Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors: Safety, Sustainability, and Efficiency

Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors is a comprehensive resource that explores the synthesis, characterization, and anticorrosive applications of green and environmentally benign grafted biopolymers and their derivatives. It covers state-of-the-art corrosion science and engineering, as well as an in-depth exposition of knowledge on numerous corrosion systems and their role in contemporary industry. The book is edited and contributed to by well-known researchers, scientists, and experts from academia and industry and includes information on basics of corrosion, economic adverse effects, and mitigation, corrosion inhibitor classification and selection criteria, chemical, electrochemical, and surface characterization, and computational techniques for corrosion monitoring. It also covers sustainable grafted biopolymers, natural exudates gums, pectin, chitosan, starch, cellulose, alginates, dextrin, and biopolymer composites and nanocomposites as sustainable corrosion inhibitors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 12 June 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Comprehensive resource explaining the synthesis, characterization, and anticorrosive applications of green and environmentally benign grafted biopolymers and their derivatives.

Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors delve into the realm of sustainable grafted biopolymers, shedding light on their synthesis, characterization, and remarkable anticorrosive properties. This comprehensive resource serves as a valuable guide for researchers, scientists, and experts seeking to explore the emerging features and future prospects of these environmentally friendly materials.

The book delves into the diverse forms of grafted biopolymers and the innovative techniques employed to prevent corrosion. It explores the intricate relationship between macromolecular weights, chemical compositions, and unique molecular and electronic structures of these materials. By covering state-of-the-art corrosion science and engineering, as well as providing a detailed, step-by-step exposition of knowledge on various corrosion systems and their crucial role in contemporary industries, Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors offers a comprehensive understanding of this field.

Each chapter in this resource is thoughtfully curated, beginning with an introduction that provides a foundational understanding of corrosion, its economic implications, and the ongoing efforts to mitigate its adverse effects. The book then proceeds to explore corrosion inhibitor classification and selection criteria, chemical, electrochemical, and surface characterization techniques, and computational methods for monitoring corrosion.

Furthermore, Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors delves into the realm of sustainable grafted biopolymers, encompassing their synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications. It sheds light on the factors influencing biopolymers grafting and discusses the potential of grafted natural exudates gums, pectin, chitosan, starch, cellulose, alginates, dextrin, and biopolymer composites and nanocomposites as sustainable corrosion inhibitors.

By presenting a wealth of information and insights, Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of materials science, corrosion science, and environmental engineering. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to advance the development of green and environmentally benign grafted biopolymers, ultimately contributing to the preservation of our infrastructure and the protection of our environment.

ISBN-13: 9781119881360