A new study made by Dr. Arezoo Assarian reveals that modern anti-corrosive coatings outperform traditional galvanizing in harsh marine and industrial environments.

While galvanizing protects steel for decades in mild settings, it can fail in less than 10 years under aggressive conditions. In comparison, multi-layer epoxy systems and smart self-healing coatings last more than 20–30 years, with combined “duplex” systems offering up to 60 years of protection.

Experts say the future of corrosion protection lies in advanced coatings that deliver longer service life, greater versatility, and easier repair than galvanizing alone.