Abstract
A zirconium-based UiO-type UiO-66-(OH)2 metal-organic framework@carbon dot composite (Zr-MOF@CD) is synthesized through a facile solvent-free thermal method. The Zr-MOF@CD exhibits pH-responsive fluorescence behavior, which emits blue fluorescence for pH < 9 at an emission wavelength of 470 nm. At pH > 9, the fluorescence color turns from blue to yellow, with the emission behavior at 535 nm. Zr-MOF@CDs can serve as functional nanofillers in the epoxy coating for the fabrication of a smart coating, which can realize coating damage warning and metal corrosion reporting. The blue fluorescence can be observed in the area of coating damage with just a minor scratch. Once the scratch is severe enough to expose the metal substrate, the cathodic reaction of oxygen reduction in the corrosion galvanic cell causes an increased pH, where the emission of yellow fluorescence can be identified. The stable fluorescence response is free from the influence of concentration, time, temperature, and the interfering substance. Zr-MOF@CDs can also serve as nanocontainers for loading with the corrosion inhibitor and realizing the repairing of metal corrosion. The development of the smart coating with dual functions of autonomous reporting and repairing holds great potential to improve the lifetime of metals in various industrial applications.
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