, 191204 Termez, Uzbeksitan
⁵ Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Termez State University, 190111 Termez, Uzbekistan
⁶ Department of Organic Chemistry Termez State University, 190111 Termez , Uzbekistan
⁷ Department of Chemistry, National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, 100174 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
⁸ Department of Chemical Sciences, EMU University, Tashkent 100100, Uzbekistan
⁹ Laboratory of Functional Materials of the Center for Advanced Technologies under the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 100174 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Abstract: Corrosion and biofouling of metallic materials represent critical challenges in biomedical devices, marine structures, and industrial systems, often leading to material degradation, device failure, and significant economic losses. In recent years, the development of multifunctional protective coatings has emerged as an effective strategy to improve the durability and performance of metallic substrates. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in anticorrosion and antibacterial coatings, with particular emphasis on nanostructured and multifunctional systems. Various coating materials – including polymeric matrices, ceramic layers, metal-organic frameworks, nanocomposites, and bio-based materials – are discussed in terms of their synthesis strategies, structural characteristics, and protective mechanisms. Special attention is given to nanocontainer-based coatings, self-healing systems, antimicrobial surfaces, and coatings capable of controlled drug release for biomedical implants. The mechanisms of corrosion in medical and marine environments, including microbiologically influenced corrosion and biofilm formation, are also examined. Recent studies demonstrate that integrating antibacterial agents, nanoparticles, graphene-based materials, antimicrobial peptides, and organic corrosion inhibitors significantly enhances the protective performance of coatings. Furthermore, emerging technologies such as smart self-healing polymers, MOF-based coatings, and nanostructured composite systems provide promising approaches for improving corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and long-term stability. Multifunctional coatings combining anticorrosion, antibacterial, and antifouling properties represent a key direction for the next generation of protective materials in biomedical and industrial applications.

Keywords: anticorrosion coatings, antibacterial coatings, multifunctional coatings, biofilm prevention

Int. J. Corros. Scale Inhib., 2026, 15, no. 3, 58-88
doi: 10.17675/2305-6894-2026-15-3-3

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