Corrosion mechanisms

A wide number of projects in our research group aim at revealing the fundamental mechanisms of corrosion.

Our primary interest are corrosion phenomena in the construction and energy sectors. This includes the mechanisms of corrosion initiation and propagation of reinforcing steel in concrete, pipe steel in soil, steel structures, additively manufactured components, radioactive waste disposal, etc.

We use experimental and computational methods. We combine electrochemistry with microcopy, surface science and, thanks to collaborations, advanced characterization and imaging methods such as neutron and X-ray imaging, Fib-SEM nanotomography, and synchrotron based analytical techniques.

For a complete list of ongoing projects, please click here.

A list of completed projects can be found here.