International Journal of Industrial Chemistry 

About: International Journal of Industrial Chemistry is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Adsorption & Corrosion. It has an ISSN identifier of 2228-5547. Over the lifetime, 287 publications have been published receiving 4797 citations.

Corrosion problems during oil and gas production and its mitigation

Abstract: In order to ensure smooth and uninterrupted flow of oil and gas to the end users, it is imperative for the field operators, pipeline engineers, and designers to be corrosion conscious as the lines and their component fittings would undergo material degradations due to corrosion. This paper gives a comprehensive review of corrosion problems during oil and gas production and its mitigation. The chemistry of corrosion mechanism had been examined with the various types of corrosion and associated corroding agents in the oil and gas industry. Factors affecting each of the various forms of corrosion were also presented. Ways of mitigating this menace with current technology of low costs had been discussed. It was noticed that the principles of corrosion must be understood in order to effectively select materials and to design, fabricate, and utilize metal structures for the optimum economic life of facilities and safety in oil and gas operations. Also, oil and gas materials last longer when both inhibitors and protective coatings are used together than when only batch inhibition was used. However, it is recommended that consultations with process, operations, materials, and corrosion engineers are necessary in the fitness of things to save billions of dollars wasted on corrosion in the oil and gas industries.

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using carob leaf extract and its antibacterial activity

Abstract: Background This paper describes a rapid and eco-friendly method for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from aqueous solution of silver nitrate using carob leaf extract (Ceratonia siliqua) in a single-pot process.

A review on the assessment of polymeric materials used as corrosion inhibitor of metals and alloys

Abstract: Corrosion control of metals is an important activity of technical, economical, environmental, and aesthetical importance. The use of inhibitors is one of the best options of protecting metals and alloys against corrosion. The toxicity of organic and inorganic corrosion inhibitors to the environment has prompted the search for safer corrosion inhibitors such as green corrosion inhibitors as other more environmental friendly corrosion inhibitors, most of which are biodegradable and do not contain heavy metals or other toxic compounds. Investigations of corrosion-inhibiting abilities of polymeric substances, e.g., plant gums, in addition to being environmentally friendly and ecologically acceptable, have shown that plant products are inexpensive, readily available, and renewable sources of materials. Need for more effective inhibitors has propelled companies such as the Montazhkhimzashchita Trust to develop a pool method of welding sheet vinyl, a method widely employed in gluing on roller sticky bands from thermoplast on a pipe. The article enumerates several kinds of polymeric materials which are suitable for use in combating corrosion, and several which have suitable strength characteristics as to serve in place of scarce expensive metals and alloys.

Focus on potential environmental issues on plastic world towards a sustainable plastic recycling in developing countries

Abstract: Due to the tremendous growth of plastics in the world, it has brought about environmental concerns for over the past two or three decades. Most of these plastics, due to poor management, are currently disposed of in unauthorized dumping sites or burned uncontrollably in the fields. The paper outlines environmental concerns of so many applications of plastics. The most important mechanisms of degradation of plastics, environmental impacts and recommendations for sustainable development are fully discoursed, with recycling option being overviewed as the route under most intense development at this time because of its broad public appeal and obvious environmental advantages.

Synthesis and investigations of heterocyclic compounds as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid

Abstract: The corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 0.5 M hydrochloric acid by six synthesized heterocyclic compounds was studied using weight loss measurements. The inhibition efficiency exceeded 95%. The excellent inhibitor performance was attributed to the formation of protection adsorption films on the steel surface. The structures of compounds were confirmed by Fourier transform infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance analysis. The adsorption of inhibitor on steel surface followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Quantum chemical calculations were also adopted to clarify the inhibition mechanism.