Corrosion Inhibition Activity Research Articles

Insight into the Corrosion Inhibition Performance of Pistia stratiotes Leaf Extract as a Novel Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in 1 M HCl Solution.

In this research, the Pistia stratiotes leaf (PSL) extract was evaluated as a green corrosion inhibitor for the corrosion of mild steel in 1 M HCl using electrochemical measurements and surface characterization. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) spectra showed that the inhibitory activity of the phytochemical compounds enhanced with increasing concentration up to 400 ppm, which was reflected in the increase in the charge transfer resistance and double-layer capacitance. Regarding the effect of immersion time, EIS results indicated that the persistence of the PSL extract was between 4 h and 8 h of exposure time. From polarization curve (PCC) results, the best performance of the corrosion inhibitor was achieved at 400 ppm with an inhibition efficiency of 93.7%. The PSL extract acted as a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor. The adsorption of the phytomolecules on the metal surface obeyed the Langmuir isotherm through a mixed mechanism (physical and chemical interactions) dominated by physisorption. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examinations and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) elemental analysis of the corroded samples confirmed the anticorrosive protection of the PSL extract. Chemical characterization of the PSL extract by GC-MS revealed the presence of phytol, steroids, and aromatic and long-chain unsaturated fatty acid esters, in order of abundance. Chemical quantum calculations by DFT allowed for determining that the phthalic acid, di(2-propylpentyl) ester compound has the most significant potential to act as the main active component in corrosion inhibition activity.

Plant-mediated synthesis of biocompatible ZnO NPs: comprehensive characterisation and investigation of their catalytic, corrosion inhibition, antibacterial, scavenging and anti-oncogenic activities

ABSTRACT In this study, we present a novel method for synthesising zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) from the dried Caesalpinia sappan seeds powder. Comprehensive characterisation using XRD, FTIR, SEM, and EDX techniques was employed to elucidate the surface and morphological properties of these ZnO NPs. We showcase the versatile application of ZnO NPs as heterogeneous catalyst in the synthesis of 5-arylmethylidene-pyrimidin-2,4,6-triones. Notably, this eco-friendly approach eliminates the need for organic solvents, offering a sustainable route to producing 5-arylmethylidene-pyrimidin-2,4,6-triones in high yields. Furthermore, we investigate the corrosion inhibition properties of ZnO NPs on mild steel in 5% sodium chloride solution. Our findings reveal the ZnO NPs’ significant inhibition efficiency against corrosion, promising potential for practical applications. In addition to their chemical applications, we delve into the biological activities of ZnO NPs, including their antibacterial effects against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, anti-oncogenic activity against DU-145 cells, and scavenging activities against oxidative stress.

Electrochemical, gravimetric and surface studies of Phalaris canariensis oil extract as corrosion inhibitor for 316 L type stainless steel in H2O-LiCl mixtures

The corrosion inhibition action of Phalaris canariensis extract on 316 L stainless steel in the H2O-35 (wt%) LiCl mixture at different temperatures has been evaluated with the aid of weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization curves, linear polarization resistance and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests. These studies were complemented by Fourier Transformed Infrared spectroscopy, FTIR, gas/mass chromatography analytical techniques and detailed scanning electronic microscopy studies. Results have indicated that Phalaris canariensis extract is an efficient inhibitor, with an efficiency that increases with its concentration, but it decreases as the temperature increases. Phalaris canariensis extract is physically adsorbed onto stainless steel according to a Temkin type of adsorption isotherm. Phalaris canariensis extract affected both anodic and cathodic electrochemical reactions with a stronger effect on the anodic ones, acting, thus, as a mixed type of inhibitor. Main compounds contained in the Phalaris canariensis extract were palmitic and oleic acids, responsible for its inhibitory properties.

Experimental and theoretical study of two Salen-type Schiff bases: green synthesis, characterization, corrosion inhibition efficiency, and biological activity

As eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, and antibacterial agents, this study assesses 1,3-bis(2-hydroxybenzylidene) thiourea (B1) and 1,3-bis(2-hydroxybenzylidene) urea (B2), two new Schiff bases, on their performance in these areas. We successfully synthesized these Schiff bases in just 15 minutes using an environmentally friendly approach, and the yield was rather good, ranging from 69.8% to 87.53%. When compared to B2, B1 showed more effective corrosion inhibition and better antioxidant activity. Both chemicals were highly effective against microbes, while B1 was particularly effective against Aspergillus. B. We measured the weight loss to examine the corrosion inhibition impact of XC48 carbon steel in 1M HCl. The findings revealed that at the ideal concentration of 5.10–4 M, the estimated IE% of the Schiff bases was 63.8% for B2 and 87.28% for B1. This study employed the Langmuir isotherm model to determine a number of thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics, all of which pointed to a physical adsorbed state. Promising electrical characteristics and robust adsorption on metal surfaces for B1 were corroborated by theoretical investigations employing density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Both the theoretical and practical aspects align with one another.

