A Confirmatory Study on the Use of N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) in the Industrial Field for Cleaning Metal Molds and Other Objects, Corrosion Inhibition Carbon Steel in 1 M HCl: Experimental and Theoretical Study
摘要
This study presents a comprehensive investigation of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) as a corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in a 1.0 M HCl using experimental and theoretical methods. Electrochemical measurements revealed that NMP acts as a cathodic-type inhibitor, achieving a maximum inhibition efficiency of 76.82% at 10⁻2 M, with a notable increase in polarization resistance. Adsorption of NMP followed the Langmuir isotherm, suggesting monolayer formation on the steel surface. Theoretical analysis using Density Functional Theory (DFT) indicated a substantial energy gap (Egap = 6.293 eV) between the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO), validating the experimental findings. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations further demonstrated the stable adsorption of NMP on the steel surface, with an adsorption energy of − 606.103 kcal/mol. Additionally, Natural Bond Orbitals (NBO) analysis provided insights into the molecular interactions and bonding characteristics. Overall, these results confirm that NMP is an effective corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel, offering valuable insights into its adsorption mechanism and potential industrial applications.