Nanocomposite and Hybrid Coatings and Sealers for Corrosion Protection of Steel in Infrastructure Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The focus of this Special Issue is on newly-designed composite coatings for (low)carbon steel, obtained through electrodeposition or via electroless methods. The scope includes coating or composite design, innovative deposition technology, novel coating composition or structure, classic and/or self developed characterization methods, (multi-)functionality and performance in view of corrosion protection for steel. The target is application of coatings or composites for infrasturcture in highly aggressive environment or challenging operation conditions. The emphasis is on steel structures or steel reinforcement for reinforced concrete structures. The topic is broad, encompassing applications from road infrastructure to offshore applications.

In particular, the topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Nanocomposite coatings and sealers;
• Hybrid coatings;
• Coatings with self-repairing or self-healing properties;
• Coatings, trigering reversible oxidation/reduction on the steel substrate;
• Coatings for bio-corrosion control with improved functionality;
• Hybrids or bio-based coatings for hydrogen evolution control;
• Multifunctional coatings: improved barrier properties and specific inhibitive actions;
• Cost-effective and sustainable coatings in view biuld-in recyclability of civil structures.

Dr. D. A. (Dessi) Koleva
Prof. Dr. Nikolai Boshkov
Guest Editors

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