Title : Cryogenic engineering: Innovating corrosion inhibitors for agri-food sector sustainability
Abstract:
This study aims to compare two grinding techniques, namely ambient temperature grinding and cryogenic grinding, to produce environmentally friendly inhibitors and nano-inhibitors of corrosion, with potential applications in the agri-food industry. Cryogenic grinding, a widely used method in various industries, involves grinding materials (green waste) at extremely low temperatures using cryogenic liquids such as liquid nitrogen (-196 degrees Celsius). This approach produces ultra-fine particles or even nanoparticles, ensuring uniform dispersion of components, thus enhancing corrosion inhibitory properties, including nano-inhibitors. In contrast, conventional ambient temperature grinding may encounter difficulties in achieving the desired powder fineness and uniformity of component dispersion. Our goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of both methods to determine their suitability for producing corrosion inhibitors and nano-inhibitors from environmentally friendly materials, for potential applications in the agri-food sector. Ingeniously, cryogenics applied to the agri-food industry examines nano-inhibitors obtained through cryomilling for their ability to minimize corrosion in steels used in the agri-food sector. Assessments include electrochemical analyses and accelerated corrosion tests in the laboratory, along with in-situ trials to evaluate their efficacy under real conditions. The results shed light on the effectiveness of these nano-inhibitors in corrosion prevention, offering promising prospects to enhance equipment durability and ensure food safety.
Keywords: Cryogenic grinding, Nano-inhibitors, Agri-food industry, Electrochemistry
Audience Take Away Notes:
- Audience Benefit: Professionals in corrosion prevention and nano-materials science in the agri-food industry will learn about the effectiveness of different grinding techniques in producing corrosion inhibitors. They can optimize manufacturing processes for better corrosion prevention and product durability
- Job Impact: This research helps professionals in material selection and corrosion prevention to make informed decisions, improve equipment durability, maintain food safety standards, and potentially reduce maintenance costs
- Use by Other Other Academics: Use by Other Academics: Academics in nano-materials science, cryogenic process, corrosion engineering, and agricultural engineering can utilize these findings to expand their research
