Corrosion and Protective Coatings, Synthesis and Applications of Functional Materials

The special edition presents a collection of research results dedicated to the synthesis, analysis of properties, and methods of application of advanced materials in modern engineering. The selected articles highlight recent progress in the design and development of functional materials and surface protection technologies that withstand corrosive environments and harsh mechanical loads, and which are vital to enhancing material performance, durability, and reliability of machines and mechanisms.