Corrosion Mitigation and Protection of Metals and Alloys
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: coatings; corrosion protection; surface analysis; DFT; Monte Carlo simulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The corrosion of metals and alloys remains one of the most persistent challenges affecting a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, transportation, and manufacturing. The degradation of metallic materials leads not only to significant economic losses but also to safety hazards and environmental concerns. Understanding corrosion mechanisms and developing efficient, sustainable protection strategies is therefore essential for advancing modern technologies and ensuring the long-term reliability of engineered systems.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue on “Corrosion Mitigation and Protection of Metals and Alloys,” which seeks to showcase the latest research developments and innovative solutions in this critical field.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in corrosion science, mitigation strategies, and protective technologies that enhance the performance and durability of metallic materials. It aligns with the scope of Materials, which covers the design, characterization, processing, and application of advanced materials. Contributions exploring corrosion mechanisms, electrochemical behavior, advanced coatings, inhibitors, modeling, and environmentally friendly protection methods are particularly encouraged. The Special Issue seeks to bridge fundamental understanding with practical engineering solutions to support sustainable material design and long-term performance.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and review papers are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Corrosion mechanisms and electrochemical analysis;
- Protective coatings and surface engineering;
- Green and sustainable corrosion inhibitors;
- Nanomaterials for corrosion protection;
- High-temperature or marine corrosion;
- Modeling, simulation, and predictive approaches;
- Smart/self-healing protective systems;
- Corrosion behavior in harsh or industrial environments.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Nadia Arrousse
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- corrosion
- corrosion inhibition
- green inhibitors
- electrochemical studies
- DFT
- Monte Carlo simulation
- dynamic simulation
- surface analysis
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