Chemistry of Environmentally Friendly Corrosion Inhibitors Using Emerging Technologies
A Special Issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 300
Editors
Interests: corrosion mechanism; corrosion engineering; corrosion inhibitors; electrochemical noise
Interests: corrosion and protection of materials; material nanostructures; biomedical alloys
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue calls for research that applies green chemistry principles and cutting-edge technology to the synthesis and extraction of chemical substances as potential corrosion inhibitors. Traditional inhibitors, while effective, are often toxic and environmentally damaging. This collection seeks to demonstrate a paradigm shift toward sustainable alternatives, emphasizing the rational design and mechanistic understanding of corrosion inhibitors through the application of emerging technologies.
Submissions exploring the application of computational chemistry, such as density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, to elucidate the adsorption mechanism are encouraged. The scope also includes the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to predict inhibitor efficiency and optimize molecular structures. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the use of both traditional and advanced synthesis and extraction techniques for preparing green inhibitors from natural extracts, expired pharmaceuticals, ionic liquids, and biodegradable polymers, among other sources. This Special Issue will serve as a resource for researchers seeking to leverage innovation for sustainable corrosion protection.
Dr. Andres Carmona Hernandez
Dr. Patrizia Bocchetta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green corrosion inhibitors
- computational chemistry
- sustainable synthesis
- machine learning
- adsorption mechanism
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