A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CORROSION INHIBITORS IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS: INSIGHTS FROM THE LAST 5 YEARS

Corrosion inhibitors are crucial for protecting metals and alloys in marine conditions, where corrosion poses significant risks to infrastructure and equipment. This systematic review investigates the most recent advancements in the development and application of corrosion inhibitors in several industries, such as oil and gas [1-3], desalination [4-6], and shipping [7-9]. Various types of inhibitors, including organic [10, 11], inorganic [12, 13], hybrid [14], and green inhibitors [15-17], are evaluated for their mechanisms of action [18-20], effectiveness [21, 22], and environmental impacts [23-25]. This review assesses the efficacy of several inhibitors on distinct metal substrates [26-28] under varying environmental circumstances [29-31]. The focus is on technological progressions such as self-healing coatings [32, 33], intelligent materials [34, 35], and nanotechnology-based solutions [36, 37]. The effectiveness of these inhibitors is assessed using traditional electrochemical methods [38-40] as well as state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms [41, 42], which offer new insights in predicting corrosion patterns. The article examines the main challenges of transitioning from laboratory research to field implementation [43, 44], adhering to regulatory constraints [45, 46], and attaining cost-efficiency [47, 48]. This study aims to rectify the shortcomings in the current understanding by integrating the most recent findings from influential studies [49-51]. The book proposes potential avenues for future investigation focused on developing corrosion mitigation devices that are both ecologically sustainable and exceptionally efficient, specifically tailored for demanding marine environments