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Lim and PPG Industries Teammates Probe Protection Mechanisms of Zinc-rich Primers

Team earns the President’s Lecture Series Award at Coatings+ 2021 for research in coatings for steel used in bridges and other infrastructure for marine environments.

John R. Scully studies the mechanisms of corrosion and the potential costs to life and infrastructure, recently made all too real in Florida.

Editorial Explores Incorporation of Copper Oxidation Products as Antiviral Agents in Face Masks, Air Filters, Fabrics and Clothing

A range of temperatures, surface conditions and relative humidity could be investigated to where copper alloys and oxidized copper compounds are effective.

Corrosion Science Keeps Nuclear Power in the Nation’s Energy Mix

Corrosion science meets challenges of storing and containing nuclear waste, and preserving materials in generation-IV reactors’ anticipated extreme environments.

Olsen Fellows Find Practical Applications for High-Temperature, Corrosion-Resistant Alloys

The department welcomed three Olsen fellows to Grounds in fall 2020.

National Science Foundation RAPID Grant Combines UVA’s Materials Science and Engineering and Medical Expertise

Funding speeds development of antimicrobial coatings that reduce peoples’ risk of catching the COVID-19 virus from high-touch surfaces.

Electrochemical Society Encourages Active Engagement in the Field After Graduation

Liu’s dissertation focused on understanding what controls corrosion attack in complicated structures used in modern aircraft.

CORRISON Editorial Calls for Experimental Research to Boost Copper Alloys’ Antimicrobial Properties

Scully argues for research to develop a copper alloy surface coating for frequently touched objects.

Award Recognizes Development of an Anti-Corrosion Coating for Aerospace Aluminum Alloys

Research informs consideration of magnesium-based coatings as a safe and reliable alternative to existing coating technologies.

R&D Partnerships Accelerate Use of New Coating

U.S. Navy turns to UVA's Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering to protect littoral combat ships from pervasive threat of corrosion.