Dear Members,
Best wishes for a wonderful 2025, and a warm welcome to the first issue of the year.
The overall theme for this issue is our Science in Parliament (Special Edition) Reuse, Renew or Replace? The first technical article entitled “Raising awareness of corrosion for a more sustainable world” is contributed by Prof. Gareth Hinds. It emphasises the importance of corrosion management strategies in reducing maintenance costs, improving asset longevity, and supporting sustainability goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The article also discusses efforts by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) and the World Corrosion Organisation (WCO) to increase public awareness and influence policy decisions to incorporate corrosion prevention in infrastructure projects.
David Parker has written technical article the “Value retention processes – valuable contributors to product longevity, net zero, and the circular economy” This article explores Value Retention Processes (VRPs), such as reuse, repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing, as sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing and recycling. The study underscores the need for policy interventions, skills development, and industry collaboration to enhance the adoption of VRPs in various sectors, contributing to a circular economy and net-zero goals.
Third technical article, “Mentoring the next generation towards better corrosion prevention” is contributed by our YICorr member Izabela Gajewska. This article explains the critical role of knowledge transfer in combating corrosion-related challenges. The article advocates for structured mentoring programmes, university education to bridge the skills gap in corrosion engineering. It also highlights effective learning models and strategies to ensure that industry expertise is passed on to future generations, enhancing corrosion prevention practices.
Christian Stone has contributed “Advanced corrosion management techniques to reduce cost and risk in our built environment”. Focusing on reinforced concrete structures, this article discusses the role of corrosion management and the adoption of specialist technologies in extending infrastructure lifespan and minimising costs.
We warmly invite you to contribute to our upcoming issues and share your knowledge with the community. Whether it’s industry news, technical articles, or striking images for our “Corrosion Around Us” feature, your submissions are always welcome. Additionally, we would be delighted to receive entries for our “Corrosion Morphologies” column and “Fellow’s Corner.” Your contributions play a vital role in enriching our publication, and we truly appreciate your support.
With kindest regards, Dr Shagufta Khan, FICorr Consulting Editor, editor@icorr.org
