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Experimental analysis of citrus fruit waste-derived biochar-based Fe–Mn doped ZnO composite for photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B dye Eksha Guliani, Vanshika Sharma, Vinayak V. Pathak, Sangita Banga, Sudhish Kumar Shukla, Adarsh Kumar Pandey Next Materials, 2026 In the era of global water scarcity, textile industries pose a significant environmental threat by consuming huge quantities of freshwater and later releasing it with dye contamination. The present study aims to synthesize a novel Fe-Mn doped ZnO/Biochar composite from citrus fruit waste biomass (92% yield) to photocatalytically degrade Rhodamine B (RhB) dye under UV light and simultaneously adsorb on its surface. X-Ray Diffractogram revealed that the composite is crystalline (34.99 nm) in nature. Scanning Electron Microscopy revealed its heterogeneously rough and porous morphology (∼0.4 µm). The carbonyl peak (C O) was previously observed at 1631 cm −1 got shifted slightly to 1620 cm −1 , indicating very strong absorption from the composite surface functional groups to the RhB dye molecules. In addition, a small shift (544–470 cm −1 ) was also seen in the ZnO stretching peak as per the Fourier Transform Infrared spectra. The moderate percentage removal efficiency was found out to be 60.02% at pH= 3 with 10 ppm as the initial concentration of RhB dye. Efficient separation of charges is achieved through a Type II heterojunction system where photogenerated electrons and holes migrate across the ZnO/biochar surface. The adsorption behavior was favored by Langmuir isotherm (K L =0.25 L mg −1 , q max =6.12 mg g −1 , R 2 =0.97) showing mono-layer formation and rate kinetics was governed by pseudo-first order kinetics (K 1 =0.06 min −1 , q max =5.83 mg g −1 , R 2 =0.99) exhibiting physisorption behavior. Therefore, a novel as-synthesized environmentally benign waste biomass derived composite was effective in removing the RhB dye molecules from contaminated water.
Investigating the Effects of Carbonate Additives on Zn-Air Battery Priya Garg, Sudhish Kumar Shukla, Pradeep K Varshney Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A Chemistry, 2026 Alkaline zinc-air batteries (ZABs) exhibit high theoretical energy density and capacity, along with intrinsic safety and cost-effectiveness. However, the widespread adoption of ZABs is hindered by various challenges, including the vigorous hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and zinc dendrite formation, which degrade discharge performance and increase safety risks. This study demonstrates a significant improvement in ZAB performance through the addition of an optimized concentration of sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) to the 7 M KOH electrolyte. Optimal performance was rigorously confirmed at 0.4 g Na2CO3. At this concentration, open-circuit potential-time profiles demonstrated exceptional stability, maintaining potentials around -0.39 V to -0.42 V over 600 seconds. Cyclic voltammetry revealed peak anodic currents of approximately 11 mA at ~-0.15 V for 0.4 g Na2CO3, indicative of superior zinc oxidation kinetics. Further, EIS analysis, encompassing both Bode and Nyquist plots, substantiated these findings, exhibiting higher charge transfer resistance and reducing the corrosion rate. This electrochemical characterization highlights the critical role of Na2CO3 as an electrolyte additive, with an optimal range that is crucial for balancing conductivity, suppressing passivation, and ensuring efficient redox reactions in zinc-air battery systems.
ENHANCEMENT OF CORROSION RESISTANCE ON ZINC ANODE IN ALKALINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ELECTROPLATING METHODS Priya Garg, Sudhish K. Shukla, Pradeep K. Varshney Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, 2026 This research explored the electrochemical corrosion behavior of tin- and copper-coated zinc anodes in an alkalineenvironment (2M-10M KOH), aiming to boost zinc-air battery efficiency.The electrochemical properties of coatedzinc anodes were characterized using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, yielding detailed informationontheir impedance behavior and protective efficacy during immersion. Further, scanning electron microscopywasemployed to characterize the surface morphology. The experimental data distinctly highlighted the superiority of tin- electroplated zinc anodes in terms of protective characteristics, particularly when exposed to 7 MKOHalkalinesolution, compared to other coating samples. The improved performance of the Sn-plated zinc anode is largelydueto its notable resistance to stress corrosion cracking. Moreover, the tin coating provided a more efficient applicationprocess and substantially increased the mechanical strength of the zinc alloy in the alkaline electrolyte. As a result, tin-electroplated zinc emerges as a highly promising option for improving the durability and overall performanceof zinc-air batteries.
Gravimetric and Electrochemical Studies on Texas Red Dye as Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in 1 M Hydrochloric Acid Abhishek Dwivedi, Sudhish Kumar Shukla, Santosh Kumar Awasthi, Sushil Kumar Singh, Shakun Srivastava, Neelam Mishra, Tanweer Alam, Anshuman Srivastava Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A Chemistry, 2026 exas Red is a red fluorescent dye generally used in staining of the cell specimens. In the present study, Texas Red is used as inhibitor for mild steel surface corrosion in acidic environment of aqueous hydrochloric acid of 1 M strength. Gravimetric study, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and potentiodynamic polarization such as Tafel polarization techniques were used to investigate the inhibitor’s efficiency towards mild steel corrosion and the process of inhibition. Texas Red appeared to be a highly effective corrosion inhibitor for the surface of mild steel, with effectiveness of 97.6% at 300 ppm concentration. Tafel polarization indicates that it is a inhibitor is mixed type and retarded both anodic and cathodic reaction involve in the corrosion of mild steel. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies revealed that the increase in the concentration of Texas Red dropped the double layer capacitance and increased the resistance to charge transfer. Surface morphology investigations employing scanning electron microscopy on metal samples in the absence and presence of Texas Red supported these outcomes.
