Abreu Fernández

Senior Lecturer

Área of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Department of Materials Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Construction

Contact information

School of Industrial Engineering (Torrecedeira)
Laboratorio de Materiais

Rúa Conde de Torrecedeira
36208 Vigo

+34 986 813 455
cabreu@uvigo.gal

 

Research results

Article
Abreu, C.M., Feijoo, I., Pérez, C.,
Effect of the Annealing Treatment on the Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of a Cu-Al-Ni Alloy
Metals, 12, 9, 2022 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Figueroa, R., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G.
Evolution of corrosion behavior for AA7075 aluminum alloy implanted with nitrogen
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 442, , 2019 | DOI

Article
Acuña, R., Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Cabeza, M., Nóvoa, X.R.,
Electrochemical study of the surface metal matrix composite developed on AA 2024-T351 by the friction stir process
Corrosion Engineering Science and Technology, 54, 8, 2019 | DOI

Article
Acuña, R., Cristóbal, M.J., Abreu, C.M., Cabeza, M.,
Microstructure and Wear Properties of Surface Composite Layer Produced by Friction Stir Processing (FSP) in AA2024-T351 Aluminum Alloy
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, 50, 6, 2019 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Acuña, R., Cabeza, M., Cristóbal, M.J., Merino, P., Verdera, D.,
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Al/SiC composite surface layer produced by friction stir processing
Ciencia e Tecnologia dos Materiais, 29, 1, 2017 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cabeza, M., Feijoo, I.,
Study of surface corrosion on AA 2017-T4 aluminum alloy by using electrochemical parameters
Surface and Interface Analysis, 48, 7, 2016 | DOI

Article
Hernandez, M., Hernandez-Escampa, M., Abreu, C., Uruchurtu, J., Bethencourt, M., Covelo, A.
Characterization of a Historical Cannonball from the Fortress of San Juan De Ulúa Exposed to a Marine Environment
Archaeometry, 58, 4, 2016 | DOI

Article
Echeverría, M., Abreu, C.M., Lau, K., Echeverría, C.A.
Viability of epoxy-siloxane hybrid coatings for preventing steel corrosion
Progress in Organic Coatings, 92, , 2016 | DOI

Article
Echeverría, M., Abreu, C.M., González, A., Ortega, A., Echeverría, C.A.
Towards the determination of the origin of sulfur compounds in marine zones by means of the chloride/sulfate ratio: Applications in atmospheric corrosion studies
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 163, 6, 2016 | DOI

Article
Echeverría, M., Deive, F.J., Sanromán, M.A., Rodríguez, A., Abreu, C.M., Echeverría, C.A.
An inert ionic liquid-based system for ascertaining electrolyte diffusivity in protective coatings
Corrosion, 71, 3, 2015 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Figueroa, R., Pena, G.
Wear and corrosion performance of two different tempers (T6 and T73) of AA7075 aluminium alloy after nitrogen implantation
Applied Surface Science, 327, , 2015 | DOI

Article
Echeverria, M., Abreu, C.M., Lau, K., Echeverria, C.A.
On the role of zn pigments against natural and cathodic overprotection disbondment of a multilayer paint system
Corrosion, 71, 11, 2015 | DOI

Article
Echeverría, M., Abreu, C.M., Echeverría, C.A.
Spent tyre valorisation: New polymer modified asphalts for steel protection in an aggressive marine environment
RSC Advances, 5, 93, 2015 | DOI

Article
Echeverría, M., Abreu, C.M., Deive, F.J., Sanromán, M.A., Rodríguez, A.
Ionic liquids improve the anticorrosion performance of Zn-rich coatings
RSC Advances, 4, 103, 2014 | DOI

Article
Echeverría, M., Abreu, C.M., Echeverría, C.A.
Assessing pretreatment effect on the protective properties of different coating systems against marine corrosion
Corrosion, 70, 12, 2014 | DOI

Article
Echeverría Boan, M., Rodríguez, A., Abreu, C.M., Echeverría, C.A.
Unraveling the impact of chloride and sulfate ions collection on atmospheric corrosion of steel
Corrosion, 69, 12, 2013 | DOI

