Smart Coatings for the Corrosion Protection of Alloys
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 874
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface engineering; thermal spraying technology; wear-resistant coating; corrosion resistant coating; high temperature protective coating
Interests: surface engineering; corrosion mechanism; protective coating
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Corrosion of alloys is a significant issue that leads to substantial economic losses and performance degradation in various industries. Smart coatings have emerged as a promising solution in the field of surface engineering for the corrosion protection of alloys. These coatings possess unique properties that enable them to respond intelligently to environmental changes, thereby providing enhanced and long-term protection for alloys used in critical applications such as in the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries.
The corrosion process of alloys is complex and influenced by multiple factors including temperature, humidity, chemical species in the environment, and mechanical stress. Smart coatings address these challenges by incorporating advanced materials and functional components. Their design and development require an in-depth understanding and integration of knowledge from multiple disciplines including materials science, chemistry, physics, and electrical engineering, spanning from the micro- to the macro-scale.
Recent progress in materials research and nanotechnology has opened up new possibilities for creating smart coatings with tailored properties. These include the ability to self-heal when damaged, change their permeability in response to corrosion-inducing agents, or provide early-warning signals of potential corrosion. Advanced manufacturing techniques allow for precise control over the coating's structure and composition, enabling the optimization of its anti-corrosion performance under diverse and often harsh operating conditions.
The aim of this Special Issue, “Smart Coatings for the Corrosion Protection of Alloys”, is to provide a platform for researchers globally to share their latest original research findings, perspectives, and comprehensive reviews regarding the scientific and technological advancements in the development, characterization, and application of smart coatings for alloy corrosion protection.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis and deposition techniques of smart coatings for alloys.
- Innovative designs of smart coating compositions and structures to enhance corrosion resistance.
- Responsive mechanisms of smart coatings to corrosive stimuli.
- Integration of self-healing, sensing, and other smart functions in alloy-protecting coatings.
- Modeling and simulation of the interaction between coatings and corrosive environments.
- Applications of smart coatings in different alloy-based systems and industries.
- Application of Machine Learning in Intelligent Coating Preparation and Characterization.
Dr. Jibo Huang
Dr. Huanjie Fang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- alloy corrosion
- coating deposition
- advanced coating design
- corrosion
- high-temperature protection
- wear
- oxidation
- multi-factor coupling
- nondestructive testing and evaluation
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