Corrosion and Protection
A section of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Section Information
This section of Metals covers the degradation of materials via corrosion and the methods and mechanisms to protect them. It focuses on the corrosion phenomenon, including advanced mechanisms, efficient testing techniques and the main influencing factors, and finding the most suitable procedures to avoid or slow down its propagation, such as coatings, inhibitors or cathodic protection, among others.
It is well-known that corrosion causes important economic losses in a number of materials and environments, from the chemical and automotive industries to marine structures. Moreover, the disposal and further substitution of the damaged elements involves an additional consumption of natural resources. Thus, in order to contribute to more sustainable development, new strategies must be defined to extend the life of both existing and new structures.
The subject of corrosion has been a common research topic over the years, but more advanced knowledge is still required to win the battle against this problem. A complete understanding of this phenomenon will guarantee an improved design to reduce the dramatic consequences. The definition of precise testing techniques, adapted to the specific corrosion condition, will be essential to be able to assess a reliable service life. In addition, the corrosion protection methods must be correctly defined to achieve the required safety level.
Then, contributions that offer solutions to this generalized problem, adapted to the specific field or industry, are welcome. The submission of manuscripts touching on the most recent advances is encouraged. The purpose of this section is to assist designers in finding an improved strategy for each particular corrosive environment.
Topics covered in this section:
- Corrosion mechanisms and methods
- Corrosion in the energy industries
- Corrosion in the transportation industries
- Atmospheric and marine corrosion
- High temperature oxidation
- Corrosion of steel in concrete
- Inhibitors
- Cathodic protection
- Metallic and nonmetallic coatings
- Smart corrosion protection strategies
- Other protective films and pretreatments
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Mechanical Failure and Metal Degradation of Ships and Marine Structures (Volume II) (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Passivity and Localized Corrosion of Metallic Materials (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Feature Paper Collection of “Current Challenges in Corrosion Research” (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: "Corrosion Protection and Prevention" (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Corrosion and Stress Corrosion Cracking of Metals and Steels (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Corrosion Electrochemical Measurement, Analysis and Research (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Surface Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Metals after Shot Peening (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Pitting Corrosion and the Electrochemical Properties of Metallic Materials (Deadline: 25 August 2024)
- Corrosion Behavior of Carbon Steels in Natural and Industrial Environments—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Corrosion and Surface Modification of Metallic Materials (Volume 2) (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Recent Advances in Corrosion and Protection of Metallic Materials (Deadline: 20 September 2024)
- Microstructure, Corrosion and Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Alloys (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Applications of Electrochemistry in Corrosion Science and in Practice (Deadline: 20 October 2024)
- Advances in Corrosion and Protection of Materials (Second Edition) (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Corrosion and Protection of Lightweight Engineering Materials: Mg Alloys, Al Alloys, Ti Alloys and Other Related Metals—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Corrosion and Surface Treatment of Metallic Aviation Materials in Marine and Low-Altitude Environments (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Recent Advances in Corrosion Inhibition of Metals and Alloys (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Metals after Surface Modification (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Green Inhibitors for Metals Corrosion: Electrochemical Investigations (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Corrosion of Metals: Behaviors and Mechanisms (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Feature Paper Collection of “Current Challenges in Corrosion Research" (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 January 2025)