Comprehensive investigation of a new pyrazole derivative Schiff base complex: Revealing its potent protection against carbon steel corrosion

A new pyrazole derivative from 4-Aminoantipyrine Schiff base complex, which has the potential for corrosion inhibition, have been successfully synthesized (HL). The objective of this research is to enhance the corrosion inhibition activities of the synthesized HL by coordinating it with Cobalt to form complex compound (Co-L) on mild steel. HL and Co-L molecules will be immobilized on the surface of mild steel, creating a protective layer against corrosion-causing species. The synthesized compounds underwent characterization using various techniques, including UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infrared, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, X-Ray Diffraction, Magnetic Susceptibility Balance, and Elemental Analysis, confirming the success of the synthesis. Corrosion tests were conducted using the Weight Loss method and Potentiodynamic Polarization (PDP). The results indicate that the complex forms of compounds exhibit higher corrosion inhibition efficiency compared to their ligands. In the Weight-Loss method test (in 1.0 M HCl solution), Co-L compounds demonstrated superior performance efficiency at a concentration of 1 ×10−4 M, reaching 92.96 %, while HL showed an efficiency of only 86.89 %. The PDP test revealed that the HL and Co-L exhibited inhibition efficiencies of 87.13 % and 93.97 %, respectively, at a specific concentration. Monte Carlo simulation further supported these findings, indicating that inhibitor molecules are adsorbed on the metal surface, with the energy of adsorption for the Co-L inhibitor surpassing that of HL. This simulation result correlates linearly with experimental observations.

Polyethyleneglycol bisphenol A epichlorohydrin copolymer (PEG-BEC) as a highly efficient inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 1M HCl solutions

In this work, the corrosion inhibition performance of polyethyleneglycol bisphenol A epichlorohydrin copolymer (PEG-BEC) against mild steel in 1 M HCl was studied by electrochemical and weight loss techniques. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX) were applied to characterize the surface morphology of the mild steel samples. The corrosion mitigation efficiency was observed to rise as the concentration of PEG-BEC rises in the corrosive medium while increasing the temperature (25 °C -65 °C) resulting in a drop in the inhibition ability. Furthermore, under hydrodynamic conditions, the corrosion of the mild steel was found to deteriorate both in the absence and presence of PEG-BEC. Just with 10 ppm, an inhibition efficiency (IE) of 97.6% was obtained at 25 °C by EIS. PEG-BEC acts as a mixed-type inhibitor as observed by potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) technique. The observed corrosion inhibition action of PEG-BEC could be ascribed to the adsorption of the molecules and the formation of a protective film on the steel surface as evidenced by static water contact angle (WCA). Langmuir isotherm best describes the PEC-BEG-metal adsorption with large Kads values indicating a thermodynamically stable nature inhibition process. The obtained ∆G°ads = -35.138 to -39.522 kJ/mol indicate that the PEG-BEC spontaneously adsorbed onto the steel with strong tendency to provide protection to the mild steel surface via combination of chemisorption and physisorption processes. The ΔHads -53.07 kJ/mol and ΔSads= +0.048 kJ/mol-k, respectively, suggests an exothermic reaction accompanied by relatively increase in entropy of the PEG-BEC adsorption on the mild steel surface.

Research progress on chitosan and its derivatives in the fields of corrosion inhibition and antimicrobial activity.

Chitosan stands out as the only known polysaccharide of its kind, second only to cellulose. As the second-largest biopolymer globally, chitosan and its derivatives are extensively used in diverse areas such as metal anti-corrosion prevention, food production, and medical fields. Its benefits include environmental friendliness, non-toxicity, cost-effectiveness, and biodegradability. Notably, the use of chitosan and its derivatives has gained substantial attention and has been extensively researched in the fields of metal anti-corrosion prevention and antibacterial applications. By means of chemical modification or synergistic action, the inherent limitations of chitosan can be substantially improved, thereby enhancing its biological and physicochemical properties to meet a wider range of applications and more demanding application requirements. This article offers a comprehensive review of chitosan and its modified composite materials, focusing on the enhancement of their anticorrosion and antibacterial properties, as well as the mechanisms by which they serve as anticorrosion and antibacterial agents. Additionally, it summarizes the synthesis routes of various modification methods of chitosan and their applications in different fields, aiming to contribute to the interdisciplinary development and potential applications of chitosan in various areas.

