Shubiao Yin

3 weeks ago | mdpi.com | Jing Yuan |Pei Li |Huanhuan Zhang |Shubiao Yin

1. IntroductionSteel reinforcement corrosion is a global issue affecting construction engineering, with chloride-induced corrosion being a leading cause of premature structural failure in coastal countries such as those in Europe, the US, Japan, South Korea, and Australia [1,2,3]. Chloride ions penetrate concrete and reach the steel surface, where they crystallize and cause localized corrosion, which can transition to uniform corrosion, impacting the service life of concrete structures.