Microstructural Evolution, Corrosion, and Performance of Metallic Materials
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microstructural evolution; phase transformations; corrosion behaviour; metallic materials performance; stainless steels
2. Graduate Program on Metallurgical Engineering, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Avenida dos Trabalhadores, 420, Vila Santa Cecília, Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro 27255-125, Brazil
Interests: electrochemistry; materials chemistry; corrosion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in materials science and engineering are driving new demands on metallic materials used in aggressive environments, whether in energy, petrochemical, marine, or biomedical applications. This Special Issue of Processes invites contributions that advance understanding of the links between microstructure, phase transformations, and corrosion behaviour, and how these influence the long-term performance and integrity of metallic materials. We especially welcome original research and reviews on stainless steels (martensitic, duplex, superduplex, etc.), surface and subsurface modifications, residual stress and magnetic Barkhausen noise (MBN) analysis, electrochemical and environmental degradation, non-destructive inspection techniques, and modelling of corrosion–microstructure–property relationships. By integrating microstructural characterisation (EBSD, EDS, microscopy), phase transformation science and corrosion engineering, the aim is to highlight mechanisms, mitigation strategies and predictive tools for durable metallic systems. Submissions exploring novel alloys, coatings, inspection methods, and lifecycle assessment are strongly encouraged.
We look forward to receiving high-quality manuscripts charting the future of metallic materials in demanding service conditions.
Prof. Dr. Gláucio Soares Da Fonseca
Dr. Elivelton Alves Ferreira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microstructural evolution
- phase transformations
- corrosion behaviour
- metallic materials performance
- stainless steels
- residual stress and inspection
- magnetic Barkhausen noise (MBN)
- non-destructive testing/inspection
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