Green approach towards the corrosion suppression effect of carbon steel against an aggressive medium of 1 M HCl from peanut shells: Electrochemical examinations coupled with theoretical insights

The present work focuses on examining the corrosion inhibition activity of an aqueous green extract derived from peanut shell waste for carbon steel in 1 M HCl. The electrochemical tests evinced a notable inhibitory efficiency of the peanut shell extract (PSE). Total polyphenol and flavonoid content, as well as FT-IR analysis, were performed to explore the phytochemical abundance of the PSE, the results show the existence of polyphenol and flavonoid families in the aqueous extract of PSE. The electrochemical measurements PDP and EIS showed an optimum inhibition efficiency (IE) reaching 81% using 2 g/L of PSE at 293 K. The effect of temperature indicated that the mode of adsorption of PSE is physisorption. SEM-EDX analysis of the carbon steel surface texture was conducted to explore the PSE behavior at the surface. Based on Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations at B3LYP/6-311 + G (d,p) level of theory, the anticorrosive effect of the main components of the aqueous green extract of peanut shells: Luteolin, (LTN) resveratrol (RVT) and p-hydroxybenzoic acid (HBA) was investigated, The HOMO and LUMO electron densities, as well as the molecular electrostatic potential maps, were used to identify the electron-rich and electron-poor regions. The most relevant global and local quantum chemical reactivity descriptors were also calculated and discussed. The results revealed that the inhibition efficiency of the investigated inhibitor molecules can be arranged as follows: RVT ≈ LTN ≫> HBA.

PH-Responsive Graphene Oxide-Based 2D/3D Composite for Enhancing Anti-Corrosion Properties of Epoxy Coating.

The functionalized graphene oxide (GO)-based composites as fillers added into organic coatings are desired for realizing the longstanding corrosion protection of carbon steel. Here, the pH-responsive two-dimensional/three-dimensional (2D/3D) GO-based composite (ZIF-90-AAP/GO) was developed by environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitor 4-aminoantipyrine (AAP) anchored on the in situ growth of zeolite imidazolate framework-90 (ZIF-90) on the GO surface (ZIF-90/GO) through the Schiff base reaction. The active filler (ZIF-90-AAP/GO) was incorporated into an epoxy coating (EP) to obtain a high-performance self-healing coating on the surface of carbon steel. ZIF-90-AAP can greatly improve dispersion and compatibility of GO in EP. The low-frequency impedance modulus of ZIF-90-AAP/GO-EP can still reach up to 1.35 × 1010 Ω⋅cm2 after 40 days, which is about three orders of magnitude higher than that of the EP containing GO (GO-EP) relying on its passive and active corrosion protection. Meanwhile, ZIF-90-AAP/GO-EP exhibits excellent self-healing performance. The self-healing rate of ZIF-90-AAP/GO changes from negative to positive after 24 h, which results from the effective corrosion inhibition activity of ZIF-90-AAP for carbon steel based on the pH-triggered controlled release of AAP. The developed pH-responsive 2D/3D GO-based composite coating is very attractive for the corrosion protection of carbon steel.

Some Acetophenone Derivatives as Corrosion Inhibitors for Diesel Fuels

The corrosion inhibition activities 2.4-dimethylasetophenone semicarbazone (1), 2.4-dimethylacetophenone thiosemicarbazone (2), (E)-3-(2-allyloxy)phenyl)-1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (3), (E,E)-3-(5-bromo-2-hydroxy­phe­nyl)-1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one th­i­­­­o­se­­mi­car­bazone (4) and 3-hydroxy-3-(2-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-2-oxoethyl)indolin-2-one (5) have been studied by weight loss measu­rements for mild steel-3 specimen in diesel fuel. The corrosion rates of the steel-3 are decreased with the increase of the carbazones, chalcone, indolinone con­cen­tra­ti­on, while the inhibition efficiencies are increased.

