An eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for steel used in desalination systems during acid cleaning: Irish ivy extract
M. A. Deyab, Q. Mohsen · 2024
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Deyab and Mohsen report a 2024 study of a plant extract that may protect steel from rust. The steel is used in desalination plants and must survive strong acid cleaning. Their candidate is an extract of Irish ivy, a common climbing plant.
The team tested the extract in a strong sulfuric acid bath using weight loss, surface scans, and electric measures. Protection rose with dose and reached 94.2 percent at the top dose tested. The extract clung to the steel in a pattern that matched a classic adsorption model. Chemical tests found plant compounds such as alpha-hederin in the extract, which may do the protective work. The study points to a greener option for guarding steel during acid cleaning.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | M. A. Deyab, Q. Mohsen |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 39 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |