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Carbon Dots as Green Materials in Corrosion Protection: a Review

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Carbon dots (CDs) have emerged as a new class of environmentally friendly nanomaterials with significant potential in corrosion protection applications. Owing to their low toxicity, sustainable synthesis routes, rich surface chemistry, and excellent dispersibility, CDs represent a promising alternative to conventional toxic corrosion inhibitors and heavy-metal-based coatings. This mini review summarizes recent advances in the use of carbon dots as green corrosion protection materials, focusing on their synthesis, inhibition mechanisms, incorporation into coatings, and current challenges. The review highlights how CDs contribute to sustainable corrosion mitigation strategies while offering multifunctional performance.
Language: English
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7221709882
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