Microstructure and Corrosion Properties of Materials
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Crystalline Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2025 | Viewed by 910
Special Issue Editors
Interests: coatings for corrosion protection; electrochemical deposition; electrochemical corrosion testing; cathodic delamination of polymers; surface characterization techniques; hydrogen permeation and trapping in metals and alloys
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Interests: electrochemistry; coating; surface treatment; conversion coating; functional/sol-gel coating; corrosion and control; polymers; supercapacitors and battery; hydrogen permeation; aluminum; lightweight metals
Interests: electrochemistry and corrosion; corrosion assessment and its prevention; smart coatings; hydrogen interaction in metals and alloys; materials, micro-, and mechano-electrochemistry; M3-electrochemsitry; high-temperature degradation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Corrosion remains a significant challenge across various industries, leading to substantial economic losses and environmental concerns. Therefore, it is essential to explore cutting-edge research and practical solutions to tackle this widespread issue. We are pleased to present this Special Issue, entitled "Microstructure and Corrosion Properties of Materials". This compilation of articles aims to highlight the latest breakthroughs in the field of electrochemical corrosion, shedding light on innovative research endeavors and effective strategies to combat corrosion.
This Special Issue covers a broad spectrum of topics related to electrochemical corrosion research and protection strategies, inviting researchers and practitioners to contribute their expertise and insights. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Fundamental Understanding of Corrosion Mechanisms: Investigating the underlying principles and mechanisms of electrochemical corrosion and correlating microstructure with corrosion properties.
- Innovative Electrochemical Characterization Techniques: Advancements in electrochemical techniques for corrosion analysis.
- Development of Corrosion-Resistant Materials: Novel materials and coatings designed to mitigate or prevent corrosion.
- Corrosion behavior of additive manufactured materials and coatings.
- Innovative solutions and preventive measures for corrosion in sustainable technologies, including energy devices such as electrolysers and fuel cells.
- Advanced Corrosion Prevention and Protection Strategies: Innovations in corrosion protection methods, such as inhibitor technologies, corrosion-resistant coatings, cathodic protection, and surface modification techniques.
- Case Studies and Industrial Applications: Practical applications of corrosion studies and protection strategies in industries.
We encourage researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that push the boundaries of knowledge in the field of electrochemical corrosion research and protection strategies.
We eagerly anticipate your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. J. Manoj Prabhakar
Dr. Yoganandan Govindaraj
Prof. Dr. Lakshman Neelakantan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- corrosion mechanism
- microstructure corrosion correlation
- electrochemical and surface characterization
- corrosion-resistant materials and coatings
- corrosion monitoring
- corrosion protection
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