Nanomaterials as Next-Gen Corrosion Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review for Ceramic Wastewater Treatment

Abstract

This study reviews the use of corrosion inhibitors in industrial wastewater treatment, specifically in ceramic wastewater. It discusses the main problem limits the use of treated wastewater, which is corrosion behavior. To reduce this behavior and enable safe reuse of industrial wastewater, corrosion inhibitors are used. The study aims to provide insights into the selection, use, and effectiveness of corrosion inhibitor types in the media under study. The results can help engineers, researchers, and wastewater treatment professionals to find the best corrosion inhibitors for various municipal wastewater applications, increasing the sustainability and efficiency of wastewater treatment processes. The ceramic industry faces challenges in managing complex aqueous effluents generated from mining, shaping, glazing, and manufacturing processes. Nanomaterial-based alternatives, such as titanium nanotubes, zinc oxide nanoparticles, nanoenhanced filters, and stimuli responsive polymer and silica coatings, have emerged as promising next-generation corrosion inhibitors due to their multilayer passivation and high specific surface area. The analysis focuses on the feasibility of these materials' mechanisms, such as crystal deformation, nucleation hindrance, coating barriers, and passivation improvement, in industrial settings. In conclusion, the use of corrosion inhibitors in industrial wastewater treatment can significantly improve the sustainability and efficiency of wastewater treatment processes. Understanding the mechanisms by which these nanomaterials influence crystal growth modification, deposition kinetics, and passivation performance could lead to more effective and sustainable solutions for industrial wastewater treatment.