Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Metallic Materials and Coatings

Dear Colleagues,

Corrosion resistance and mechanical properties has been the most concern for application and development of metallic material and coatings. The microstructure of metal is closely related to its performance, either for corrosion or mechanical performance. The investigation of the relationship between structure and properties has been and will be the most functional method, to uncover the mechanism for enhancing the performance of metal and offer the foundation for developing new-era materials.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Fundamentals and application of metallic materials, coatings and microstructure characterization;
• Processes for coating deposition and modification, and the investigation of functional, protective and decorative coatings;
• Characterization techniques for metallic materials and coatings;
• Corrosion, wear, fatigue and fracture of metallic materials and coatings.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Siyuan Lu
Dr. Wenjun Lu
Guest Editors

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