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80 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 613 Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • There is a need for effective and sustainable corrosion inhibitors. The use of expired pharmaceuticals as corrosion inhibitors is a relatively unexplored area.

    Expired dapagliflozin as a promising corrosion inhibitor for copper in 1.0 M nitric acid: experimental and computational validation · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study of the use of expired pharmaceuticals as corrosion inhibitors. Investigation of the applicability of the 'Waste-to-Wealth' solution to other industries. Development of new corrosion inhibitors with improved efficiency and sustainability.

    Expired fexofenadine hydrochloride acts as a high-performance sustainable corrosion inhibitor for copper in MSF desalination applications · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a high-performance sustainable corrosion inhibitor for copper in MSF desalination applications. The need for a 'Waste-to-Wealth' solution for the aggressive cleaning cycles used in MSF units.

    Expired fexofenadine hydrochloride acts as a high-performance sustainable corrosion inhibitor for copper in MSF desalination applications · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a detailed comparative assessment of corrosion behavior of stainless steel in various concentrations of acidic environments. The need for a discussion on the distinctive features of various methods to enhance corrosion protection.

    Corrosion Resistance of Steel in Acidic Environments: A Comprehensive Review · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of effective corrosion inhibitors, particularly those that are less harmful to the environment and less toxic, is important. There is a need for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic corrosion inhibitors.

    Theoretical analysis of Curcuma longa polyphenols as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors for copper in acidic medium · 2026 · DOI

  • Further work should be carried on the corrosion inhibition efficiency of Sodom apple latex in alloys and other corrosive mediums. The effect of increasing the inhibitor concentration beyond 2.5ml should be looked into.

    Assessing Corrosion Inhibition Behavior of Sodom Apple (Calotropis Procera) Latex Extract for the Prevention of Corrosion on Mild Steel. · 2026 · DOI

  • The use of expired medications as corrosion inhibitors has not been widely explored. There is a need for a durable and efficient corrosion inhibitor that can address the economic losses triggered by steel corrosion.

    Examining expired clopivas experimentally and theoretically as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in an acidic environment · 2026 · DOI

  • Corrosion of brass in NaCl solution can lead to material failure. The need for more effective and efficient corrosion inhibitors. The complexity of the adsorption behavior of MBT on brass surfaces.

    Superior synergistic corrosion inhibition of brass in NaCl solution by 2-mercaptobenzothiazole and TiO2 nanoparticles compared with SiO2 · 2026 · DOI

  • The emergence of new virulent races of the yellow rust pathogen. The declining effectiveness of several major yellow rust resistance genes. The need for durable and sustainable resistance to yellow rust.

    First Structured Coefficient of Infection (CI) Based Evaluation of Yellow Rust Reactions in Primary and Secondary Tritipyrum Lines · 2026 · DOI

  • Corrosion of metal components in acidic environments. Limited understanding of the corrosion resistance of metals produced by additive manufacturing.

    CORROSION INHIBITION STUDY OF WAAM-CMT FABRICATED 316L STAINLESS STEEL IN 0.5 M SULFURIC ACID BY AN AMINOPHENOL-DERIVED SCHIFF BASE: ELECTROCHEMICAL AND SURFACE ANALYSIS · 2026 · DOI

  • Aggressive physicochemical conditions in composting facilities. Limited empirical data on composting-specific atmospheric corrosivity. Design errors in facilities can lead to severe corrosion.

    Corrosive environments in municipal waste composting facilities: mechanisms, corrosivity and protection strategies · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited mechanistic validation. Lack of standardization. Efficiency of natural dyes is based on medium, temperature, and substrate employed.

    Natural dyes as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors: A sustainable approach to metal protection · 2026 · DOI

  • Waterborne (WB) epoxy coatings are generally considered less surface-tolerant than solventborne (SB) systems, although systematic comparisons under controlled contamination conditions are lacking.

    Adhesion investigation of waterborne and solventborne epoxy coatings on oil-contaminated and surface-corroded steel substrates · 2026 · DOI

  • No explicit discussion of validation gaps or comparison with other natural or synthetic corrosion inhibitors for 6061 aluminum in 1M HCl is presented in the excerpt.

    Effectiveness of corrosion protection for 6061 aluminum with orchid leaf extract inhibitor in 1M HCl solution · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper lacks discussion on the scalability and practical industrial application of orchid leaf extract as a corrosion inhibitor for 6061 aluminum in commercial or field conditions.

    Effectiveness of corrosion protection for 6061 aluminum with orchid leaf extract inhibitor in 1M HCl solution · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could investigate the use of the Ru(III) complex in electrochemical energy storage systems. Further studies could also explore the potential of the complex for bioactivity applications. The development of new corrosion inhibitors and energy storage materials based on the Ru(III) complex could be a direction for future research.

    Combined experimental and theoretical investigation of the (benzoimidazol-2-yl)-methanone ligand and its Ru(III) complex: structural elucidation, stability determination, corrosion inhibition, energy storage and bioactivity applications · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the structural and electronic properties of the (benzoimidazol-2-yl)-methanone ligand and its Ru(III) complex. The study seeks to address this gap by investigating the complex using a combination of experimental and theoretical methods.

