Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oxidation and corrosion behaviors of metals and alloys
Interests: dvanced surface modification technologies; corrosion and degradation behavior
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oxidation and corrosion are critical concerns in a wide range of industrial applications, particularly where metallic materials are exposed to harsh environments such as high temperatures, humidity, or aggressive chemical agents. Understanding the mechanisms of surface degradation and developing innovative protection strategies are essential for improving the durability and performance of metals and alloys in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and infrastructure.
This Special Issue aims to bring together recent advances in the field of the oxidation and corrosion of metals and alloys, with a particular emphasis on surface modification techniques, corrosion and degradation behavior, and nanostructured coatings. We also welcome studies that explore the interplay between microstructure and corrosion behavior and new insights into high-temperature oxidation and advanced joining techniques.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced surface modification technologies for corrosion protection;
- Nanostructured surfaces and their impact on oxidation resistance;
- Corrosion and degradation behavior of metallic materials;
- High-temperature oxidation of alloys;
- Surface microstructure and corrosion mechanisms;
- Innovative coating techniques, including hot-dip and electrochemical methods;
- Advances in joining and welding techniques for corrosion-resistant alloys.
We believe that the contributions to this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into the fundamental and applied aspects of metallic corrosion and oxidation and help guide the development of next-generation materials and protection strategies.
Dr. Chunlong Cheng
Prof. Dr. Zheng Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oxidation resistance
- corrosion protection
- surface modification
- nanostructured coating
- degradation behavior
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