Graphite Nanosheets Modified with Carboxymethyl Cellulose as Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibitor for Low-Carbon Steel in Saline Environments to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): An Experimental and Bibliometric Study
Keywords:
Bibliometric analysis, Carboxymethyl cellulose, Corrosion inhibition, Graphite nanosheets, Low-carbon steel, Sustainable developmentAbstract
Eco-friendly polymeric nanofluids were developed by
modifying graphite nanosheets with carboxymethyl cellulose
(CMC) to inhibit low-carbon steel corrosion in saline
environments. This experimental and bibliometric study
combined nanofluid preparation, dispersion assessment,
electrochemical testing, surface characterization, and
literature mapping to connect material performance with
SDGs. The nanocomposite formed a stable dispersion,
reduced corrosion activity, and produced an adsorbed
protective layer. This protection occurred because CMC
provided oxygen-rich functional groups for adsorption, while
graphite nanosheets strengthened the chloride barrier. The
findings support safer corrosion-control strategies that may
reduce toxic inhibitor dependence and improve the
durability of steel infrastructure in marine and industrial
environments.
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