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Synthesis of substituted triazines and their investigation as corrosion inhibitors on mild steel and aluminium in corrosive environments

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The serious consequences of the corrosion process have become a problem of worldwide significance - corrosion is the destructive attack of a material by reacting to its environment. Corrosion causes plant shutdowns, wastes valuable resources, causes loss or contamination of products, reductions in efficiency, requires costly maintenance, and expensive overdesign. It can also jeopardize safety as well as inhibit technological progress. Corrosion also affects the health of human beings, for example copper and lead can be toxic and can leach into tap water in homes because pipes have corroded.

For civil and structural engineers, if suitable corrosion control measures are not carried out on buildings, bridges, equipment, and pipelines, severe damage may occur. Corrosion is usually mitigated through the use of inhibitors. This research will synthesize triazines as corrosion inhibitors. Triazines, unlike other commonly used inhibitors, are environmentally friendly and will be tested on aluminium and steel.

PhD Candidate Tshikhudo Fulufhelo based in the University of Venda, will be carrying our this research supervised by Dr L.C. Murulana, Dr S.S Mnyakeni Moleele, (Venda) and Dr Carlos Fernandez, (RGU)

Type of Project Research Grant
Status Project Complete
Funder(s) South African National Research Foundation
Value £8,826.00
Project Dates Aug 1, 2023 - Dec 1, 2023

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