    Combined experimental and theoretical investigation of the (benzoimidazol-2-yl)-methanone ligand and its Ru(III) complex: structural elucidation, stability determination, corrosion inhibition, energy storage and bioactivity applications · 2026 · DOI

  • 1. Beside Sulphuric acid, corrosion studies can also be con- ducted in other acidic or alkaline environment such as HCl, HNO3, NaCl etc. 2. We performed electrochemical studies at room tempera- ture; however studied at elevated temperature can also be conducted to calculate thermodynamic parameters. 3. The presence of multiple phytochemicals makes it chal- lenging to determine the individual compounds contrib- uting to corrosion inhibition. 4. Change in extraction condition may influence the repro- ducibility of the inhibition performance. 5. Due to scheduling and equipment limitations during experimentation, the SEM micrographs shown in this work were obtained at somewhat varying magnifica- tions. While it is evident that unrestrained and inhibited surfaces differ qualitatively, equivalent magnification imaging would provide a more thorough morphological comparison. To support morphological evaluation, future research will incorporate quantitative surface characteri- sation whenever feasible and SEM analysis at consistent magnifications. 6. The direct identification of specific active phytoconstitu- ents is limited by the lack of chromatographic charac- terization (HPLC, GC–MS). Chromatographic profiling will be the main focus of future research to determine the links between structure and performance. 7. Graphical origin, harvesting conditions, and extrac- tion settings can all affect the phytochemical makeup of plant extracts. In order to increase reproducibility, future research will concentrate on controlled cultiva- tion and sophisticated phytochemical characterization, even though this study employed standardized extraction conditions. Author contribution Gaurav Thakur: Formal analysis, writing original draft Akhil Saxena: Conceptualization, resources, supervision, writing 1 3Chemical Papers review and editing, validation. Jasdeep Kaur: Formal analysis, writing original draft. Data availability No datasets were generated or analysed during the current study.

    Unravelling mild steel protection in acidic solution via electrochemical behaviour and molecular descriptions of Phanera vahlii leaf extract · 2026 · DOI

  • ● The combined experimental and theoretical results ob- tained under ambient circumstances give significant evi- dence for the hypothesized inhibitory mechanism, even though temperature effects were not investigated in this work. In order to better assess adsorption thermodynam- ics and activation factors, future research will concen- trate on temperature-dependent measurements. ● Future research using surface-sensitive techniques is planned to further evaluate the suggested adsorption mechanism, as the lack of XPS analysis is recognized as a drawback of the current study. ● It is anticipated that further research using molecular dy- namics simulations will provide more light on inhibitor film stability, surface coverage evolution, and adsorp- tion patterns. Author contributions Sahil: Methodology; writing original draft Akhil Saxena: Conceptualization, resources, data curation, validation, vi- sualization, writing review and editing Jasdeep Kaur: Methodology, writing original draft. Data availability No datasets were generated or analysed during the current study.

    Examining expired clopivas experimentally and theoretically as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in an acidic environment · 2026 · DOI

  • The effects of Cu content on Zn-xCu alloys have not been fully investigated. There is a need for biodegradable and cytocompatible materials for PAOO barrier membranes.

    A Preliminary Investigation into the Effects of Cu Content on Degradation Resistance, Stress Corrosion, and Cytocompatibility of Zn-xCu Alloys as PAOO Barrier Membranes · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for sustainable and biodegradable corrosion inhibitors. Plant-based extracts have been proposed as alternatives, but their efficacy needs to be validated.

    Experimental, Computational and Phytochemical Screening of Plant Bio-Extract as Green Corrosion Inhibitors for Metals in Acid Media · 2026 · DOI

  • Further investigation of the adsorption behavior of MBT on brass surfaces. Exploration of the use of other nanoparticles and inhibitors for corrosion inhibition. Investigation of the scalability and applicability of the combination of MBT and nanoparticles in industrial processes.

    Superior synergistic corrosion inhibition of brass in NaCl solution by 2-mercaptobenzothiazole and TiO2 nanoparticles compared with SiO2 · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding corrosion inhibition mechanisms of pyridazine derivatives. Prior work has not fully investigated the use of DFT calculations for predicting corrosion inhibition performance of pyridazine derivatives.

    Theoretical Investigation of Corrosion Behaviors of Pyridazine Derivatives Using DFT Calculations · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for innovative, environmentally compliant solutions that can ensure long-term protection and sustainability. Current coatings have limitations in terms of corrosion protection and scratch resistance.

    Anti-corrosion and anti-scratch hybrid nanocomposite coatings containing zirconia microcapsules · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the long-term effects of Sida acuta leaf extract as a corrosion inhibitor. Future research should compare the performance of Sida acuta leaf extract with other inhibitors. Future research should explore the use of Response Surface Methodology for optimizing conditions for maximal protection in other corrosion inhibition applications.

    Factor Interactions Governing Aluminium Corrosion Inhibition by <i>Sida acuta</i> Leaf Extract: Response Surface Methodology and Gravimetric Study · 2026 · DOI

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