Corrosion Protection and Surface Engineering: Materials, Technologies and Industrial Applications
Keywords:
Corrosion protection, Surface engineering, Protective coatings, Surface modification, Industrial applicationsAbstract
Corrosion is a major cause of material degradation, premature component failure and increased maintenance costs across engineering and industrial systems. Surface engineering and protective coatings provide effective approaches for improving corrosion resistance while retaining the desirable bulk properties of substrate materials. This review examines important corrosion-protective materials, including metallic, polymeric, ceramic, composite and nanostructured coatings, along with major surface engineering technologies such as thermal spraying, electrochemical processes, vapour deposition and laser-based surface modification. The review further discusses the performance evaluation of corrosion-resistant surfaces and their applications in automotive, aerospace, marine and energy sectors. Recent developments in sustainable inhibitors, high-entropy alloy coatings, self-healing and nanostructured coatings are also highlighted. Overall, appropriate material selection, advanced surface engineering and effective performance assessment are essential for achieving durable and reliable corrosion protection in demanding industrial environments.
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