Application of Nano-materials for Corrosion Control
Rawia Mansour
Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), 1 Elzhoor Region, P.O.Box 11727, Cairo, Egypt.
Ali Mohamed Elshafei *
Department of Microbial Chemistry, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St. (Former El Tahrir St.), Dokki, Giza, P.O.Box 12622, Egypt.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This review describes some nano-technological applications concerning the corrosion incidence and protection of steel pipelines mainly used in the petroleum sector. These techniques play a major role in producing anti-corrosion coatings which enhances metal durability with high abrasion and corrosion resistances towards adverse environmental conditions. In addition the review also describes the advantages for employing nano-materials in protecting metal and other material surfaces.
Keywords: Nanotechnology, corrosion protection, coating, anti-corrosion, steel pipes.