Unveiling the future of steel corrosion inhibition: a revolutionary sustainable odyssey with a special emphasis on N⁺-containing ionic liquids through cutting-edge innovations

Abstract

Graphical abstract illustrates how ionic liquids protect metal surface from corrosion, highlights the factors affecting efficacy and associated chemical reactions with and without ionic liquids, highlighting their role in preventing rust formation.

Development of a 2D Network of Zinc Organophosphate with an 8-Membered Ring Core Having Corrosion Resistance Properties

“…The molecular structure of organic compounds is pivotal in determining their efficacy as corrosion inhibitors. 26 The majority of potent inhibitors are composed of an organic scaffold with unsaturation (such as double or triple bonds) and heteroatoms (nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur) that act as active sites for donor−acceptor (D-A) type interactions with the metal atom. 27−31 The inhibitive behavior of zinc phosphates can be improved by altering the anionic component and cationic constitution.…”

“…The lower inhibitive nature of zinc phosphates can be attributed to their restricted solubility in water. − Consequently, efforts have been made to enhance the corrosion-inhibiting abilities of zinc phosphates through various physical and chemical changes in their structures. The molecular structure of organic compounds is pivotal in determining their efficacy as corrosion inhibitors . The majority of potent inhibitors are composed of an organic scaffold with unsaturation (such as double or triple bonds) and heteroatoms (nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur) that act as active sites for donor–acceptor (D-A) type interactions with the metal atom. − The inhibitive behavior of zinc phosphates can be improved by altering the anionic component and cationic constitution. − This increases the pigments inhibitory characteristics by increasing its solubility in water. ,− Additionally, organically modified compounds could completely replace conventional zinc phosphate anticorrosive pigments.…”