Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Corrosion Resistance in Stainless Steel and Other Corrosion-Resistant Alloys
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
2. Outokumpu Nirosta GmbH, Oberschlesienstraße 16, 47807 Krefeld, Germany
Interests: stainless steel materials; corrosion; coatings; material characterization; spectroscopy; electrochemistry; surface functionalization; self-assembly
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Interests: corrosion-resistant alloys; metallic coatings; atmospheric corrosion; corrosion in power-generation
Interests: material corrosion; microstructure characterization of metals; material degradation in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, particularly in nuclear power plant environments; corrosion-resistant material development in extreme temperatures and environments; electrodeposited coatings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Corrosion of metals is a critical issue in material engineering, the cost of which accounts for >3.4% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). Corrosion-resistant alloys (CRAs), such as stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, and titanium alloys, provide high durability even in aggressive environments, reducing the overall costs. Nevertheless, despite their general corrosion resistance, the exposure of CRAs to harsh environments can result in various forms of degradation, such as pitting corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, and crevice corrosion. The mechanism of corrosion is complex; consequently, no universal solution exists for protecting an alloy from degradation in any environment. Therefore, it is imperative to continuously develop innovative approaches to enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and other CRAs in respective service environments. Such developments will significantly contribute to sustainability in several ways, especially in industries such as construction, power generation, food processing, transportation, and many others.
This Special Issue aims to provide a research forum for reporting innovative and advanced approaches to enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and other CRAs. Fundamental research, e.g., on the understanding of corrosion mechanisms of CRAs and novel characterization of corroding/exposed material, as well as practical investigations to develop better corrosion-resistant materials for specific industrial applications fit well into this Special Issue.
We welcome your submissions in the form of original research articles, reviews, and short communications. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Surface treatments and coatings to improve the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and other CRAs. Examples encompass smart coatings, organic coatings, inorganic coatings, plasma and laser treatment, etc.
- Alloy modifications aimed at improving the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and alloys.
- Microstructure modification via thermal treatment and other surface enhancement approaches.
- Electrochemical techniques to improve corrosion resistance, such as electroplating and cathodic protection.
- Advanced tools for the study of corrosion and corrosion resistance of stainless steel and alloys in service environments.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Saman Hosseinpour
Guest Editor
Dr. Václav Šefl
Dr. Bright Okonkwo
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- stainless steel
- corrosion resistant alloys
- localized corrosion
- electrochemistry
- passivation
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