Advances in Corrosion Research
P. Selvakumar, R. Jagadeeswari, G. Kausalya Sasikumar, Rajender Boddula
The widespread and expensive problem of corrosion has substantial economic and environmental consequences. Protective coatings designed to combat corrosion are essential in shielding various industrial sectors from its harmful effects. The environmental toxicity associated with organic and inorganic compounds utilized as corrosion inhibitors has emerged as a significant issue in recent decades. The control of metal corrosion rates through nanomaterials represents a novel approach and discovery in the field of nanotechnology. Nanomaterials exhibit enhanced corrosion inhibition properties due to their increased surface-to-volume ratio. Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of nanomaterials in inhibiting corrosion. This section provides an overview of current technological approaches, with a particular focus on nanotechnology. It also discusses some initial research findings regarding the corrosion-resistant properties of nanostructures and their practical applications.
Keywords
Nanotechnology, Nanocoatings, Nanoparticles, Nanoalloys, Corrosion Inhibitors
Published online 1/5/2026, 12 pages
Citation: P. Selvakumar, R. Jagadeeswari, G. Kausalya Sasikumar, Rajender Boddula, Advances in Corrosion Research, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 188, pp 249-260, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903919-13
Part of the book on Advances in Corrosion Science and Surface Engineering
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