Advanced prediction of organic–metal interactions through DFT study and electrochemical displacement approach

Heterocyclic compounds are the promising biological compounds as nature-friendly for the corrosion protection of metallic surface. In this work, three heterocyclic compounds such as 1-azanaphthalene-8-ol (8-AN), 2-methylquinoline-8-ol (8-MQ), and 8-quinolinol-5-sulfonic acid (8-QSA) were used as gre...

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Main Authors: Abdelkarim Chaouiki, Wail Al Zoubi, Young Gun Ko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213956722001062
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author Abdelkarim Chaouiki
Wail Al Zoubi
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description Heterocyclic compounds are the promising biological compounds as nature-friendly for the corrosion protection of metallic surface. In this work, three heterocyclic compounds such as 1-azanaphthalene-8-ol (8-AN), 2-methylquinoline-8-ol (8-MQ), and 8-quinolinol-5-sulfonic acid (8-QSA) were used as green compounds, and their anti-corrosion performance for AZ31 Mg in saline water was discussed on the basis of impedance interpretation and surface analysis. Findings found that the electrochemical performance was improved in the order of 8-AN > 8-MQ > 8-QSA, demonstrating the electron donor effect of N-heterocycles to form coordination complexes on the magnesium surface. From the electrochemical performance, the protective layer constructed at the optimal concentration reinforces the barrier against aggressive environments, with potential inhibition efficiency of 87.4%, 99.0%, and 99.9% for 8-QSA, 8-MQ, and 8-AN, respectively. Quantum chemical parameters and electron density distribution for free organic species in the absence and presence of Mg2+ cation were evaluated using density functional theory (DFT). Upon the formation of coordination complexes between organic compound and Mg2+, energy gap underwent change about ∆E = 5.7 eV in the 8-AN/Mg2+ system. Furthermore, the adsorption of heterocyclic compounds on Mg surface reveals the formation of strong covalent bonds with Mg atoms, which further confirmed by the electron density difference and projected density of states analyses. Based on theoretical calculations, three inhibitors can adsorb on the metal surface in both parallel and perpendicular orientations via C, O and N atoms. In the parallel configuration, the C-Mg, N-Mg and O-Mg bond distances are between 2.11 and 2.25 Å, whereas the distances in the case of perpendicular adsorption are between 2.20 and 2.40 Å (covalent bonds via O and N atoms). The results indicated that parallel configurations are energetically more stable, in which the adsorption energies are -4.48 eV (8-AN), -4.28 eV (8-MQ) and -3.82 eV (8-QSA) compared to that of perpendicular adsorption (-3.65, -3.40, and -2.63 eV). As a result, experimental and theoretical studies were in well agreement and confirm that the nitrogen and oxygen atoms will be the main adsorption sites.
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spelling doaj.art-195c27af57d545dfa87b606d0b8a0a6b2024-04-16T17:15:48ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Journal of Magnesium and Alloys2213-95672023-01-01111301316Advanced prediction of organic–metal interactions through DFT study and electrochemical displacement approachAbdelkarim Chaouiki0Wail Al Zoubi1Young Gun Ko2Materials Electrochemistry Group, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, South KoreaCorresponding Authors.; Materials Electrochemistry Group, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, South KoreaCorresponding Authors.; Materials Electrochemistry Group, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, South KoreaHeterocyclic compounds are the promising biological compounds as nature-friendly for the corrosion protection of metallic surface. In this work, three heterocyclic compounds such as 1-azanaphthalene-8-ol (8-AN), 2-methylquinoline-8-ol (8-MQ), and 8-quinolinol-5-sulfonic acid (8-QSA) were used as green compounds, and their anti-corrosion performance for AZ31 Mg in saline water was discussed on the basis of impedance interpretation and surface analysis. Findings found that the electrochemical performance was improved in the order of 8-AN > 8-MQ > 8-QSA, demonstrating the electron donor effect of N-heterocycles to form coordination complexes on the magnesium surface. From the electrochemical performance, the protective layer constructed at the optimal concentration reinforces the barrier against aggressive environments, with potential inhibition efficiency of 87.4%, 99.0%, and 99.9% for 8-QSA, 8-MQ, and 8-AN, respectively. Quantum chemical parameters and electron density distribution for free organic species in the absence and presence of Mg2+ cation were evaluated using density functional theory (DFT). Upon the formation of coordination complexes between organic compound and Mg2+, energy gap underwent change about ∆E = 5.7 eV in the 8-AN/Mg2+ system. Furthermore, the adsorption of heterocyclic compounds on Mg surface reveals the formation of strong covalent bonds with Mg atoms, which further confirmed by the electron density difference and projected density of states analyses. Based on theoretical calculations, three inhibitors can adsorb on the metal surface in both parallel and perpendicular orientations via C, O and N atoms. In the parallel configuration, the C-Mg, N-Mg and O-Mg bond distances are between 2.11 and 2.25 Å, whereas the distances in the case of perpendicular adsorption are between 2.20 and 2.40 Å (covalent bonds via O and N atoms). The results indicated that parallel configurations are energetically more stable, in which the adsorption energies are -4.48 eV (8-AN), -4.28 eV (8-MQ) and -3.82 eV (8-QSA) compared to that of perpendicular adsorption (-3.65, -3.40, and -2.63 eV). As a result, experimental and theoretical studies were in well agreement and confirm that the nitrogen and oxygen atoms will be the main adsorption sites.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213956722001062Organic layerHeterocyclic compoundsElectrochemical behaviorDFT modeling
spellingShingle Abdelkarim Chaouiki
Wail Al Zoubi
Young Gun Ko
Advanced prediction of organic–metal interactions through DFT study and electrochemical displacement approach
Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
Organic layer
Heterocyclic compounds
Electrochemical behavior
DFT modeling
title Advanced prediction of organic–metal interactions through DFT study and electrochemical displacement approach
title_full Advanced prediction of organic–metal interactions through DFT study and electrochemical displacement approach
title_fullStr Advanced prediction of organic–metal interactions through DFT study and electrochemical displacement approach
title_full_unstemmed Advanced prediction of organic–metal interactions through DFT study and electrochemical displacement approach
title_short Advanced prediction of organic–metal interactions through DFT study and electrochemical displacement approach
title_sort advanced prediction of organic metal interactions through dft study and electrochemical displacement approach
topic Organic layer
Heterocyclic compounds
Electrochemical behavior
DFT modeling
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213956722001062
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