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Rust prevention coating uses nanotech to self-repair and conquer corrosion


What if rust happened 600 times more slowly? AIBN researchers have engineered a single application ‘smart’ self-repairing coating to dramatically extend rust protection for buildings, bridges, cars and other steel components.

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