Sustainable Corrosion Control Strategies for Metals and Alloys in a Low-Carbon Era
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2027 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: corrosion; corrosion protection; organic coatings; corrosion inhibitors; circular economy; recycled materials; sustainable coatings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Processes is dedicated to recent advances in the understanding, prevention, and control of corrosion in metallic materials across a wide range of industrial processes. It features original research articles, reviews, and case studies addressing corrosion mechanisms, corrosion-resistant alloys, innovative surface treatments, and protective coatings, with an emphasis on technological developments that enhance the durability, efficiency, and sustainability of metals in diverse environments.
A central focus of this Special Issue is the development of sustainable corrosion protection solutions in alignment with low-carbon and circular economy goals. As industries shift toward greener technologies, new materials and process routes are required to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance. In this context, we welcome contributions on the following:
- Eco-friendly and bio-based corrosion inhibitors;
- Protective coatings incorporating recycled materials, such as polymers or industrial by-products;
- Surface engineering for corrosion resistance in renewable energy systems and clean technologies;
- Green chemistry approaches and life-cycle assessment (LCA) applied to corrosion mitigation;
- Integration of corrosion protection in sustainable manufacturing processes.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for interdisciplinary research at the interface of materials science, surface engineering, and sustainable process development. We invite researchers and practitioners to share novel insights, scalable technologies, and practical applications that support long-term corrosion control with environmental responsibility.
Dr. Fernando Cotting
Dr. Walney Silva Araújo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- circular economy
- corrosion-resistant alloys
- eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors
- green chemistry
- low-carbon technologies
- recycled materials
- sustainable coatings
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