Article
Figueroa, R., Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Pena, G.
Effect of nitrogen and molybdenum ion implantation in the tribological behavior of AA7075 aluminum alloy
Wear, 276-277, , 2012 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Figueroa, R., Pena, G.
Passive layers developed on different tempers of AA7075 aluminium alloy after molybdenum implantation
Surface and Interface Analysis, 44, 8, 2012 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Figueroa, R., Pena, G.
Influence of molybdenum ion implantation on the localized corrosion resistance of a high strength aluminium alloy
Corrosion Science, 54, 1, 2012 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Figueroa, R., Merino, P., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Mo implantation in austenitic stainless steels: Effect on the corrosion resistance in chloride acidic media
Surface and Interface Analysis, 42, 6-7, 2010 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Figueroa, R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Influence of nitrogen implantation on the localized corrosion resistance of different tempers of AA7075 aluminium alloy
Surface and Interface Analysis, 42, 6-7, 2010 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Figueroa, R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
An XPS study on the influence of nitrogen implantation on the passive layers developed on different tempers of AA7075 aluminum alloy
Surface and Interface Analysis, 42, 6-7, 2010 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Freire, L., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, Y.M.C.
Comparative study of the electrochemical behaviour of iron in alkaline media containing red mud and grey slurries. The effect of Al<sup>3+</sup>
Revista de Metalurgia (Madrid), 45, 1, 2009 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Figueroa, R., Novoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Microstructure of the passive layer formed on different austenitic stainless steels implanted with molybdenum
Defect and Diffusion Forum, 289-292, , 2009 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Merino, P., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
An insight on the influence of ion implantation on the pitting corrosion resistance of AISI 430 stainless steel
Defect and Diffusion Forum, 289-292, , 2009 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Merino, P., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Electrochemical behaviour of an AISI 304L stainless steel implanted with nitrogen
Electrochimica Acta, 53, 20, 2008 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Effect of chromium and nitrogen co-implantation on the characteristics of the passive layer developed on austenitic and duplex stainless steels
Surface and Interface Analysis, 40, 3-4, 2008 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Freitas, P., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C., Serra, C.
Microstructure of the passive layer formed on AA2024-T3 aluminum alloy surface implanted with nitrogen
Surface and Interface Analysis, 40, 3-4, 2008 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Merino, P., Novoa, X., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Analysis of the passive layer developed on two stainless steels co-implanted with chromium and nitrogen
Materials Science Forum, 587-588, , 2008 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Covelo, A., Díaz, B., Freire, L., Nóvoa, X.R., Pérez, M.C.
Electrochemical behaviour of iron in chlorinated alkaline media. The effect of slurries from granite processing
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 18, 6, 2007 | DOI

Book Chapter
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Losada, R., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
An insight on the role of Nickel in the passive films generated on different stainless steels
Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors, and Properties of Thin Oxide Layers, , , 2006 | DOI

Book Chapter
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Freire, L., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
The effect of Al<sup>3+</sup> in the passivity of iron in alkaline media containing chlorides
Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors, and Properties of Thin Oxide Layers, , , 2006 | DOI

Book Chapter
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C., Serra, C.
The effect of the Cerium ion implantation in the passive films properties of a duplex stainless steel
Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors, and Properties of Thin Oxide Layers, , , 2006 | DOI

Book Chapter
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Losada, R., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Modifications in the electrochemical behaviour of SAF 2205 in alkaline media induced by Cl<sup>-</sup> ions
Passivation of Metals and Semiconductors, and Properties of Thin Oxide Layers, , , 2006 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Losada, R., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Effect of surface preparation on the evolution of the passive films formed on AISI 304L
Surface and Interface Analysis, 38, 4, 2006 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
XPS study of passive films generated on AISI 430 ferritic stainless steel implanted with nitrogen and chromium plus nitrogen
Surface and Interface Analysis, 38, 4, 2006 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Losada, R., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
The effect of Ni in the electrochemical properties of oxide layers grown on stainless steels
Electrochimica Acta, 51, 15, 2006 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Losada, R., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Long-term behaviour of AISI 304L passive layer in chloride containing medium
Electrochimica Acta, 51, 8-9, 2006 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Losada, R., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
High frequency impedance spectroscopy study of passive films formed on AISI 316 stainless steel in alkaline medium
Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 572, 2, 2004 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Losada, R., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Comparative study of passive films of different stainless steels developed on alkaline medium
Electrochimica Acta, 49, 17-18, 2004 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C., Serra, C.
Influence of chromium and cerium implantation in the electrochemical development of passive layers on AISI 304L
Electrochimica Acta, 49, 17-18, 2004 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Analysis of the passive layer developed on stainless steels implanted with chromium
Revista de Metalurgia (Madrid), 40, 3, 2004 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Chromium implantation in AISI 304L stainless steel: Electrochemical study of the passive film
Journal of Corrosion Science and Engineering, 6, , 2003 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C., Rodríguez, R.J.
Modifications of the stainless steels passive film induced by cerium implantation
Surface and Coatings Technology, 158-159, , 2002 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Characterisation of the electrochemical behaviour of cerium implanted stainless steels
Electrochimica Acta, 47, 13-14, 2002 | DOI

Conference Paper
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Montemor, M.F., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G., Pérez, M.C.
Galvanic coupling between carbon steel and austenitic stainless steel in alkaline media
Electrochimica Acta, 47, 13-14, 2002 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Cristóbal, M.J., Merino, P., Nóvoa, X.R., Pena, G.
Electrochemical behaviour of an AISI 430 stainless steel implanted with cerium
Revista de Metalurgia (Madrid), 38, 5, 2002 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Izquierdo, M., Nóvoa, X.R., Pérez, C., Sánchez, A.,
Influence of different aggressive media on the protective behaviour of zinc rich paints
Revista de Metalurgia (Madrid), 35, 3, 1999 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Izquierdo, M., Merino, P., Nóvoa, X.R., Pérez, C.,
A new approach to the determination of the cathodic protection period in zinc-rich paints
Corrosion, 55, 12, 1999 | DOI

Article
Abreu, C.M., Izquierdo, M., Keddam, M., Nóvoa, X.R., Takenouti, H.
Electrochemical behaviour of zinc-rich epoxy paints in 3% NaCl solution
Electrochimica Acta, 41, 15, 1996 | DOI