Alternative Futures for Corrosion and Degradation Research

Corrosion and degradation have an enormous impact on the nation. When we speak of the effects of corrosion and degradation, we are referring to far more than the rusting of metal. Alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites in a wide variety of systems are subject to environmentally induced degradation. This book relays the findings of a study concerning current and future corrosion research thrusts, individual programs, new ideas, and directions that would make revolutionary changes in society's ability to control corrosion and degradation processes in materials and systems.