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This paper aims to investigate the inhibitive effect of ethanol extracts of Garcinia kola (EXG) for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4 solutions. The study is another trial to…
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Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the inhibitive effect of ethanol extracts of Garcinia kola (EXG) for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4 solutions. The study is another trial to find a cheap and environmentally safe inhibitor for mild steel corrosion.
Design/methodology/approach
The inhibition efficiency has been evaluated using the hydrogen evolution technique at 30‐60°C. The mechanism of adsorption inhibition and type of adsorption isotherm were proposed based on the trend of inhibition efficiency and kinetic data.
Findings
The results obtained indicate that EXG inhibits the corrosion of mild steel in acidic medium and that the inhibition efficiency increases with an increase in the concentration of ethanol extracts and decreasing temperature. The inhibition efficiency increased on addition of potassium iodide to EXG, indicating synergism. The experimental data obeyed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm as well as the El‐Awady et al. thermodynamic‐kinetic model. The activation energy of inhibition of 6.8508 KJ/mol calculated for the corrosion process suggests that the EXG molecules are physically adsorbed on the metal surface.
Research limitations/implications
Further investigations involving electrochemical studies such as polarization method will provide further enlightenment on the mechanistic aspect of the corrosion inhibition.
Originality/value
This paper provides new information on the possible application of EXG as an environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitor under the specified conditions. This environmentally friendly inhibitor could find possible applications in metal surface anodizing and surface coatings.
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P.C. Okafor, I.E. Uwah, O.O. Ekerenam and U.J. Ekpe
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the corrosion inhibitive properties of extracts from mature leaves of Combretum bracteosum for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the corrosion inhibitive properties of extracts from mature leaves of Combretum bracteosum for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4.
Design/methodology/approach
Acid extracts from mature leaves of Combretum bracteosum are used as mild steel corrosion inhibitors in various tests at 30‐60°C. The gravimetric and hydrogen evolution (via the gasometric assembly) measurements are conducted.
Findings
The mature leaves of Combretum bracteosum extracts inhibit the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4 to reasonable extent. Inhibition efficiency increases with the plant extracts concentration and decreases with temperature. Phenomenon of physical adsorption is proposed as the mechanism of inhibition and the Frumkin adsorption isotherm obeyed. Kinetic parameters for the dissolution of mild steel in H2SO4 solutions are calculated.
Practical implications
Mature leaves extract from Combretum bracteosum can be used in chemical cleaning and pickling processes.
Originality/value
The research provides new information on the possible use of the leaves of Combretum bracteosum as an eco‐friendly corrosion inhibitor of mild steel in H2SO4.
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A.K. Larios-Galvez, J. Porcayo-Calderon, V.M. Salinas-Bravo, J.G. Chacon-Nava, Jose Gonzalo Gonzalez-Rodriguez and L. Martinez-Gomez
The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the use of methanolic extract of Salvia hispanica (S. hispanica) as a green corrosion inhibitor for bronze in a simulated…
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Purpose
The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the use of methanolic extract of Salvia hispanica (S. hispanica) as a green corrosion inhibitor for bronze in a simulated acid rain solution.
Design/methodology/approach
Extract of S. hispanica was used as a green corrosion inhibitor for bronze in simulated acid rain solution. Electrochemical techniques such as potentiodynamic polarization curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical noise were used. Parameters such as polarization, charge transfer and noise resistance (Rp, Rct and Rn, respectively) were calculated.
Findings
Results showed that the extract acts as a good, anodic type of inhibitor. The inhibitor efficiency increased with increasing its concentration up to 400 ppm, decreasing beyond this concentration. Efficiency also increased with an increase in the immersion time. The inhibition was due to the adsorption of components found in the S. hispanica extract following a Langmuir adsorption isotherm.
Practical implications
S. hispanica extract can be used as a corrosion inhibitor for bronze in acid rain solution.
Originality/value
This study provides new information on the inhibition features of S. hispanica under specific conditions. This eco-friendly inhibitor could find applications to protect bronze exposed to polluted urban atmospheres.
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The purpose of this paper is to study the inhibitive and adsorptive characteristics of ethanol extract of Heinsia crinata for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4 solutions.
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study the inhibitive and adsorptive characteristics of ethanol extract of Heinsia crinata for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4 solutions.
Design/methodology/approach
The inhibition efficiencies were evaluated using weight loss, thermometric and hydrogen evolution techniques while adsorption properties were studied using IR spectroscopy.
Findings
The inhibition efficiency of ethanol extract of Heinsia crinata varies with concentration of the extract, period of immersion and with temperature. The extract acts as an adsorption inhibitor because of its phytochemical composition. The extract is adsorbed spontaneously on the surface of mild steel according to Temkin and Frumkin adsorption isotherms. The mechanism of physical adsorption is proposed from the trend of the inhibition efficiency with temperature and the values of some kinetic and thermodynamic parameters obtained.
Research limitations/implications
The paper provides information on the use of ethanol extract of Heinsia crinata as a corrosion inhibitor. Electrochemical studies such as polarisation and AC impedance spectra will throw more light on the mechanistic aspects of the corrosion inhibition.
Practical implications
Ethanol extract of Heinsia crinata can be used as an environmentally friendly inhibitor for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4. This environmentally friendly inhibitor could find possible applications in metal surface anodising and surface coatings.
Originality/value
The paper provides information on an environmentally‐friendly corrosion inhibitor.
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The purpose of this paper is to study the inhibitive and adsorption characteristics of ethanol extract of Garcinia kola and Cola nitida for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study the inhibitive and adsorption characteristics of ethanol extract of Garcinia kola and Cola nitida for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4 solutions.
