Molecular Modeling of Corrosion Processes: Scientific Development and Engineering Applications

Taylor, Christopher D.; Marcus, Philippe

Presents opportunities for making significant improvements in preventing harmful effects that can be caused by corrosion

Describes concepts of molecular modeling in the context of materials corrosion
Includes recent examples of applications of molecular modeling to corrosion phenomena throughout the text
Details how molecular modeling can give insights into the multitude of interconnected and complex processes that comprise the corrosion of metals
Covered applications include diffusion and electron transfer at metal/electrolyte interfaces, Monte Carlo simulations of corrosion, corrosion inhibition, interrogating surface chemistry, and properties of passive films
Presents current challenges and likely developments in this field for the future