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Polymer-based coatings are a long-established category of protective coatings for metals and alloys regarding corrosion inhibition. The polymer films can degrade, and when coated on metallic substrates, the degradation facilitates moisture and oxygen...

Tribocorrosion, a research field that has been evolving for decades, has gained renewed attention in recent years, driven by increased demand for wear- and corrosion-resistant materials from biomedical implants, nuclear power generation, advanced man...

When introduced into the body, the implant interacts with biological environment and may suffer corrosion. In addition, when this implant is submitted to friction, it may degrade by tribocorrosion due to the simultaneous action of corrosion by the bo...

In this study, mechanical and electrochemical performance of borided additively manufactured (AM) and wrought 8620 low alloy steel were investigated and compared to their bare counterparts. The microstructure of borided 8620 exhibited the presence of...

Since 2011, there has been an international effort to evaluate the behavior of newer fuel rod materials for the retrofitting of existing light water reactors (LWR). These materials include concepts for the cladding of the fuel and for the fuel itself...

As a result of the exponential growth in the production of plastics and their extended degradation period, strong environmental concerns in association with the disposal of plastic waste have emerged. Pursuing sustainable solutions for managing plast...

This research article explores the potential of optical fibers as sensors, highlighting their ability to measure various parameters such as temperature, pressure, stress, and radiation dose. The study focuses on investigating the material compatibili...

The disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) and spent nuclear fuel (SF) presents a unique challenge for the prediction of the long-term performance of corrodible structures since HLW/SF containers are expected, in some cases, to have lifetimes...

Corrosion on the interface between a metal alloy, such as steel, and a wet, permeable non-metallic medium is of considerable practical interest. Examples include the interface between steel and water, the atmosphere or concrete, as for steel reinforc...

Hydrogen, due to corrosion processes, can degrade high strength steels (HSS) through embrittlement and stress corrosion cracking mechanisms. Scanning Kelvin probe (SKP) mapping of surface potential was applied, to visualize the locations with an incr...

Magnesium (Mg) has been explored during the last few decades in the biomedical industry as a biodegradable implant. However, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance are still big concerns for clinical use. Therefore, this study proposes a suit...

The corrosion-resistant properties of IronChromium–Aluminum (FeCrAl) alloys have been known for nearly a century. Since the 1950s, they have been explored for application in the generation of nuclear power. In the last decade, the focus has bee...

Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) of steel pipelines in high-pressure gaseous environments is a potential threat to the pipeline integrity. The occurrence of gaseous HE is subjected to associative adsorption of hydrogen molecules (H₂) at specific “ac...

Ti and Ti6Al4V alloy are extensively utilized in structural parts in engineering applications and the production of medical implants due to their excellent mechanical properties, lightweight, and high corrosion resistance. This study comprehensively...

This paper investigated carbon steel corrosion in an enclosed environment, where one set of steel was immersed in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution and another exposed to humid (condensation) conditions. The study employed electrochemical noise and electrochemi...

Most regulations on the manufacturing of concrete for reinforced concrete structures rest on durability models that consider the corrosion of reinforcements. Those models are based on factors such as humidity, frost, presence of chlorides, and intern...

Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are promising materials for temporary bone implants due to their mechanical properties and biocompatibility. The most challenging aspect of Mg-based implants involves adapting the degradation rate to the human body, whic...

The initial atmospheric corrosion of ZM (ZnAlMg)-coated steel in humid air (85% RH) and humid argon (85% RH) containing 320 ppb SO₂ was studied using in situ infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (IRRAS), FTIR-ATR focal plane array (FPA) imagin...

Molecular inhibitors added to the corrosive medium attacking metallic materials are a well-established way of combating corrosion. The inhibitive action proceeds via adsorption of the inhibitor on the surface to be protected. Aromatic building blocks...

The disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) and spent nuclear fuel (SF) presents a unique challenge for the prediction of the long-term performance of corrodible structures since the HLW/SF canisters are expected, in some cases, to have lifeti...

In the current study, the authors have listed the causes of common failures in hydro turbine blades. In the following, coatings, as one of the practical solutions that can be utilized in the hydropower industry, were selected for further investigatio...

This paper investigates the effect of the microstructure on the corrosion behavior of cold sprayed (CS) AA5083 compared to its wrought counterpart. It has been shown that the microstructure of CS aluminum alloys, such as AA2024, AA6061, and AA7075, a...

This paper addresses the interplay between electrical fields in the human body and the corrosion behavior of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, a prevalent orthopedic material. The study investigates the impact of alternative electrical signals at different frequencie...

The galvanic corrosion behavior of the AA7075–CS1018 couple was examined in dynamic electrolytes using the ZRA technique. A modified electrochemical setup was developed to support the use of thin-film gel and liquid electrolytes on metallic sur...

Anticorrosive organic coatings are usually tested with accelerated weathering methods to assess their anticorrosive performance. The results of lab testing often do not correlate well with results from field testing, which resembles the conditions of...

In this paper, time/frequency domain data processing was proposed to analyse the EN signal recorded during stress corrosion cracking on precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel in a chloride environment. Continuous Wavelet Transform, albei...

