Water and oxygen can make metals oxidize and rust, but researchers have found many ways to prevent this damage.

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Nanocoatings may consist of metal nanoparticles including silver, copper, gold, zinc, titanium, and aluminum, while nonmetallic compounds used in nanocoatings may be carbon-based in the form of ...