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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Green corrosion inhibitors for steel: Advanced mechanisms, materials design, and industrial perspectives
Authors
Bui Thi Hoa
Abstract
The increasing
environmental concerns associated with conventional corrosion inhibitors have
driven significant research into sustainable alternatives known as green
corrosion inhibitors (GCIs). These materials, derived from renewable resources
or synthesized through environmentally benign processes, offer a promising
route to mitigate steel corrosion in aggressive environments. This
comprehensive review provides an in-depth analysis of green corrosion
inhibitors with a particular focus on adsorption mechanisms, thermodynamic and
kinetic modeling, structure–activity relationships, and performance under
industrial conditions. Advanced computational approaches including density
functional theory (DFT), Monte Carlo simulations, and molecular dynamics are
discussed in relation to inhibitor efficiency. Furthermore, the review
evaluates the effectiveness of GCIs in acidic, saline, and CO₂-containing
environments, highlighting the role of synergistic effects and hybrid systems.
Challenges in scalability, reproducibility, and long-term stability are
critically assessed, and future research directions are proposed to accelerate the
development of next-generation sustainable corrosion mitigation technologies.
Pages:9-14
How to cite this article:
Bui Thi Hoa "Green corrosion inhibitors for steel: Advanced mechanisms, materials design, and industrial perspectives". International Journal of Chemistry Studies, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 9-14
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