Materials with and without Coating-New Perspectives

Dear Colleagues,

In this Special Issue, we welcome original research papers and reviews focused on the complex relationships between the materials with and without coating, thin and thick films, surface and interfaces in their environment. In extenso we also accept corrosion and toxicology subjects concerning for this type of materials.

Corrosion, generally defined as a degradation of a material or its properties, by chemical reaction with the environment, currently affects all areas of the economy, from the integrated circuits to the reinforced concrete bridges, concerning a wide spectrum of industries. Today, the concept of corrosion has evolved in the broad sense of the word, being not limited to metals, but affecting polymers and ceramics as well. In terms of biomaterial applications, one of the major inconvenient aspects is the degradation, which occurs due to the material’s interaction with the human body or physiological fluids. The corrosion resistance can be considered a vital property for biomaterial components and it is associated with the problem of metallic ion release, potentially harmful for the organism. Allergic reactions to substances in products and devices, in both professional and private life, are a significant and growing health problem affecting large parts of the population. The corrosion and toxicity continues to attract research attention, not only because its high costs to our society, but also for its bearings on application of new and critical technologies.

Prof. Dr. Lucien Reclaru

Prof. Dr. Lavinia Cosmina Ardelean

Guest Editors

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