A JBNU-KIMS Collaborative Study on a Cost-Effective Alloy Matches Superalloys for Power Plants and Energy Infrastructure

In this study, scientists develop corrosion-resistant alumina-forming ferritic alloys that could transform energy systems and nuclear reactors

JEONBUK-DO, South Korea, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- There is an increasing demand for novel materials with high-temperature oxidation resistance in harsh environments. Now, a joint research team from Jeonbuk National University and Korea Institute of Materials Science have demonstrated promising alumina-forming ferritic alloys that exhibit high-temperature oxidation resistance even under prolonged steam exposure. They achieve an outstanding balance between steam oxidation resistance, high-temperature strength, and cost- effectiveness, making them lucrative for high-temperature structural applications in extreme environments.