The alkali–aggregate reactivity (AAR) of concrete, long known for mass concrete, can also induce corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete structures. Several examples are given for which the origin of observed reinforcement corrosion and loss...

Recently, new surface treatments for the corrosion protection of Al alloys by forming self-healing layers have attracted the attention of many researchers. The authors of this paper have previously developed self-healing polyurethane coatings with mi...

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) in an alkaline silicate electrolyte containing nanosized sepiolite fibers was carried out on magnesium alloy AZ31. The mineral fibers were loaded with different corrosion inhibitors and incorporated in situ during...

This paper explores the roles of empiricism and determinism in science and concludes that the intellectual exercise that we call “science” is best described as the transition from empiricism (i.e., observation) to determinism, which is th...

In the present study, Mg-Al layered double hydroxide (Mg-Al/LDH) was synthesized on the surface of AZ31 Mg alloy substrate via in-situ hydrothermal treatment. Synthesis parameters were changed to determine their effect on the lateral size of LDH. For...

New environmental regulations have led to major changes in aluminum corrosion protection by prohibiting, for example, Cr(VI). Thus, the assessment of the corrosion behavior of Cr-free systems under atmospheric conditions is a major topic of interest...

Phenolic-epoxy coatings, which are designed to protect substrates from thermal damage, are widely applied in many fields. There remains an inadequate understanding of how such coatings change during their service life after exposure to various temper...

Corrosion of steel reinforcement is one of the primary causes of deterioration in reinforced concrete structures, significantly impacting their durability and structural performance. This review comprehensively examines various techniques used to eva...

We address here an important issue related to sensitization effects in Al5083 by mitigating the grain boundary precipitation of the beta phase and demonstrate that the addition of a small amount of boron to Al5083 impedes the precipitation of the bet...

Time series experiments were used to explore the fluid redox impact on the corrosion of Q125, 316L, and C276 steels in low-ionic-strength and neutral water at temperature and pressure conditions associated with low-temperature geothermal systems. Aft...

A conventionally cast CoNiFeMn_0.5Cr_1.5 alloy and two versions with 0.25 C & 3.7 Ta or 0.25 C & 3.7 Hf were tested in oxidation at 1000 °C for 50 h with thermogravimetric recording of the oxidation kinetic. In all cases, the obtained mass...

Copper has been proposed as a container material for the disposal of used nuclear fuel in a number of countries worldwide. The container materials will be subject to various corrosion processes in a deep geological repository, including radiation-ind...

This study analyzes the effects of varying H₂S and CO₂ concentrations and temperature on the pH of geothermal fluids flowing through superduplex S32750 stainless-steel pipelines, classified as corrosion-resistant alloys (CRAs). Corrosive decay is eva...

An impedance model based on the Volmer–Heyrovsky–Tafel mechanism was developed to study the kinetics of the hydrogen evolution reaction on polycrystalline gold electrodes at moderate overpotentials in aqueous H₂SO₄ (0.5 and 1.0 M) solutio...

The biocorrosion of carbon steel poses a risk for ships combining seawater and fuel in metal ballast tanks. Ballast tanks were simulated by duplicate reactors containing carbon steel coupons and either petroleum F76 (petro-F76), Fischer–Tropsch F76 (...

This review examines the impact of various aqueous electrolytes on hydrogen absorption and self-corrosion in magnesium (Mg) anodes. The discussion integrates both historical and recent studies to explore the mechanisms behind self-corrosion and anoma...

This study investigates the degradation of mechanical properties in CuZr metallic glasses (MGs) under cyclic loading using molecular dynamics simulations. Both as-cast (AC) and cryogenically thermal-cycled (TC) samples with Cu₃₆Zr₆₄ and Cu₆₄Zr₃₆ comp...

Corrosion has a significant impact on the economic and environmental sustainability of metal-based infrastructure and products. This position paper explores the intrinsic relationship between corrosion protection and sustainability, examining the eco...

Corrosion inhibitors are one of the best practices to prevent the far-reaching negative impacts of corrosion on ferrous alloys. A thorough understanding of their corrosion-inhibiting effects is essential for a sustainable economy and environment. Ani...

Research on bone regeneration has always been an intense and challenging field of tissue engineering. Biodegradable metals represent a novel class of biomaterials combining superior mechanical qualities with a capacity to promote bone growth. Among t...

Coastal reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers are often subjected to seawater splash and tidal action, leading to bottom corrosion of the steel reinforcement and thereby producing the corrosion–induced cracks of concrete. The increased risk of...

Ascorbic acid is widely used as an immunity-enhancing and antioxidant supplement for treating influenza and other virus-based illnesses. The lactone ring and the oxygenated groups make this system and derived structures attractive as possible environ...

The hydrolytic stability of thin poly(ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate), PECA, adhesive films on grit-blasted mild steel substrates was investigated using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Using this novel approach for such adhesive films, the effec...

Iron and iron-nickel alloy electrodeposits synthesized from sulfate-based electroplating baths were applied to a mild carbon steel substrate. Coated specimens were immersed in an oxygen-saturated, weak ammonium hydroxide solution (pH 9.5–10.0),...