Corrosion inhibition activity of a natural polysaccharide from Dysosma versipellis using tailor-made deep eutectic solvents

In this work, a total of 18 types of choline chloride, betaine, and L-proline-based deep eutectic solvents (DESs) were synthesized to determine the extraction yield of a natural polysaccharide (PSA) from Dysosma versipellis using an ultrasound-assisted extraction method. Results indicate that the choline-oxalic acid-based DES has the best extraction yield for PSA due to the proper physical-chemical properties between PSA and DES. To evaluate the optimal extraction conditions, a response surface methodology was carried out. Under the optimal conditions, the extraction yield of PSA reaches 10.37 % (± 0.03 %), higher than the conventional extraction methods. Findings from FT-IR and NMR suggest that the extracted PSA belongs to a neutral polysaccharide with (1 → 6)-linked α-d-glucopyranose in the main chain. Interestingly, results from various electrochemical measurements show the extracted PSA exhibits excellent corrosion inhibition performance for mild steel (MS) in a 0.5 M HCl solution, with 90.8 % of maximum corrosion inhibition efficiency at 210 mg L−1. SEM and XPS measurements reveal the formation of a protective layer on the MS surface. The adsorption behaviour of extracted PSA well obeys the Langmuir adsorption isotherm containing the chemisorption and physisorption. Additionally, theoretical calculations validate the experimental findings.

Antimicrobial and corrosion inhibition activity of Schiff base in mild steel of HCl and H2SO4 acidic solutions

The purpose of synthesizing two different types of Schiff base compounds, such as 2-[(4-Nitrophenyl)Imino]MethylPhenol (2, 4- NMP) and 2-[4-MethoxyPhenyl)Imino] Methyl}Phenol (2,4-MMP), are to improve the corrosion inhibition efficiency of Mild steel (MS) using acidic solutions of 1M HCl and 0.5M H2SO4 and investigated antimicrobial activity against bacteria gram positive Staphylococcus aureus and gram negative Escherichia coli. The – NO2 and – OCH3 substituent groups effects in the Schiff base azomethine system [– CH=N] have been investigated. The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectral analysis confirms a range of 1728 –1760 cm-1 , the formation of the azomethine system [-CH=N] in synthesized compounds. Besides, the potential of corrosion was investigated studied by electrochemical impedance studies (EIS), which indicated a high semicircle formed because of the high resistance of allowing the moving of electrons through the metal-electrolyte solution, besides acting as a mixed kind of inhibitor. 2,4-MMP has better inhibition behavior than 2,4-NMP. The morphology of mild steel surface was revealed by the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Thermodynamic investigation showed that two synthesized Schiff bases have Langmuir adsorption isotherms with physisorption and chemisorptions mechanisms. Quantum chemical calculations have been investigated by density functional theory (DFT). These studies concludes that 2,4-MMP has a better corrosion efficiency found as 86.1 % compared with the 2,4-NMP found as 84.2% since the electron donating ability of the substituents – OCH3 to the electron rich azomethine system [-CH=N] group. Further synthesized compounds exhibits high activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli due to substituted groups.

Corrosion Inhibition Behavior of DL-Methionine and L-Tryptophan on Carbon Steel

The cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors have become increasingly significant within the oil and gas sector. Consequently, this research was conducted to evaluate the corrosion inhibition behavior of the amino acids DL-Met and L-Tryp on carbon steel in acidic (0.05 M HCl), alkaline (0.05 M NH4OH), and neutral (3% NaCl) environments. This study used Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Potentiodynamic Polarization (PDP) to assess the performance of amino acids as corrosion inhibitors. The EIS and PDP measurements revealed that DL-Met and L-Tryp exhibited corrosion inhibition effects exclusively in acidic conditions. In this environment, DL-Met demonstrated a corrosion inhibition efficiency (η) of 49.7% at a concentration of 525 ppm, while L-Tryp reached an efficiency of 87.08% at a concentration of 25 ppm. Under the same conditions, DL-Met reduced the corrosion rate from 10 mm/year to 4.468 mm/year, and L-Tryp reduced it from 10.95 mm/year to 5.003 mm/year. However, the corrosion inhibition activity of DL-Met and L-Tryp in neutral and alkaline conditions did not yield positive results according to EIS measurements. In neutral conditions, 100 ppm DL-Met exhibited -22.46% inhibitory activity. Meanwhile, in alkaline conditions, 150 ppm DL-Met and 5 ppm L-Tryp exhibited inhibition efficiencies of -72.39% and -81.9%, respectively. This research aims to provide the oil and gas industry with a natural-based corrosion inhibitor alternative, offering a solution to corrosion-related challenges in acidic conditions.

