Metallic Materials and Alloys: Corrosion Protection, Mechanical Properties and Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: synthesis and characterization of semiconductors and nanomaterials; optical, electronic, and structural properties of functional coatings; photocatalysis; corrosion protection; controlled drug release
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metallic materials and alloys are the backbone of modern industry due to their exceptional mechanical performance and versatility. However, corrosion remains one of the primary challenges limiting their service life and compromising structural safety across critical sectors, such as the energy, construction, automotive, and aerospace industries. In parallel, the demand for lightweight, durable, and sustainable metallic systems continues to grow, requiring the development of advanced protection strategies and improved mechanical performance. Research in this field is crucial for enabling safer infrastructures, reducing maintenance costs, and addressing environmental considerations associated with material degradation.
This Special Issue aims to bring together innovative studies that deepen our understanding of corrosion mechanisms, protection technologies, and the mechanical characterization of metallic materials and alloys. This Issue aligns with the scope of Coatings by presenting interdisciplinary research on material development, functional coatings, and structure–property relationships. By focusing on corrosion resistance, mechanical behavior, and emerging industrial applications, this Special issue provides a platform for disseminating advances that have the potential to significantly impact the design of next-generation metallic systems. The collection aspires to gather at least 10 articles, which may be published as a dedicated book volume if this threshold is reached.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Corrosion mechanisms.
- Development and characterization of protective coatings.
- Surface treatments and modification techniques.
- Allow design for enhanced corrosion and wear resistance.
- Mechanical properties under dynamic and thermal loading.
- Microstructure-performance relationships.
- Testing methods for fatigue, toughness, and hardness.
- Sustainable strategies for corrosion mitigation.
- Advanced manufacturing processes and their effects on performance.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. José Saúl Arias-Cerón
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- corrosion
- metal alloys
- protective coatings
- mechanical properties
- wear resistance
- microstructure
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