The severe consequences of corrosion degradation have become a problem of worldwide significance. Material destruction results in the loss of chemical and mechanical properties that are related to oxidation, strength and ductility. However, where corrosion damage is anticipated, the cost of maintenance and repair cannot be ignored because the costs vary from one industry and nation to another. Corrosion control is achieved by recognizing and understanding corrosion mechanisms, by using corrosion-resistant materials and designs, and by using protective systems, devices, and treatments. The effects of corrosion failures on the performance and maintenance of materials would often be minimized if live monitoring and control of environmental and human factors supplemented efficient designs. The impure and heterogeneous nature of some metals contributes immensely to the major cause of their poor corrosion resistance. The existence of anodic and cathodic sites on the metal surface and their reactivity with oxygen and water accelerate the change of a metal atom to a metal ion by the loss of electrons, which is also known as electrochemical corrosion.

Surface Engineering is the treatment of a metallic surface through an application of surface active agents or metallic coatings by electrochemical or electrolytic means either for altering the appearance, to provide a protective coating, to give special surface properties or to improve engineering or mechanical properties. Detailed information on surface modifications is necessary for recent applications in materials manufacturing design. Materials that range from ceramics, composites, biomaterials, and metals are of great benefit for suitable surface enhancement properties and achieving interfacial multi-functional systems where necessary. Surface coatings give good performance effects in oxidizing and corrosive media and provide valuable protection in high temperature/high stress applications. Solution-based processing methods offer many advantages for the fabrication of composite and ceramic materials, including a high level of control over stoichiometry, microstructure, and morphology development, as well as tremendous flexibility in terms of materials and end-use materials related to corrosion. Active research and development efforts continue in the development of corrosion materials and coatings with novel or improved properties using processes that offer enhanced control, reliability, reproducibility, and/or reduced cost, energy use and environmental impact, and related fabrication approaches.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an opportunity for researchers to contribute their unpublished works in the area of materials and corrosion advances. Original research and review articles that describe the current state of the art on a range of topics related to the Special Issue are welcome.

Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:

• Tribocorrosion system
• Composite materials
• Thermochemical aspect of materials
• Surface technology
• Corrosion in any application
• Electrodeposition and coating
• Additive manufacturing with corrosion
• Biocorrosion application
• Renewable materials
• Materials processing and characterization
• Fatigue, fracture and wear
• Corrosion biofouling and applications
• Electrolytic, kinetic, and thermodynamic application