Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of Metals/Alloys
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 281
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Interests: stainless steels; duplex stainless steel; heat-resistant steels; creep-resistant steels; corrosion; powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing; surface engineering; laser processing of metals; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The corrosion of metals and alloys remains one of the most critical challenges in materials engineering. It affects the durability, safety, and performance of products and systems in a range of industries, including energy, construction, transport, and biomedical applications. Despite significant advances in alloy design, protective coatings, and surface engineering, the complex mechanisms of corrosion in different environments and operating conditions require ongoing research. This Special Issue, entitled “Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of Metals/Alloys”, aims to provide a platform for researchers and engineers to share recent advances in our understanding of corrosion phenomena and in the development of innovative protection strategies. Topics include fundamental studies of electrochemical processes, environmental degradation, localised corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking, as well as advanced approaches such as nanostructured coatings, corrosion inhibitors, surface modifications, and sustainable corrosion protection technologies. Contributions addressing modelling, testing methods, and case studies from industrial applications are also encouraged. By bringing together theoretical, experimental, and applied perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to promote knowledge exchange and highlight practical solutions for extending the service life of metallic materials. Potential authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, or case reports that contribute to advancing corrosion science and protective technologies.
Dr. Zbigniew Brytan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- corrosion mechanisms
- corrosion protection
- metallic alloys
- surface engineering
- protective coatings
- corrosion inhibitors
- stress corrosion cracking
- localized corrosion
- electrochemical methods
- service life extension
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