Corrosion Behavior of Magnesium Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

Magnesium alloys are a very attractive material for use in various industries. Over the past few decades, many studies have been conducted regarding the uses of magnesium alloys in the transportation industry; weight reduction through the use of lightweight materials remains a very successful and simple means of improving the fuel economy and reducing harmful emissions. However, the corrosion of magnesium alloys is one of the major problems that limit the use of magnesium alloys for transportation applications.

Furthermore, there are additional future uses for magnesium rather than for use as a structural material for the transportation industry: in the medical industry—use of magnesium alloys as a structural material for biodegradable implants; and in the energy industries—use of magnesium as a structural material for magnesium–air batteries or as a structural material for hydrogen storage.

The application of all future uses depends on the development of new magnesium alloys together with the ability to control the environmental behavior of the new alloys.

The Journal of Metals will publish a Special Issue in the summer of 2021 focusing on “Corrosion Behavior of Magnesium Alloys”. This issue is intended to explore the complex relationship between the performances, processing, microstructure, and corrosion of magnesium alloys. The Special Issue invites contributions from academia, researchers, industry professionals, and engineers.

Dr. Guy Ben-Hamu
Guest Editor

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