Electrochemical Approaches for Advanced Surface Engineering of Metals and Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion and Protection".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electrochemical surface engineering; corrosion and degradation mechanisms; functional and protective coatings
Interests: electrodeposition; electrocatalysis; corrosion; anti-corrosion protection; electrochemical hydrogen charging
Interests: surface treatment; coatings & films; wear and corrosion protection; microstructure characterisation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Electrochemical technologies have become important tools for tailoring the surface properties of metals and alloys, enabling precise control over chemistry, morphology and functionality. Techniques such as electrodeposition, anodization, electrochemical conversion and surface functionalization offer scalable, energy-efficient routes to enhance corrosion resistance, wear performance, catalytic activity, or interfacial compatibility. Driven by demands from energy, transportation, electronics and biomedical sectors, electrochemical surface treatments facilitate advances in durability, sustainability and multifunctionality. Recent progress in diagnostics, process modeling and nanostructured coatings further expands the scientific and technological impact of this research area.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which aims to present state-of-the-art research and reviews on electrochemical approaches for surface treatment of metals and alloys. The Issue aligns with the journal’s scope by emphasizing fundamental mechanisms, process–structure–property relationships and application-oriented performance of electrochemically modified surfaces. Contributions that bridge materials science, electrochemistry and engineering practice are particularly encouraged.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Electrodeposition and electrochemical synthesis of functional coatings (metallic, alloy, composite and nanostructured);
- Anodization, passivation, conversion coatings and surface functionalization;
- Corrosion protection, tribological performance and surface durability;
- Electrochemical surface treatments for energy, catalytic and biomedical applications;
- Advanced characterization, in situ/operando methods and process modeling;
- Sustainable and green electrochemical technologies.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Roxana Muntean
Dr. Andrea Kellenberger
Prof. Dr. Dragos Utu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- electrochemical surface treatment
- electrodeposition
- anodization
- functional coatings
- corrosion protection
- surface modification
- metals and alloys
- sustainable electrochemical technologies
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