About the Journal

 

Journal of Corrosion and Coatings is an international peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and technological development in corrosion science, corrosion protection, protective coatings, surface engineering, material degradation, and durability of engineering materials and structures.

The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, materials scientists, corrosion engineers, coating specialists, surface engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers working on fundamental and applied problems related to corrosion mechanisms, electrochemical processes, protective coating systems, corrosion monitoring, material performance, failure analysis, and life-extension technologies.

The journal particularly welcomes studies that connect fundamental corrosion science with practical engineering applications, including marine and offshore structures, pipelines, transportation systems, energy facilities, industrial equipment, infrastructure, metallic and non-metallic materials, and advanced protective technologies.

Journal Identity
Corrosion Science  ·  Protective Coatings  ·  Surface Engineering  ·  Materials Durability
Advancing Corrosion Science and Protective Technologies for Durable Materials

Aim & Scopes

 

The Journal of Corrosion and Coatings aims to disseminate original research, reviews, experimental studies, numerical investigations, technological developments, and industrial applications that contribute to the understanding, prediction, prevention, monitoring, and control of corrosion and material degradation. The journal covers the following principal areas:

1. Corrosion Science and Electrochemical Processes
Fundamental and applied corrosion mechanisms; electrochemical corrosion; atmospheric, marine, soil, microbial, galvanic, localized, pitting, crevice, intergranular, and stress-corrosion phenomena; corrosion kinetics and thermodynamics; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; polarization methods; corrosion modeling; environmental effects; and corrosion behavior of metallic and advanced engineering materials.
2. Protective Coatings and Surface Engineering
Organic, inorganic, metallic, polymeric, ceramic, hybrid, nanostructured, and smart coatings; paints and protective coating systems; thermal spraying; electroplating; conversion coatings; sol-gel technologies; surface modification; thin films; coating adhesion; barrier performance; coating degradation; self-healing coatings; functional surfaces; and advanced surface engineering technologies.
3. Corrosion Protection, Monitoring and Integrity
Cathodic and anodic protection; corrosion inhibitors; material selection; corrosion monitoring; sensors and inspection technologies; nondestructive evaluation; risk-based inspection; integrity management; corrosion prediction; remaining-life assessment; structural health monitoring; failure analysis; maintenance strategies; and digital approaches for corrosion management.
4. Materials Durability and Engineering Applications
Corrosion and durability of materials used in marine and offshore structures, ships, pipelines, energy systems, oil and gas facilities, renewable-energy infrastructure, transportation, bridges, industrial plants, civil infrastructure, biomedical systems, and other engineering applications; including lifecycle performance, environmental exposure, degradation mechanisms, maintenance, rehabilitation, and service-life extension.
Interdisciplinary Studies: The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research involving materials science, metallurgy, chemistry, electrochemistry, mechanical engineering, marine engineering, offshore engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, sensors, reliability engineering, and environmental science when the research provides a clear contribution to corrosion, coatings, surface protection, degradation, or material durability.
Scope Note: Manuscripts focusing primarily on generic materials characterization, structural analysis, mechanical properties, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, nanomaterials, or surface modification should demonstrate a substantive connection to corrosion behavior, protective coatings, surface durability, degradation mechanisms, corrosion monitoring, integrity, or service-life performance to be considered within the scope of the journal.
Journal Perspective: The journal particularly encourages research that connects corrosion science and surface engineering with protective technology, integrity, reliability, sustainability, and real-world engineering performance , contributing to safer, more durable, and more sustainable materials and infrastructure.