Corrosion and Protection
A section of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Section Information
This section of Metals covers the degradation of materials via corrosion and the methods and mechanisms to protect them. It focuses on the corrosion phenomenon, including advanced mechanisms, efficient testing techniques and the main influencing factors, and finding the most suitable procedures to avoid or slow down its propagation, such as coatings, inhibitors or cathodic protection, among others.
It is well-known that corrosion causes important economic losses in a number of materials and environments, from the chemical and automotive industries to marine structures. Moreover, the disposal and further substitution of the damaged elements involves an additional consumption of natural resources. Thus, in order to contribute to more sustainable development, new strategies must be defined to extend the life of both existing and new structures.
The subject of corrosion has been a common research topic over the years, but more advanced knowledge is still required to win the battle against this problem. A complete understanding of this phenomenon will guarantee an improved design to reduce the dramatic consequences. The definition of precise testing techniques, adapted to the specific corrosion condition, will be essential to be able to assess a reliable service life. In addition, the corrosion protection methods must be correctly defined to achieve the required safety level.
Then, contributions that offer solutions to this generalized problem, adapted to the specific field or industry, are welcome. The submission of manuscripts touching on the most recent advances is encouraged. The purpose of this section is to assist designers in finding an improved strategy for each particular corrosive environment.
Topics covered in this section:
- Corrosion mechanisms and methods
- Corrosion in the energy industries
- Corrosion in the transportation industries
- Atmospheric and marine corrosion
- High temperature oxidation
- Corrosion of steel in concrete
- Inhibitors
- Cathodic protection
- Metallic and nonmetallic coatings
- Smart corrosion protection strategies
- Other protective films and pretreatments
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Corrosion Science and Engineering: Recent Research, Insights, and Challenges (Deadline: 30 August 2022)
- Corrosion and Protection of Stainless Steels (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Performance and Behaviour of Metallic Nuclear Fuels and Cladding Materials (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Corrosion and Surface Modification of Metallic Materials (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Mechanical Failure and Metal Degradation of Ships and Marine Structures (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Surface Engineering of Steels (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Advances in Anti-corrosion Polymeric and Paint Coatings on Metals: Preparation, Adhesion, Characterization and Application (Deadline: 31 August 2022)
- Investigations on Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Alloys and Compounds (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- Research on Corrosion and Protection Technology of Metal Matrix Composite (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- Corrosion and Protection of Metallic Materials (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- Wear and Corrosion Behavior of High-Entropy Alloy (Deadline: 30 September 2022)
- High Temperature Corrosion or Oxidation of Metals and Alloys (Deadline: 31 October 2022)
- Wear- and Corrosion-Resistant Cermet Coatings (Deadline: 31 October 2022)
- Corrosion Behavior of Carbon Steels in Natural and Industrial Environments (Deadline: 31 October 2022)
- Environmental Degradation of Multi-Principal-Element Alloys: Aspects of Corrosion and High-Temperature Oxidation (Deadline: 31 October 2022)
- Amorphous and High-Entropy Alloy Coatings (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Electrochemical Properties of Metallic Coatings (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Corrosion Behavior of Magnesium Alloys (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Green Corrosion Inhibitors for Metallic Materials (Deadline: 30 November 2022)
- Predicting and Preventing Corrosion of Metals in Different Environments (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Corrosion Prediction in Different Environment (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Metal Degradation: Synergism between Corrosion and Wear (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Trends in Technology of Surface Engineering of Metals and Alloys (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Advances in Metal-Based Thermal Spray Coatings (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Corrosion and Protection of Lightweight Engineering Materials: Mg Alloys, Al Alloys, Ti Alloys and Other Related Metals (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Corrosion Detection and Protection of Steel Pipelines (Deadline: 31 December 2022)
- Corrosion Electrochemical Measurement, Analysis and Research (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Corrosion and Protection Technology of Metal Matrix Composites (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Green Inhibitors for Metal Corrosion (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Advances in Corrosion and Protection of Materials (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Surface Treatment and Coatings for Metals (Deadline: 31 January 2023)
- Applications of Electrochemistry in Corrosion Science and in Practice (Deadline: 28 February 2023)
- Surface Treatment and Functionalization of Metal Materials: Electrochemical, Catalytic, Bioactivity, Corrosion and Wear Behaviour (Deadline: 31 May 2023)
- Recent Advances in Corrosion Electrochemistry and Corrosion Inhibitor (Deadline: 31 July 2023)
- Electro-Oxidation and Corrosion of Metal Electrodes (Deadline: 31 July 2023)
- Environmentally-Assisted Degradation of Metals and Alloys (Deadline: 31 August 2023)