Structure, Characterization and Anti-Corrosion Activity of the New Metal–Organic Framework [Ag(qox)(4-ab)]

Nano-metal-organic frameworks as corrosion inhibitors for strengthening anti-corrosion behavior of carbon steel in a sulfuric acid environment: from synthesis to applications

In order to demonstrate the effect of Nano-metal organic frameworks, [Cu₂(CN)₄(Ph₃Sn) (Pyz2-caH)₂] (NMOF1) and [_∞³[Cu(CN)₂(Me₃Sn)(Pyz)]] (NMOF2) as corrosion inhibitors for C-steel in 0.5 M sulfuric acid solutions, the following methods were utilized: mass reduction (MR), potentiodynamic polarization (PDP), and AC electrochemical impedance (EIS). The results of the experiments showed that by increasing the dose of these compounds, the inhibition efficacy (η%) of C-steel corrosion increased and reached 74.4-90% for NMOF2 and NMOF1 at a dose of 25 × 10^-6 M, respectively. On the other hand, the η% decreased as the temperature range rose. Parameters for activation and adsorption were determined and discussed. Both NMOF2 and NMOF1 were physically adsorbed on the surface of C-steel and conformed to the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The PDP studies revealed that these compounds functioned as mixed type inhibitors, i.e. affecting both metal dissolution and hydrogen evolution reactions. Attenuated Total Reflection Infra-Red (ATR-IR) analysis was carried out to determine the morphology of the inhibited C-steel surface. There is good agreement between the findings of EIS, PDP and MR.

Improvement of anti-corrosion performance of an epoxy coating using hybrid UiO-66-NH2/carbon nanotubes nanocomposite

In this study, a porous nanocontainer from UiO-66-NH₂/CNTs nanocomposite with an excellent barrier characteristics was constructed through amine-functionalized Zr-based metal organic framework. The characterization of the prepared nano-materials were performed using different analyses such as FTIR, XRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, and BET and the results proved the successful synthesize of UiO-66-NH₂/CNTs nanocomposite. The corrosion protection performance of the coated panels was investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), salt spray, and contact angle measurement. The EIS results revealed that unmodified and UiO-66-NH₂ containing coating in 3.5 wt.% NaCl electrolyte were failed after 45 days but the corrosion was negligible in UiO-66-NH₂/CNTs coating due to high pore resistance values even after 45 days. Salt spray and contact angle measurements confirmed that UiO-66-NH₂/CNTs containing coating acts as an efficient barrier against wet saline environment even at long exposure times. This is attributed to uniform dispersion in the epoxy matrix and formation of a uniform nanocomposite coating.

Chemical, electrochemical and surface studies of new metal-organic frameworks (MOF) as corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel in sulfuric acid environment

The effects of [Co₂ (SCN) 4(hmt)₂(H₂O)₆. H₂O] (SC1) and [Co (CN)₆ (Me₃Sn)₃(H₂O). (qox)] (SCP2) MOF as corrosion inhibitors on C-steel in 0.5 M sulfuric acid solutions are illustrated utilizing mass reduction (MR), electrochemical [potentiodynamic polarization (PP), and AC electrochemical impedance (EIS)]. The experiments revealed that as the dose of these compounds rose, the inhibition efficacy (IE percent) of C-steel corrosion improved, reaching 80.7–93.1% at dose 25 × 10⁻⁶ M for SC1 and SCP2, respectively. IE percent, on the other hand, dropped as the temperature range grew. SC1was adsorbed physically and chemically (mixed adsorption) but SCP2 was adsorbed physically on the surface of C-steel and conformed to the Langmuir adsorption isotherm equation. The PP studies revealed that these compounds act as mixed kind inhibitors. To establish the morphology of the inhibited C-steel surface, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy transmitted X-ray (EDX), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) studies were used. All tested experiments were in good agreement.

Synthesis of a novel Ce(iii)/melamine coordination polymer and its application for corrosion protection of AA2024 in NaCl solution

We present the synthesis of a new cerium(iii)-melamine coordination polymer (CMCP) by a mixed-solvothermal method and its characterization. Characterization techniques included Raman, Fourier Transformation Infra-Red (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), in which the change in the electronic environment and the crystallinity were tracked. The characterization results confirm the coordination of cerium(iii) with melamine through -NH2 groups, instead of the N atoms of the triazine ring, for which we propose a mechanism of interaction. In addition, Biovia Materials Studio package was applied to determine and investigate the molecular structure of the CMCP. All simulations were done using COMPASS force-field theory and atom-based method for summation of electrostatic and van de Waals forces. The application of the CMCP for the corrosion inhibition of AA2024 in 3.5% NaCl solution was tested using the potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. The results point out that the presence of cerium as cerium(iii) in the CMCP structure plays the fundamental role of inhibition, whereby the inhibition mechanism occurs by cathodic oxidation of Ce(iii) to Ce(iv) and cyclic reduction of Ce(iv) to Ce(iii) by melamine part of CMCP.

Synthesis of two supramolecular coordination polymers and electrochemical evaluation of their corrosion inhibition performance on corrosion of carbon steel in acidic medium

The effect of the SCPs-[CuII(en)2] [CuI (CN)2]2. H2O] (SCP1) and {[H2DAB] [Cu4(CN)6].2H2O} (SCP2) as corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel (CS) was studied in 1.0M HCl solution. As the synthesized inhibitor dose increases, the inhibition productivity (%e) increases reaching to 90.3% and 89.9% at 21x10-6M dose for SCP2 and SCP1, respectively. This result evidenced by mass loss (ML) investigated at three different temperatures 25-35-45oC, while potentiodynamic polarization (PP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and electrochemical frequency modulation technique (EFM) were tested at 25°C. The synthesized inhibitors adsorbed on the CS surface physically allowing Henry isotherm. The results displayed that the synthesized inhibitors are excellent and their (%e) was significantly increased by raising the dose and decreased by raising the temperature. Polarization curves revealed that the synthesized inhibitors act as mixed type. The thermodynamic parameters were calculated and discussed. The protection was confirmed by the creation of the thin film of inhibitors precipitated on the surface of CS.

Enhancing the anti-corrosion performance of ZIF-8-based coatings via microstructural optimization

Herein, ZIF-8–ZnAl–NO₃ LDH composite coatings showing superior anti-corrosion performance were prepared by the facile hydrothermal growth of ZnAl–NO₃ LDH buffer layers, followed by solvothermal treatment with 2-methylimidazole.

TMEDA-assisted effective direct ortho arylation of electron-deficient N-heteroarenes with aromatic Grignard reagents

In the addition of TMEDA in toluene, aryl Grignards could effectively and site-specifically ortho-arylate electron-deficient heteroarenes under mild conditions. This endeavor successfully changed the old low-yielding reaction, aryl Grignard addition to N-heteroarenes, into an efficient procedure for heterobiaryls. The combination of the inexpensive aryl Grignards, TMEDA, the cost-free air, no use of any transition-metal catalyst, the mild reaction conditions, and the high-yielding gram-scale results enables this new procedure to be cost-effective and potentially utilizable in industry.