Non thermal plasma synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their corrosion inhibition activity on XC70 mild steel pipeline in 1 M HCl acidic medium

This paper investigates the inhibitory efficiency of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO Nps) as an eco-friendly inhibitor against the corrosion of XC70 mild steel pipelines in a 1 M HCl acidic medium. The ZnO Nps were synthesized using non thermal plasma, in particular the gliding arc discharge-assisted (GAD) method, a chemical solvent free and safe approach that utilizes humid air as the vector gas and distilled water as the solvent. Characterization techniques such as DLS, EDX, SEM, and XRD confirmed the positive zeta potential, hexagonal wurtzite structure, spheroidal shape, and median particle size of 65.6 nm for the synthesized ZnO Nps, respectively. To evaluate the corrosion inhibition efficiency, investigations were conducted utilizing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) techniques at varying temperature range (298–333K). Results showed that increasing the concentration of ZnO Nps improved their ability to inhibit corrosion, with an optimum concentration of 70 mg/L achieving a high effectiveness of 90.71 % at ambient temperature. SEM analysis confirmed the formation of a protective barrier film on the inhibited substrate, effectively hindering the diffusion of corrosive ions. Furthermore, the DFT method was employed to examine the corrosion mitigation mechanism. These results demonstrate the significant inhibiting properties of ZnO Nps in preventing corrosion of XC70 mild steel in a 1 M hydrochloric acid environment.

Assessment of synthesis conditions on the corrosion inhibitive features of ZIF-67 MOF

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have indeed attracted substantial interest owing to their distinctive features and diverse applications, such as corrosion protection. In this work, using two synthesis methods, namely co-precipitation (CZ67) and solvothermal (SZ67), a cobalt-based zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIF-67) was developed as an essential family of MOFs. The results of the characterization confirmed that ZIF-67 particles were synthesized successfully. According to the results of XRD, FE-SEM, TEM, ICP-OES, TGA, and BET analysis, the SZ67 has a higher surface area and higher stability in solution compared to CZ67. In addition, CZ67 and SZ67 were introduced in epoxy coatings to form CZ67/EPC and SZ67/EPC. The SZ67/EPC exhibited greater corrosion inhibition activity than the CZ67/EPC. After 24 h of exposure to the salty media, the|Z|at the low frequency for the scratched SZ67/EPC (119,500 Ω.cm2) reached 1.1 and 5.7 times of that for the CZ67/EPC and Neat epoxy coatings, respectively. Furthermore, SZ67/EPC demonstrated superior barrier anticorrosion properties during immersion for forty days. The corrosion protection and adhesion performance of SZ67/EPC surpassed the rest of the coated samples after salt spray exposure.

Solvent-free synthesis of imidazoline from TETA-palmitic acid and evaluation of its corrosion inhibition activity

Solvent-free synthesis of imidazoline from TETA-palmitic acid and evaluation of its corrosion inhibition activity

Experimental and theoretical investigations of the effect of bis-phenylurea-based aliphatic amine derivative as an efficient green corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in HCl solution

A novel bis-phenylurea-based aliphatic amine (BPUA) was prepared via a facile synthetic route, and evaluated as a potential green organic corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 1.0 M HCl solutions. NMR spectroscopy experiments confirmed the preparation of the targeted structure. The corrosion inhibitory behavior of the prospective green compound was explored experimentally by electrochemical methods and theoretically by DFT-based quantum chemical calculations. Obtained results revealed an outstanding performance of BPUA, with efficiency of 95.1% at the inhibitor concentration of 50 mg L−1 at 25 °C. The novel compound has improved the steel resistivity and noticeably reduced the corrosion rate from 33 to 1.7 mils per year. Furthermore, the adsorption study elucidates that the mechanism of the corrosion inhibition activity obeys Langmuir isotherm with mixed physisorption/chemisorption modes for BPUA derivatives on the steel surface. Calculated Gibb's free energy of the adsorption process ranges from −35 to −37 kJ mol−1.The SEM morphology analysis validates the electrochemical measurements and substantiates the corrosion-inhibiting properties of BPUA. Additionally, the eco-toxicity assessment on human epithelial MCF-10A cells proved the environmental friendliness of the BPUA derivatives. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations correlated the inhibitor's chemical structure with the corresponding inhibitory behavior. Quantum descriptors disclosed the potentiality of BPUA adsorption onto the surface through the heteroatom-based functional groups and aromatic rings.

