Environmental Corrosion and Oxidation of Alloy Coatings and Surfaces
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 1113
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electrochemical corrosion; high-temperature corrosion and oxidation; material engineering; material characterization; thermodynamics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
High-temperature/environmental corrosion and oxidation of metals (coatings/surfaces) and alloys (coatings/surfaces) are complex phenomena that occur when these materials are exposed to elevated temperatures (above 400 °C). Metals and their alloys exposed to ambient gases are often thermodynamically unstable and tend to react by forming scales, sulfides, carbides, nitrides, or a combination of corrosion products. The exact nature of the reaction products depends on the composition of the material and the environment in which it operates. Such corrosion reactions can lead to material degradation, including the loss of mechanical properties, thinning, and eventual failure. These deleterious effects have a significant impact on the performance and reliability of components and structures. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms and factors influencing high-temperature/environmental corrosion and oxidation is essential for the development of effective mitigation strategies and the selection of materials for high-temperature environments.
This Special Issue invites the submission of original research papers, short communications, and reviews focusing on corrosion mechanisms, kinetics, characterization of scales from both the structural and morphological perspectives, diffusion of the species involved in the processes, and other related topics. The scope includes metals and alloys exposed to elevated temperatures in various environments, including those containing oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, carbon, and halogens. Studies on the use of coatings for corrosion and hot corrosion protection are highly encouraged.
Dr. Rodrigo da Silva
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrochemical and chemical corrosion
- corrosion mechanism
- oxidation kinetics
- scale characterization
- corrosion thermodynamic calculation
- coatings for oxidation and corrosion protection
- design of high-temperature corrosion-resistant alloys
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