Improvements in the Durability of Concrete in Marine Environments
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 600
Special Issue Editors
Interests: steel passivation; rebar corrosion; coatings; cathodic protection; corrosion mechanisms; corrosion inhibitors; internal curing materials; self-healing materials; deterioration of concrete
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Interests: durability of concrete materials and structures; properties of concrete in marine environment; impact-resistant properties of concrete
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Interests: high-performance concrete; concrete durability; freeze–thaw damage; steam-cured concrete
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Interests: radiative cooling; multifunctional coating; coating; geopolymer; functional building materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Corrosion of steel reinforcement remains the predominant threat to the longevity of reinforced concrete infrastructure globally. This Special Issue of Buildings aims to advance our understanding of rebar corrosion, ranging from the fundamental breakdown of steel passivation to complex electrochemical mechanisms while showcasing the latest strategies for enhancing structural resilience.
Contributions should explore the multi-faceted approaches to combat rebar corrosion. These include advanced surface protection technologies such as novel coating systems and sustainable cathodic protection methods, alongside the effective use of migrating and embedded corrosion inhibitors. Complementing these defensive measures, this Special Issue will explore proactive material-level innovations designed to improve the intrinsic properties of concrete. These encompass the application of internal curing materials to mitigate early-age cracking and the development of advanced self-healing materials for autonomic damage repair.
By integrating studies on materials science, electrochemical principles, and structural performance, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive resource for understanding and mitigating the multifaceted deterioration of concrete. This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and practical application, offering valuable insights for researchers and engineers dedicated to designing more durable, sustainable, and intelligent concrete structures for the future. Submissions may explore a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following aspects: rebar corrosion and protection; advanced coating technology; durability enhancement; cement-based composites; self-healing materials; internal curing technology; corrosion inhibitor application; novel repair materials; or concrete deterioration mechanisms.
Dr. Xiaoying Zhang
Dr. Ning Li
Dr. Yong Yu
Dr. Ning Yang
Dr. Shicai Li
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- steel passivation
- rebar corrosion
- coating
- cathodic protection
- corrosion inhibitor
- internal curing materials
- self-healing materials
- freeze–thaw damage
- high-performance concrete
- deterioration of concrete
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