Femiana Gapsari, Randis Randis, Ari Wahjudi, L. Tri Wijaya N. Kusuma
Corrosion causes significant financial losses and safety risks, affecting businesses. Conventional inhibitors are limited by toxicity, environmental impact, and poor long-term efficacy, necessitating sustainable solutions. Sustainable solutions are crucial for preventing corrosion and effectively mitigating its harmful environmental impacts. Nanocomposites, composed of nanofiller and matrix, offer corrosion inhibition due to their high surface area, tunable morphology, and enhanced barrier performance. These nanoscale composites have multiple phases and enhanced properties. Nanocomposites, manipulated by the size, shape, and functionalization, have potential applications in customized materials, analyte detection, and anticorrosion coatings. Metal oxide nanoparticles show corrosion inhibition potential due to their unique properties. Nanocomposite coatings are promising alternatives to traditional corrosion inhibitors due to their superior properties. They enhance barrier performance, adhesion, and self-healing capabilities. These coatings lower corrosion rates by obstructing the reaction or forming a protective layer. Corrosion inhibitors are crucial in various industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, maritime, and automotive sectors. They protect pipelines, storage tanks, and processing equipment. Marine sectors protect ship hulls and propellers from corrosion. Automotive sectors protect car bodywork and engines from road salt and environmental elements. Nanocomposite anticorrosive coatings offer an alternative for corrosion protection. © 2026 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia; Mechanical Engineering Department, Balikpapan State Polytechnic, Balikpapan, Indonesia; Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
