Study on Electrochemical Behavior and Corrosion of Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 98
Special Issue Editors
Interests: material characterization; coating; surface engineering; corrosion; aluminum alloys; electrochemistry
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Interests: aluminum composites; surface modification; FSW; corrosion; electrochemistry
Interests: material characterization; coating; surface engineering; corrosion; aluminum alloys; electrochemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Understanding the electrochemical properties of materials is crucial for their proper selection, handling, as well as for extending their service life.
As new materials and manufacturing techniques are developed, it becomes increasingly important to continuously characterize their properties. However, electrochemical characterization often takes a backseat to mechanical characterization, limiting the potential applications of these new materials across various engineering fields due to a lack of data on their electrochemical properties.
By understanding electrochemical processes and applying protective coatings, we can significantly reduce economic losses, decrease raw material consumption, and prevent unnecessary risks associated with failures. Furthermore, advancements in engineering demand materials with specific electrochemical properties, such as those required for catalytic processes or energy production and storage, which must become more efficient to lower costs.
For these reasons, this Special Issue aims to bring together research on advances in electrochemical characterization, corrosion studies and protection, as well as new applications and developments in this field.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Electrochemical characterization of materials;
- Corrosion kinetics and passivity;
- Mechanisms and methods of corrosion control;
- Corrosion inhibitors;
- Cathodic protection;
- Protective coatings;
- Surface pretreatments.
Dr. Raul Figueroa
Prof. Dr. Gloria Pena
Guest Editors
Dr. David Álvarez
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- corrosion protection
- coating
- electrochemical behavior
- corrosion inhibitors
- passivation
- EIS
- surface modification
- corrosion control
- surface pretreatments
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