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Anti-Corrosion Materials and Coatings

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 2180

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Zhaolei Li

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Department of Polymer Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
Interests: research focuses on metal corrosion and protection, with particular emphasis on anti-corrosion applications of high-performance polymer-based composites, especially stimuli-responsive and self-healing systems
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Dr. Meng Cheng

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School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Interests: self-healing coatings
Dr. Lu Shen

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
Interests: anti-corrosion coating; control of filler surface/interface; intelligent coating

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Corrosion under extreme service conditions—high salinity and humidity, large temperature gradients and thermal shocks, high pressure, radiation, microbial activity, erosive wear by sand/ice, and coupled electro-mechanical loading—continues to threaten the reliability and lifetime of metallic assets. Polymer-based coatings and polymer–inorganic hybrids offer unique opportunities to combine robust barrier performance with active protection functions such as stimuli-responsive release, damage sensing, and autonomous self-healing. This Special Issue aims to gather recent advances that connect molecular/materials design with rigorous durability assessments and mechanistic understanding, thereby accelerating the translation of smart protective systems from laboratory concepts to field-relevant applications.

We welcome original research, reviews, and communications on the following topics:

  • Stimuli-responsive and self-healing coatings (capsule/vascular systems, dynamic covalent networks);
  • Hybrid and nanocomposite barriers (graphene, MXene, LDH/MOF, sol–gel and ceramer films) with controlled microstructure and transport;
  • Adhesion engineering and interfacial chemistry at metal–polymer interfaces to mitigate under-film corrosion and delamination;
  • Transport phenomena (water/ion uptake, permeability, free-volume control) and quantitative correlations between condensed-state transitions and barrier properties;
  • Multifunctional coatings for the marine/offshore, aerospace, automotive, energy, and infrastructure sectors (anti-fouling, anti-icing, erosion/wear resistance, flame retardancy, sensing);
  • Accelerated testing and durability modeling, including EIS (breakpoint frequency, equivalent-circuit analysis), salt-spray/prohesion, immersion, cyclic corrosion, and coupled UV/thermal/humidity aging;
  • Sustainable solutions, including low-VOC/solvent-free processing, recyclable matrices, and life-cycle assessment.

Submissions that integrate advanced characterization (e.g., DSC/DMA/rheology, XPS, XRD, EIS, neutron/synchrotron methods) with modeling or field validation are especially encouraged. We look forward to your contributions

Dr. Zhaolei Li
Dr. Meng Cheng
Dr. Lu Shen
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • anti-corrosion coatings
  • anti-fouling coatings
  • biodegradable coatings
  • self-healing coatings
  • reliability coatings
  • smart coatings

