Corrosion Behavior of Lightweight Metals
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion and Protection".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 388
Special Issue Editor
Interests: corrosion; electrochemical corrosion; corrosion mechanism; corrosion behaviors; stress corrosion; microstructure; magnesium; high-entropy alloy; additive manufacturing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lightweight metals—such as aluminum, magnesium, and titanium alloys—are indispensable in modern industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratios and sustainability potential. However, their corrosion susceptibility in aggressive environments (e.g., marine, high-temperature, or biocorrosive conditions) remains a critical challenge, directly impacting structural integrity, service life, and economic viability. Understanding and mitigating corrosion in these materials are essential for advancing aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical technologies.
This Special Issue seeks to highlight innovative research and reviews on the corrosion behavior of lightweight metals. We invite contributions that address the unique corrosion challenges of light alloys and explore strategies to enhance their performance in demanding environments. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and communications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Electrochemical kinetics and thermodynamics of corrosion in aluminum, magnesium, and titanium alloys;
- Passivation and breakdown mechanisms in oxide layers of lightweight metals;
- Localized corrosion (pitting, crevice, intergranular, stress corrosion cracking) in lightweight alloys;
- Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in lightweight metals under industrial or marine conditions;
- High-temperature oxidation and hot corrosion in titanium and magnesium-based alloys;
- Role of alloying elements, second-phase particles, and microstructure on corrosion resistance;
- Influence of processing techniques (e.g., casting, additive manufacturing, heat treatment) on corrosion performance;
- Corrosion in specific environments: marine, geothermal, acidic, or high-salinity conditions;
- Accelerated corrosion testing methods for lightweight metals and their correlation with real-world performance;
- Long-term corrosion prediction models and service-life estimation;
- In situ/operando characterization of corrosion processes;
- Advanced microstructural analysis of corrosion products and interfaces in lightweight metals;
- Surface engineering (coatings, anodizing, PVD/CVD, laser treatment) for lightweight metal protection;
- Sacrificial and non-sacrificial corrosion inhibitors tailored for lightweight alloys;
- Design of corrosion-resistant lightweight composites and hybrid materials;
- Application of machine learning/artificial intelligence in corrosion prediction, monitoring, and material design.
Dr. Chuanqiang Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lightweight metals
- corrosion mechanisms
- electrochemical kinetics
- localized corrosion
- stress corrosion
- high-temperature oxidation
- microbiologically influenced corrosion
- corrosion mitigation
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