Protective Coatings/Films for Electrodes: Novel Materials and Corrosion Prevention Mechanisms
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Interests: photocathodic protection of metal materials; preparation and application of nano-titanium oxide; optical, mechanical, and electrical properties of nano-semiconductor materials; graphene-based protective coatings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the launch of a new Special Issue of the open access journal Coatings, "Protective Coatings/Films for Electrodes: Novel Materials and Corrosion Prevention Mechanisms”.
Corrosion remains a persistent challenge in industrial manufacturing, causing significant economic losses and safety risks. Among various mitigation strategies, electrode protection—particularly photocathodic protection (PCP)—stands out as an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution. By integrating photoelectric conversion with cathodic protection, PCP offers key advantages, including energy efficiency, minimal maintenance, broad applicability, and sustainability.
This Special Issue will address (but is not limited to) the following topics:
- Novel photoanode materials (e.g., BiVO4, TiO2, ZnIn2S4, CuBi2O4) and their heterostructures (Type II, S-scheme, Z-scheme) for improved charge separation and visible-light absorption.
- Advanced co-catalysts and modifiers (e.g., Co3S4, WO3, quantum dots, MOFs) to boost PCP’s kinetics and durability.
- Mechanistic insights into interfacial charge transfer, corrosion inhibition pathways, and long-term stability in harsh environments (e.g., seawater, chloride-rich media).
- Integrated systems combining PCP with self-healing coatings, high-entropy alloys, or electrochemical techniques.
- Innovative substrate engineering, including the development of nanotube arrays, porous films, and hybrid coatings for metals (e.g., 304/316 stainless steel, Q235 carbon steel).
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
Dr. Hong Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photocathodic protection
- corrosion prevention
- heterojunction photoanodes
- visible-light catalysis
- protective coatings/films
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