Sustainable Smart Coatings for Corrosion Protection

Dear Colleagues,

Corrosion is a persistent challenge in modern society, with significant economic and social impacts. Its relevance spans from the preservation of bridges and vehicles to the proper performance of biomedical implants. One of the most promising strategies for controlling corrosion in these diverse applications is the use of smart coatings—materials that provide additional protection mechanisms (usually triggered by specific stimuli) beyond simple barrier protection. When all components are biodegradable and/or derived from renewable resources, such systems constitute sustainable smart coatings.

We have dedicated this Special Issue to advances in effective sustainable smart coatings for the corrosion protection of metallic materials in all environments.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Polysaccharide coatings for the controlled degradation of temporary biomedical implants.
• Biodegradable polymer coatings with self-healing properties for corrosion protection.
• Smart coatings with renewable and/or biodegradable polymer matrices for corrosion protection.
• Nano- and microcontainers for the triggered release of natural corrosion inhibitors.
• Multifunctional solvent-free smart coatings for corrosion protection.
• Conversion coating processes based on natural compounds.
• Bioinspired surface patterning for corrosion protection.

Prof. Dr. Thiago Ferreira da Conceição
Guest Editor

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