EFFECT OF SYNTHESIZED SILVER NANOPARTICLES FROM ALOE VERA PLANT LEAF EXTRACT ON CORROSION BEHAVIOUR OF API 5L IN 0.5M OF H2SO4
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J.A. Ojumu,
Federal University of Technology, Akure,Nigeria
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- Corrosion inhibitors, aloe vera, polarization, plant extract, green inhibitors
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Good inhibitors have attributes like high inhibitory efficiency, low environmental toxicity, cost effectiveness, practicality, and eco-friendliness. This is because environmental conservation is becoming more popular worldwide. Synthesiszing nanoparticles with the use of organic extracts, which are biodegradable, eco-efficient, and reasonably priced is necessary because of environmental conservation and green chemistry. This study explores the use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized via Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) leaf extract as corrosion inhibitors for API 5L steel in sulfuric acid (H2SO4) environment. Characterization were carried out using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). These confirmed the metals in the extract; identified the functional groups and the SEM results confirmed the formation of uniformly dispersed, nearly spherical nanoparticles within the 45–90 nm range. Four different concentrations of AgNPs solution (0% wt., 0.1% wt., 0.3% wt., and 0.5% wt.) were applied to 0.5M H2SO4 solution. Corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency of the steel samples were assessed using polarization techniques. The findings reveal that AgNPs act as effective corrosion inhibitors for the steel samples, forming a protective barrier on the steel surfaces. The optimal inhibition efficiency was achieved at 97% in the sulfuric acid environment, with concentration of inhibitor at 0.5% wt. This study highlights the potential of green-synthesized AgNPs for efficient corrosion protection in acidic environments.
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