Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Approach: Enhancing Anticorrosion Efficacy

Background: Corrosion is a pervasive issue affecting various industries, resulting in significant economic losses. Traditional corrosion protection methods often involve toxic chemicals, prompting the need for eco-friendly alternatives. This study demonstrates the green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO)...

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Main Authors: Ojochenemi Nora Unuata, Oluwatosin Kudirat Shittu, Jimoh Oladejo Tijani, Hassan Abdulsalam Adewuyi
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Published: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 2025-03-01
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Online Access:http://pbr.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-663-en.pdf
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author Ojochenemi Nora Unuata
Oluwatosin Kudirat Shittu
Jimoh Oladejo Tijani
Hassan Abdulsalam Adewuyi
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description Background: Corrosion is a pervasive issue affecting various industries, resulting in significant economic losses. Traditional corrosion protection methods often involve toxic chemicals, prompting the need for eco-friendly alternatives. This study demonstrates the green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles via a sol-gel approach and their integration into epoxy resin coating to enhance anticorrosion efficacy. Objectives: This study aims to synthesize ZnO nanoparticles using a green synthesis method, characterize their properties, and evaluate their potential applications in corrosion protection and biomedical fields. Methods: The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using x-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The ZnO nanoparticles were then integrated into epoxy resin to develop a nano-coating optimized for enhanced performance. Results: The XRD analysis revealed the formation of a spherical zincite ZnO phase with an average crystallite size of 16.7 nm. HRTEM confirmed the average particle size of 16.3 nm, with uniform morphology. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) analysis demonstrated the exceptional corrosion resistance of the ZnO/epoxy resin coating. The green synthesis method produced uniform ZnO nanoparticles successfully integrated into the epoxy resin coating. The resulting nano-coating exhibited enhanced corrosion resistance, making it a promising solution for protecting metal surfaces.  Conclusion: This study demonstrates the green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using a sol-gel approach. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using XRD, EDS, and HRTEM. The ZnO nanoparticles were then integrated into epoxy resin to develop a nano-coating optimized for enhanced corrosion resistance. The results show that the ZnO/epoxy resin coating exhibits exceptional corrosion resistance, making it a promising solution for protecting metal surfaces.
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spelling doaj-art-fa613142450747a49de49c274ca4bb922025-08-20T02:29:04ZengMazandaran University of Medical SciencesPharmaceutical and Biomedical Research2423-44942025-03-011116168Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Approach: Enhancing Anticorrosion EfficacyOjochenemi Nora Unuata0Oluwatosin Kudirat Shittu1Jimoh Oladejo Tijani2Hassan Abdulsalam Adewuyi3 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Background: Corrosion is a pervasive issue affecting various industries, resulting in significant economic losses. Traditional corrosion protection methods often involve toxic chemicals, prompting the need for eco-friendly alternatives. This study demonstrates the green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles via a sol-gel approach and their integration into epoxy resin coating to enhance anticorrosion efficacy. Objectives: This study aims to synthesize ZnO nanoparticles using a green synthesis method, characterize their properties, and evaluate their potential applications in corrosion protection and biomedical fields. Methods: The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using x-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The ZnO nanoparticles were then integrated into epoxy resin to develop a nano-coating optimized for enhanced performance. Results: The XRD analysis revealed the formation of a spherical zincite ZnO phase with an average crystallite size of 16.7 nm. HRTEM confirmed the average particle size of 16.3 nm, with uniform morphology. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) analysis demonstrated the exceptional corrosion resistance of the ZnO/epoxy resin coating. The green synthesis method produced uniform ZnO nanoparticles successfully integrated into the epoxy resin coating. The resulting nano-coating exhibited enhanced corrosion resistance, making it a promising solution for protecting metal surfaces.  Conclusion: This study demonstrates the green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using a sol-gel approach. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using XRD, EDS, and HRTEM. The ZnO nanoparticles were then integrated into epoxy resin to develop a nano-coating optimized for enhanced corrosion resistance. The results show that the ZnO/epoxy resin coating exhibits exceptional corrosion resistance, making it a promising solution for protecting metal surfaces.http://pbr.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-663-en.pdfzinc oxide (zno)nanoparticlessynthesis viridiscorrosion resistanceresina epoxidicananomaterialis
spellingShingle Ojochenemi Nora Unuata
Oluwatosin Kudirat Shittu
Jimoh Oladejo Tijani
Hassan Abdulsalam Adewuyi
Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Approach: Enhancing Anticorrosion Efficacy
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
zinc oxide (zno)
nanoparticles
synthesis viridis
corrosion resistance
resina epoxidica
nanomaterialis
title Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Approach: Enhancing Anticorrosion Efficacy
title_full Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Approach: Enhancing Anticorrosion Efficacy
title_fullStr Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Approach: Enhancing Anticorrosion Efficacy
title_full_unstemmed Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Approach: Enhancing Anticorrosion Efficacy
title_short Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Sol-gel Approach: Enhancing Anticorrosion Efficacy
title_sort biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by sol gel approach enhancing anticorrosion efficacy
topic zinc oxide (zno)
nanoparticles
synthesis viridis
corrosion resistance
resina epoxidica
nanomaterialis
url http://pbr.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-663-en.pdf
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