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Carbon nanodots synthesized from chitosan and its application as a corrosion inhibitor in boat-building carbon steel BIS2062

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Carbon quantum dots are fluorescent nanoparticles with various unique properties such as environmental friendliness, high conductivity, low toxicity and high stability. This study aimed to synthesize carbon nanodots (CDs) from chitosan and apply them as a corrosion inhibitor in BIS 2062 carbon steel. CDs were synthesized from chitosan, and their morphological characteristics studied using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron micrograph (TEM). The AFM and TEM results showed that the CD had a spherical shape and 2D structure. The FTIR spectroscopy results indicated that the CDs were rich in C=O and C–O functional groups. The UV–Vis spectroscopic analysis showed absorption peaks at 288 and 222 nm. Moreover, the zeta potential was positive. The BIS 2062 carbon steel, which is used for boat building, was coated with CDs, and its electrochemical characteristics were studied through linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The LSV and EIS results showed that steel coupons coated with 0.05% CD had excellent corrosion resistance. Cyclic voltammetric evaluation using glassy carbon electrode revealed that the oxidation and reduction potential of iron oxide were significantly suppressed due to the coating of CDs. The results highlighted the use of CDs as a corrosion inhibitor and a potential alternative to graphene-based materials.

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The author sincerely thanks the Director, ICAR Central Institute of Fisheries Technology for providing facilities. Thanks are also due to Dr. Leela Edwin, Head, Fishing Technology Division, Technical staff of the Division, Dr MM Prasad, Head, MFB Division and Sophisticated Technology Instrumentation Centre, CUSAT for extending support and guidance, FTIR and SEM facilities, respectively.

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    A. K. Keerthana & P. Muhamed Ashraf

  2. Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Cochin, Kerala, India

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Keerthana, A.K., Ashraf, P.M. Carbon nanodots synthesized from chitosan and its application as a corrosion inhibitor in boat-building carbon steel BIS2062. Appl Nanosci 10, 1061–1071 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-019-01177-0

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