Electrochemical Corrosion of Materials: Mechanisms and Protection

Dear Colleagues,

Electrochemical corrosion remains a significant challenge in industries such as energy, transportation, and marine engineering, resulting in substantial economic losses and safety risks. Understanding its mechanisms and developing effective protection strategies are essential for enhancing material durability and sustainability.

This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing the fundamental understanding of various corrosion mechanisms (e.g., pitting corrosion, microbiologically influenced corrosion, galvanic corrosion, corrosion fatigue, atmospheric corrosion, stray current corrosion, etc.), spanning the fields of energy, transportation, and engineering. It also seeks to promote innovations in protection technologies, such as advanced coatings, corrosion-resistant alloys, efficient inhibitors, and optimized cathodic protection systems.

We invite contributions addressing the following:

• Mechanistic studies: atomistic simulations, electrochemical kinetics, and interfacial processes.
• Advanced protection: smart coatings, efficient inhibitors, self-healing materials, and bio-inspired strategies.
• Environmental impacts: corrosion in extreme conditions (high temperature, H₂S/CO₂ environments).
• Sustainability: low-toxicity inhibitors and lifecycle assessments of protective systems.

Original research articles, review papers, and case studies that highlight experimental, theoretical, or computational advancements are invited. Submissions should focus on innovation, scalability, and applicability to real-world challenges. This Special Issue is dedicated to bridging the gap between mechanistic insights and practical solutions, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration in the development of corrosion-resistant materials.

Dr. Wencheng Wang
Guest Editor

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