Plant-Extract-Mediated Nanoparticles for Sustainable Corrosion Protection of Mild Steel: Efficiency and Mechanistic Insights

Key Points

• Corrosion protection efficiency is enhanced with nanoparticles from plant extracts, supporting sustainable practices.
• A key measure showed that these nanoparticles significantly reduce rust formation on mild steel surfaces.
• Analysis of corrosion resistance involved examining nanoparticles' structural and chemical properties against mild steel.
• These findings highlight potential for eco-friendly materials in corrosion prevention, necessitating further validation in real-world conditions.