Design/methodology/approach
The inhibition efficiencies were evaluated using weight loss and thermometric methods while the adsorption properties were studied using IR spectroscopy.
Findings
The inhibition efficiencies of ethanol extracts of Garcinia kola and Cola nitida were comparable and vary with concentration of the extract, period of immersion and with temperature. The extracts act as adsorption inhibitors because of its phytochemical composition. The extracts are adsorbed spontaneously on the surface of mild steel according to Langmuir adsorption isotherms. The mechanism of physical adsorption is proposed from the trend of the inhibition efficiency with temperature and the values of activation energy and some thermodynamic parameters obtained.
Research limitations/implications
The study provides information on the use of ethanol extract of Garcinia kola and Cola nitida as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel. Electrochemical studies such as polarisation and AC impedance spectra will illuminate the mechanistic aspects of the extract.
Practical implications
Ethanol extract of Garcinia kola and Cola nitida are environmentally friendly inhibitors for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4.
Originality/value
These environmentally friendly inhibitors may find possible applications in metal surface anodising and surface coatings.
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This paper aims to evaluate the inhibitive action of the corrosion of mild steel in sulphuric acid solutions by ethanol extracts of Thymus vulgaris (TYV), Xylopia aethiopica (XYA…
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Purpose
This paper aims to evaluate the inhibitive action of the corrosion of mild steel in sulphuric acid solutions by ethanol extracts of Thymus vulgaris (TYV), Xylopia aethiopica (XYA) and Zingiber officinale (ZGO) as eco-friendly and non-toxic mild-steel corrosion inhibitors in H2SO4 solutions.
Design/methodology/approach
Ethanol extracts of TYV leaves, XYA fruits and ZGO roots were used as inhibitors in various corrosion tests. Gravimetric and gasometric techniques were used to characterize the mechanism of inhibition.
Findings
Results indicate that the extracts inhibit the corrosion process efficiently. Inhibition efficiency was found to increase with an increase in extract concentration and decrease with an increase in temperature. Inhibition efficiencies followed the trend TYV > ZGO > XYA. Thermodynamic considerations revealed that the energy of activation increased in the presence of the plant extracts. Adsorption of the plant extracts on mild steel surface occurred spontaneously, and Ea and ΔGads values confirm a physical adsorption processes. Phytochemical studies showed the presence of saponoids, flavonoids and polyphenols whose attachment to adsorption sites on the metal surface is responsible for the inhibition process. Experimental data fit the Langmuir adsorption isotherm.
Practical implications
The plant extracts can be used in chemical cleaning and picking processes.
Originality/value
The research provides information on the possible use of the ethanol extracts from TYV leaves, XYA fruits and ZGO roots as sources of cheap, eco-friendly and non-toxic corrosion inhibitors.
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N.O. Eddy and E.E. Ebenso
The purpose of this paper is to study the inhibitive and adsorptive characteristics of ethanol extract of Gongronema latifolium (GL) as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in H2SO…
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study the inhibitive and adsorptive characteristics of ethanol extract of Gongronema latifolium (GL) as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in H2SO4.
Design/methodology/approach
The inhibition efficiencies were evaluated using thermometric and hydrogen evolution techniques.
Findings
The inhibition efficiency of ethanol extract of GL vary with concentration of the extract, period of immersion and with temperature. The extract acts as an inhibitor because of its phytochemical and amino acid composition. The extract is adsorbed spontaneously on the surface of mild steel according to Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The mechanism of physical adsorption is proposed from the trend of the inhibition efficiency with temperature and the values of some kinetic and thermodynamic parameters obtained.
Research limitations/implications
The study provides information on the use of ethanol extract of GL as a corrosion inhibitor. Electrochemical studies such as polarisation and alternating current impedance spectra will throw more light on the mechanistic aspects of the corrosion inhibition.
Practical implications
Ethanol extract of GL can be used as an environmentally friendly inhibitor for the corrosion of mild steel in H2SO4.
Originality/value
This environmentally friendly inhibitor could find possible applications in metal surface anodising and surface coatings.
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Alexander I. Ikeuba, Christopher U. Sonde, Ifeatu E. Chukwudubem, Remigius C. Anozie, Benedict U. Ugi, Benedict Onyeachu, Okpo O. Ekerenam and Wilfred Emori
In line with current research efforts to develop eco-friendly strategies for corrosion mitigation, the purpose of this study is to appraise the anti-corrosion potential of…
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Purpose
In line with current research efforts to develop eco-friendly strategies for corrosion mitigation, the purpose of this study is to appraise the anti-corrosion potential of selected amino acids on magnesium corrosion in sodium chloride solutions.
Design/methodology/approach
The corrosion inhibition of magnesium in aqueous solutions in the presence of benign, eco-friendly and readily available amino acids (alanine, arginine, histidine, lysine, proline) were evaluated using electrochemical methods.
Findings
Amino acids suppressed magnesium corrosion rate in aqueous sodium chloride solutions. The order of inhibition efficiency (%IE) was as follows: alanine < arginine < histidine < lysine < proline. The open circuit potential shift with respect to the blank was less than 0.085 VSCE, indicating that the amino acids are mixed-type corrosion inhibitors. In addition, the %IE of the amino acids was inversely proportional to the molecular weight. The results obtained indicate that the amino acids can serve as sustainable eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors for magnesium with the best inhibition efficiency attributed to proline with an efficiency of 85.1%.
Originality/value
New information on the application of amino acids as green sustainable corrosion inhibitors is provided herein.
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