Green synthesis and anticorrosion effect of Allium cepa peels extract-silver nanoparticles composite in simulated oilfield pickling solution

An alternative green approach through which nanoscience/nanotechnology could be applied in the industry is being demonstrated in this study. Ethanol extracts of Allium cepa peels (Et-ACPE) is used to mediate the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Et-AgNPs) at room temperature. Stable crystalline, monodisperse and non-agglomerated spherical NPs with zeta potential of −46.2 ± 0.1 mV and plasmon absorption at 435 nm are obtained. Silver atoms are predominantly oriented towards the Ag (111) plane in a face centered cubic structure with a = b = c = 4.0968 Å having $$\alpha = \beta = \gamma = 90^\circ$$ α = β = γ = 90 ∘ . The surfaces of the NPs becomes rich in electron cloud due to O atoms supplied by capped phyto-compounds of Et-ACPE. This enhances adsorption potential and more efficient inhibition (up to 90% at 30 °C) of X80 steel corrosion in 1 M HCl solution than using the crude extract. Investigation of corrosion products and morphologies of the steel surface by FTIR, SEM/EDS and AFM techniques reveals efficient surface protection through adsorption of Et-AgNPs facilitated mainly by O and –C = C– sites. Findings prove that the Et-AgNPs is a more efficient and thermally stable alternative ecofriendly anticorrosion additive for industrial cleaning and pickling operations than the crude extract.

Anti-Corrosive Properties of an Effective Guar Gum Grafted 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropanesulfonic Acid (GG-AMPS) Coating on Copper in a 3.5% NaCl Solution

Guar gum grafted 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (GG-AMPS) was synthesized using guar gum and AMPS as the base ingredients. The corrosion inhibition of copper was studied using weight loss, electrochemical, and surface characterization methods in a 3.5% sodium chloride (NaCl) solution. Studies including weight loss were done at different acid concentrations, different inhibitor concentrations, different temperatures, and different immersion times. The weight loss studies showed the good performance of GG-AMPS at a 600 mg/L concentration. This concentration was further used as the optimum concentration for all of the studies. The efficiency decreased with the rise in temperature and at higher concentrations of acidic media. However, the efficiency of the inhibition increased with the additional immersion time. Electrochemical methods including impedance and polarization were employed to calculate the inhibition efficiency. Both of the techniques exhibited a good inhibition by GG-APMS at a 600 mg/L concentration. Surface studies were conducted using scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) methods. The surface studies showed smooth surfaces in the presence of GG-AMPS and rough surfaces in its absence. The adsorption type of GG-AMPS on the surface of the copper followed the Langmuir adsorption model.