Fatigue and Corrosion Behavior of Composite Materials: Challenges and Solutions
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mechanical testing for composite materials; finite element analysis; material science; fatigue analysis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: friction and wear of contacting surfaces; tribology of machine components; tribological tests; corrosion tests; corrosion protection; tribomaterials; materials and lubricants; tribology of mechanical processing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Composite materials, valued for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, are widely used, but their behavior under fatigue and corrosion presents challenges. Fatigue life prediction is difficult due to their complex structures and distinct damage mechanisms compared to metals. Additionally, exposure to moisture, chemicals, and salts accelerates degradation, affecting interfaces and reducing durability. Standard testing protocols and internal inspections still face significant limitations. Solutions involve the use of protective coatings, corrosion-resistant fibers, advanced monitoring techniques, and predictive modeling. To enhance durability, designs with damage tolerance and preventive maintenance strategies are essential. Surface treatments and sealants are employed to minimize moisture ingress, while non-destructive evaluation techniques like ultrasound, thermography, and embedded sensors facilitate early damage detection and real-time health monitoring. Maintenance strategies emphasizing regular inspections, predictive modeling, and designing for damage tolerance also extend the service life of composite structures.
This Special Issue will publish high-quality, original research papers, in the overlapping fields of the following:
- The effects of composite coating repairs on the mechanical strength of industrial structures;
- Mechanisms of fatigue damage in corrosive environments for composite structures;
- Methods for characterizing the fatigue and corrosion resistance of composite materials;
- Improving the mechanical characteristics of composite materials;
- Physical, chemical, and mechanical characteristics of composite materials;
- Case studies on corrosion failures and fatigue life assessment in marine composite structures;
- Modeling and simulation of fatigue–corrosion interaction in composites;
- Standards and certifications for fatigue and corrosion resistance in composite materials.
Dr. Alin Dinita
Prof. Dr. Razvan George Ripeanu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite materials
- fatigue testing
- environmental conditions for corrosion
- modeling, simulation, fatigue–corrosion interaction
- predictive models, fatigue effects
- destructive evaluation
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