Recent Advances in Fatigue and Corrosion Properties of Steels
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Failure Analysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editor
Interests: corrosion resistance of metallic materials; microstructural characterization of metallic materials; failure analysis of thermomechanical processing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of fatigue and corrosion behavior in steels remains a critical area of research, driven by the growing demand for high-performance materials in extreme environments. Recent advances have focused on understanding the synergistic effects of cyclic loading and environmental degradation, particularly in applications such as marine engineering, aerospace, and infrastructure. Innovative approaches in material design, including microstructural optimization through advanced thermo-mechanical processing and alloying, have significantly enhanced fatigue resistance and corrosion durability. For instance, the development of high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels with refined grain structures and controlled phase distributions has demonstrated remarkable improvements in both mechanical properties and environmental stability. Furthermore, cutting-edge characterization techniques, such as in situ electron microscopy and synchrotron X-ray diffraction, have provided deeper insights into crack initiation and propagation mechanisms under combined fatigue–corrosion conditions. The integration of computational modeling, including finite element analysis (FEA) and machine learning algorithms, has enabled more accurate predictions of service life and failure modes. Additionally, novel surface engineering methods, such as laser cladding and nanocoatings, offer promising solutions for mitigating corrosion-induced fatigue damage.
This Special Issue aims to highlight breakthroughs in understanding and improving the fatigue and corrosion performance of steels, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that bridge materials science, mechanics, and environmental engineering.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Jinyao Ma
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fatigue properties
- corrosion resistance
- steel materials
- microstructural optimization
- crack propagation
- computational modeling
- fatigue–corrosion interaction
- marine corrosion
- coating technologies
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