Corrosion Resistant Coatings in Civil Engineering
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editors
Interests: corrosion and protection of engineering structures; corrosion resistant coatings; coated rebar; multifunctional and intelligent coatings
Interests: new inorganic anti-corrosion technology for metals; corrosion protection of reinforced concrete structures; new civil engineering materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Corrosion remains one of the most significant challenges in civil engineering, particularly for infrastructure exposed to harsh environmental conditions. Corrosion-resistant coatings play a crucial role in protecting materials, extending the longevity of structures, and ensuring the safety and cost-effectiveness of engineering projects. This Special Issue aims to present the latest research and innovations in corrosion-resistant coatings, with a specific focus on their applications in civil engineering.
We invite original papers on a broad range of topics related to corrosion-resistant coatings in civil engineering, including but not limited to:
- Development and Performance of Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: Innovative coatings, including high-performance inorganic coatings, hybrid materials, and nanostructured coatings, are designed for enhanced corrosion resistance.
- Application of Coatings on Steel, Concrete, and Other Materials: Coatings for reinforcement bars, steel structures, pipelines, bridges, and other critical components in civil engineering.
- Durability and Long-Term Performance: Assessment and modeling of the durability of corrosion-resistant coatings under various environmental conditions, including marine, industrial, and aggressive urban atmospheres.
- Smart Coatings and Self-Healing Technologies: Emerging self-healing coatings, sensors, and intelligent coatings that offer real-time corrosion monitoring and self-repairing capabilities.
- Environmental and Sustainability Considerations: Eco-friendly corrosion protection methods, including non-toxic coatings, bio-based coatings, and coatings that contribute to sustainability in construction practices.
- Advancements in Coating Application Techniques: Innovative methods for applying corrosion-resistant coatings, such as electrochemical deposition, plasma spraying, and 3D printing of coatings.
- Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Successful case studies of corrosion-resistant coatings in real-world civil engineering projects, their performance analysis, and lessons learned.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest developments and innovations in corrosion-resistant coating technologies in civil engineering, sharing cutting-edge research and practical applications and providing valuable insights for improving the long-term durability and corrosion resistance of engineering structures.
Dr. Hao Qian
Prof. Dr. Dongming Yan
Dr. Yi Liu
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. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- corrosion-resistant coatings
- steel corrosion protection
- concrete coatings
- coated rebars
- durability and performance
- high-performance coatings
- inorganic coatings
- smart coatings
- protective coatings for infrastructure
- coating failure analysis
- durability testing
- real-world applications
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