Marine Environmental Corrosion and Protection of Metals
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion and Protection".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 64
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Interests: corrosion metals; corrosion inhibition; green inhibitors; nanotechnology; coatings; surface modification techniques
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Dear Colleagues,
Metals and alloys used in marine environments face significant challenges due to corrosion caused by the seawater, humidity, temperature variations, and biological activity found in these harsh environments. The presence of chloride ions in seawater accelerates corrosion, leading to material degradation, structural failures, and substantial maintenance costs. The long-term durability of metallic structures in marine environments is a critical concern, especially for industries such as shipbuilding, offshore energy, and underwater infrastructure.
This Special Issue aims to explore recent advancements in our understanding of corrosion in order to prevent and mitigate marine corrosion in metals. It will cover the fundamental mechanisms of marine corrosion, including uniform corrosion, pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). A comprehensive understanding of these degradation processes is essential for developing effective protection strategies.
Additionally, this Special Issue will highlight innovative corrosion protection techniques such as advanced coatings, cathodic protection, corrosion inhibitors, and the design of corrosion-resistant alloys. The development of eco-friendly and sustainable corrosion inhibitors is of particular interest, given the growing need for environmentally responsible solutions. Furthermore, the use of emerging technologies in corrosion monitoring, predictive modeling, and electrochemical analysis will be explored to improve real-time assessments and long-term corrosion control.
By gathering high-quality research and review articles, this Special Issue seeks to contribute to the development of durable and sustainable materials for marine applications. The findings presented will have direct implications for industries that rely on marine infrastructure, including naval engineering, offshore oil and gas platforms, pipelines, and renewable energy structures such as offshore wind farms.
We invite researchers and industry professionals to share their latest findings and technological innovations in the realm of marine corrosion science and engineering. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Mounim Lebrini
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- marine corrosion
- corrosion protection
- seawater corrosion
- corrosion-resistant alloys
- cathodic protection
- corrosion inhibitors
- protective coatings
- microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC)
- corrosion monitoring and modeling
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