Poly(methacrylic acid)/silver nanoparticles composites: In-situ preparation, characterization and anticorrosion property for mild steel in H2SO4 solution

M. M. Solomon, S. A. Umoren, E. J. Abai

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Abstract

Poly(methacrylic acid)/silver nanoparticles (PMAA/AgNPs) composite was prepared in-situ and characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy, FTIR, TEM, XRD, and EDS. The anticorrosion performance of the composite was investigated by gravimetric, electrochemical, SEM, EDS, and water contact angle measurements. Results obtained show that PMAA/AgNPs act as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 solution. Inhibition efficiency increased with increase in concentration and temperature. PMAA/AgNPs composite behaved as a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor and adsorption onto the metal surface followed Temkin adsorption isotherm model. Results from all the surface analyses confirm the formation of PMAA/AgNPs protective film on the mild steel surface.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)340-351
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Molecular Liquids
Volume212
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acid corrosion
  • Composite
  • Corrosion inhibition
  • Mild steel
  • Poly(methacrylic acid)
  • Silver nanoparticles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Spectroscopy
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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