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Inhibition Performance of Surface-Modified Carbon Dots for Mild Steel in 0.5 M H2SO4
by Yi Sui, Lijia Liu, Ruozhou Wang, Ruby Aslam, Yi Sun, Wenjing Yang, Wei Feng and Qihui Wang
Coatings 2026, 16(5), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16050568 - 8 May 2026
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Mild steel is prone to corrosion due to environmental factors like humidity, O2, salt, pH, and pollutants. Corrosion inhibitors offer a practical solution to this problem. This study involved synthesising protein-based carbon dots from waste oyster meat via a hydrothermal reaction. [...] Read more.
Mild steel is prone to corrosion due to environmental factors like humidity, O2, salt, pH, and pollutants. Corrosion inhibitors offer a practical solution to this problem. This study involved synthesising protein-based carbon dots from waste oyster meat via a hydrothermal reaction. These CDs were subsequently modified with stearic acid to enhance their hydrophobicity. Unmodified and modified CDs were tested for their corrosion inhibition properties using weight loss and electrochemical measurements in 0.5 mol/L H2SO4. The findings showed that the modified CDs achieved a corrosion inhibition efficiency of up to 93.19% at 100 mg/L. This improvement is attributed to the enhanced hydrophobicity of the modified CDs, which enables them to form a more effective protective film. The research emphasises the potential of modified CDs as a promising approach for the high-value utilisation of waste resources and the development of corrosion inhibitors from biomass sources. Full article
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Slip Factors of Coated Faying Surfaces in High-Strength Bolted Connections: Experimental Evaluation and Code Implications
by Linfeng Lu, Zeyang Yu, Mengyang Liu, Jie Pei and Songlin Ding
Coatings 2026, 16(1), 49; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16010049 - 2 Jan 2026
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To evaluate the slip resistance of high-strength bolted friction-type connections subjected to different corrosion-protection treatments, calibration tests were performed on six representative faying-surface conditions: sand-blasted (uncoated), epoxy zinc-rich primer, waterborne inorganic zinc-rich coating, alcohol-soluble inorganic anti-corrosion anti-slip primer, a complete multi-layer protective coating [...] Read more.
To evaluate the slip resistance of high-strength bolted friction-type connections subjected to different corrosion-protection treatments, calibration tests were performed on six representative faying-surface conditions: sand-blasted (uncoated), epoxy zinc-rich primer, waterborne inorganic zinc-rich coating, alcohol-soluble inorganic anti-corrosion anti-slip primer, a complete multi-layer protective coating system, and cold galvanizing. Fifteen test groups comprising 45 tensile specimens were examined to determine slip factors, which were then compared with values recommended in domestic and international design standards. The results show that sand-blasted surfaces (W type) exhibit stable slip factors of μ = 0.43–0.45; alcohol-soluble inorganic primer surfaces (S type) provide the highest slip resistance with μ = 0.49–0.51, representing an increase of approximately 13%–18% compared with sand-blasted surfaces; and cold-galvanized surfaces (D type) achieve favourable performance with μ ≈ 0.44. Waterborne inorganic zinc-rich surfaces (A type) yield μ ≈ 0.33, corresponding to a reduction of about 25%, and are suitable for non-slip-critical connections. In contrast, epoxy zinc-rich primers (C type) and complete multi-layer coating systems (X type) present lower slip factors of μ = 0.26–0.28 and μ ≈ 0.23, corresponding to reductions of approximately 35%–45% and about 50%, respectively, indicating that the X-type treatment is unsuitable for slip-critical applications. The influence of bolt diameter is limited, with slip-factor variations within 5%–8% under the same surface condition, and no statistically significant effect confirmed by two-way ANOVA. These findings provide a quantitative experimental basis for the design, classification, and future standardization of friction-type bolted connections with coated faying surfaces. Full article
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Research Progress on Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN) Materials: From Coatings to Nanoparticles for Enhanced Mechanical Property and Corrosion Protection: A Review
by Zongneng Zheng, Di Liu, Xinming Sun, Yinghu Wang, Hui Zhao and Jianyan Xu
Coatings 2026, 16(3), 316; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16030316 - 5 Mar 2026
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Titanium carbonitride (TiCN) has emerged as a significant material, bridging the gap between traditional binary carbides and nitrides to offer a comprehensive combination of superior mechanical strength, exceptional wear resistance, and excellent chemical stability. This review comprehensively surveys the research progress in TiCN [...] Read more.
Titanium carbonitride (TiCN) has emerged as a significant material, bridging the gap between traditional binary carbides and nitrides to offer a comprehensive combination of superior mechanical strength, exceptional wear resistance, and excellent chemical stability. This review comprehensively surveys the research progress in TiCN materials, tracing their evolution from coating technologies to the forefront of nanoparticle synthesis and application. We begin by examining conventional physical vapor deposition (PVD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques for producing TiCN coatings, highlighting their roles in extending the service life of cutting tools, forming tools, and components subjected to abrasive and corrosive environments. The discussion then shifts to the synthesis of TiCN nanoparticles, covering advanced methods such as laser ablation, solvothermal processes, and precursor pyrolysis, with a critical analysis of their advantages and limitations in controlling particle size, morphology, and stoichiometry. The enhancement in the nanoscale formulation of TiCN on mechanical properties including hardness, fracture toughness, and load-bearing capacity is through grain refinement and nanocomposite strengthening mechanisms. Furthermore, the review delves into the corrosion protection mechanisms imparted by TiCN, whether as a dense coating/film or as a reinforcing nanophase in composite matrices. Finally, we identify current challenges in scalable synthesis and phase stability, and propose future directions, such as the development of multi-functional TiCN-based nanocomposites and hybrid coating architectures for next-generation applications in extreme environments. This work aims to provide a structured reference that connects fundamental material properties with applied technological advancements across the micro- to nanoscale. Full article
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