PANI encapsulated α-MnO2 nanocomposites as photocatalytic, antibacterial and anticorrosive agents: Sustainable experimental and theoretical studies

Metal nanoparticles and conducting polymers have applications in the fields like purification, separation, adsorption, photocatalytic, antibacterial, sensors, electrical conductivity, etc. The α-MnO2 nanoparticles, and polyaniline (PANI) were synthesized by the reverse micelle and chemical oxidative techniques, respectively. An in-situ technique was used for the synthesis of α-MnO2/PANI nanocomposites (NCs). The characterization of α-MnO2 nanoparticles and NCs was carried out by XRD, TEM, FTIR, and UV–visible techniques. The experimental data was supported by a theoretical (computational) study. Corrosion inhibition, antibacterial, and photocatalytic activity of α-MnO2/PANI NCs were explored. The NCs show a maximum of 87 ± 0.1% corrosion inhibition efficiency. The NCs (100 ppm concentration) degrade 89.15 ± 1.1% of methyl orange dye after 3 h of UV exposure. The photodegradation of dye follows pseudo-first order kinetics with a rate constant of 0.0657 min−1. The mechanism of photodegradation is supported by potentiostatic photocurrent measurement, impedance spectroscopy, pH variation, and chemical oxygen demand. The antibacterial property of NCs was compared to standard Hexa disk against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. The NCs show 18.5 mm and 15.3 mm Zone of Inhibition (1000 ppm) for S. epidermis and E. coli, respectively. The α-MnO2/PANI NCs show very good anti-corrosive, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties.

Using electrochemical testing and modeling to assess the efficiency of a water-soluble inhibitor on the corrosion of 6061Al-15 % (v) SiC (p) composite

Abstract The corrosion behaviour of 6061Al-15 % (v) SiC (P) composite was investigated in a 0.5 M HCl medium using electrochemical techniques. A water-soluble inhibitor, N-(1-morpholinobenzyl) semicarbazide (NMSc), was synthesised to test its corrosion inhibition activity on 6061Al-15 % (v) SiC (P) composite. The inhibitor showed cathodic-type behaviour and 95.42 % inhibition efficiency at 2.56 mM concentration and 303 K temperature. The thermodynamic results revealed the inhibitor’s physisorption, which followed Langmuir’s isotherm model. A drastic reduction in corrosion current density in the inhibited medium indicates that the inhibitor effectively controls the deterioration of the composite in the HCl medium. A significant rise in polarisation resistance on increasing inhibitor concentration offers greater resistance for the charge transfer process, ensuring better control over the composite corrosion. The surface analysis by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) confirms the inhibitor film formation on the composite. The quantum chemical theoretical calculations supported the electrochemical results.

Surface Corrosion Inhibition Effect and Action Mechanism Analysis of 5-Methyl-Benzotriazole on Cobalt-Based Copper Film Chemical Mechanical Polishing for GLSI

With integrated circuit (IC) technology nodes below 20 nm, the chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of cobalt (Co)-based copper (Cu) interconnection has been gradually changed to one-step polishing, which requires rapid removal rate (RR) of Cu while controlling the height differences of concave and convex areas on the Cu surface, and finally achieving global planarization. Co as the barrier material is also required a lower RR to ensure a high Cu/Co removal rate selection ratio. Therefore, choosing the appropriate inhibitor in the slurry is extremely important. The corrosion inhibitor 5-methyl-benzotriazole (TTA) was thoroughly examined in this study for its ability to prevent corrosion on Cu film as well as its mode of action. The experimental results showed that TTA can effectively inhibit the removal of Cu under both dynamic and static conditions, which was also confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) tests. The corrosion inhibition effect and mechanism of TTA was further revealed by open circuit potential (OCP), polarization curve, adsorption isotherm, quantum chemical calculation, UV–Visible and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) tests. It was found that TTA can inhibit the corrosion of Cu by physical and chemical adsorption on the Cu surface, which is conductive to obtain excellent planarization properties. At the same time, it was also found TTA can also inhibit the corrosion of Co by forming Co-TTA and promoting the conversion of Co(OH)2 to Co3O4, and a Cu/Co removal rate selection ratio of 104 was obtained, which provides a suitable corrosion inhibitor for the polishing of Co-based Cu interconnection CMP and has a broad application prospect.