State-of-the-art progress on artificial intelligence and machine learning in accessing molecular coordination and adsorption of corrosion inhibitors Taiwo W. Quadri, Ekemini D. Akpan, Saheed E. Elugoke, Lukman O. Olasunkanmi, Sheetal, Ashish Kumar Singh, Balaram Pani, Jaya Tuteja, Sudhish Kumar Shukla, Chandrabhan Verma, Hassane Lgaz, Valentine Chikaodili Anadebe, Rakesh Chandra Barik, Lei Guo, Akram AlFantazi, Bakang M. Mothudi, Eno E. Ebenso Applied Physics Reviews, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have attracted the interest of the research community in recent years. ML has found applications in various areas, especially where relevant data that could be used for algorithm training and retraining are available. In this review article, ML has been discussed in relation to its applications in corrosion science, especially corrosion monitoring and control. ML tools and techniques, ML structure and modeling methods, and ML applications in corrosion monitoring were thoroughly discussed. Furthermore, detailed applications of ML in corrosion inhibitor design/modeling coupled with associated limitations and future perspectives were reported.
Polymers and their composites for corrosion inhibition application: Development, advancement, and future scope–A critical review Himanshi Bairagi, Priya Vashishth, Gopal Ji, Sudhish Kumar Shukla, Eno E. Ebenso, Bindu Mangla Corrosion Communications, 2024 In the last decades, corrosion control of metals and their alloys has been of environmental, aesthetic, economic, and technical importance. Ecologically acceptable, environment-friendly, and readily available corrosion inhibitors are one of the best options for protecting metals against corrosion. In this regard, use of polymers for inhibiting metallic corrosion is an authentic and acceptable practice, with a low environmental threat. Polymers may be used as composites, blends, or isolation for optimal inhibitory effects. Inhibition efficiencies of corrosion inhibitors were determined using mass loss, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, potentiodynamic polarization techniques, etc. The present study gives the idea about natural, synthetic, and conducting polymers and their utilization for corrosion inhibition applications. Effects of halide ions as additives or surfactants on their anticorrosion performances are also discussed. Polymeric materials as coatings are reviewed to align with recent research interests, such as cost-effectiveness, environment friendliness, and self-healing products, which are more convenient to synthesize and use in future applications.
Coordination compounds as corrosion inhibitors of metals: A review Ekemini D. Akpan, Ashish Kumar Singh, Hassane Lgaz, Taiwo W. Quadri, Sudhish Kumar Shukla, Bindu Mangla, Abhishek Dwivedi, Omar Dagdag, Sheetal, Etienying Edem Inyang, Eno E. Ebenso Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2024
Corrosion inhibitive effect of N-(6-methoxyquinolin-8-yl)-pentane-1,4-diamine on mild steel / sulphuric acid solution interface Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 2015
Argemone mexicana leaf extract for inhibition of mild steel corrosion in sulfuric acid solutions International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2013
Green Capsicum annuum fruit extract for inhibition of mild steel corrosion in hydrochloric acid solution International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2012
Electrochemical and quantum chemical studies on calmagite and fast sulphone black f dyes as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric medium International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2012
Parthenium hysterophorus plant extract as an efficient green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic environment International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2012
Quantum chemical investigations on quinoline derivatives as effective corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in acidic medium International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2012
Corrosion behaviour of mild steel in sulphuric acid solution in presence of ceftazidime International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2011
Cefacetrile as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic media International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2011
Corrosion inhibition and adsorption properties of N-Phenylhydrazine-1,2-Dicarbothioamide on mild steel in hydrochloric acid International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2011
Experimental analysis of citrus fruit waste-derived biochar-based Fe–Mn doped ZnO composite for photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B dye E Guliani, V Sharma, VV Pathak, S Banga, SK Shukla, AK Pandey Next Materials 12, 102266 , 2026 2026
Sustainable zinc-air batteries: advances, challenges, and opportunities P Garg, SK Shukla, PK Varshney Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 1-22 , 2026 2026
Synthesis of ethanolic extract of Buddhist pine leaves and its deposition on copper’s surface by drop casting for corrosion prevention in salty water AK Semwal, AS Pangtey, MK Singh, V Kumar, B Mangla, SK Shukla, ... Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 65 (2), 1931-1947 , 2026 2026 Citations: 9
Investigating the Effects of Carbonate Additives on Zn-Air Battery P Garg, SK Shukla, PK Varshney Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry, 1-10 , 2026 2026
ENHANCEMENT OF CORROSION RESISTANCE ON ZINC ANODE IN ALKALINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ELECTROPLATING METHODS. P Garg, SK Shukla, PK Varshney Rasayan Journal of Chemistry 19 (1), 393 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
State-of-the-art progress on artificial intelligence and machine learning in accessing molecular coordination and adsorption of corrosion inhibitors TW Quadri, ED Akpan, SE Elugoke, LO Olasunkanmi, AK Singh, B Pani, ... Applied Physics Reviews 12 (1) , 2025 2025 Citations: 16
Insights of newly synthesized novel pyrazole compounds for mild steel corrosion inhibition in an acidic environment by experimental and computational calculations R Sehrawat, R Pundeer, S Yadav, P Vashishth, H Bairagi, SK Shukla, ... Journal of Molecular Structure 1316, 139017 , 2024 2024 Citations: 23
Coordination chemistry of chalcones and derivatives and their use as corrosion inhibitors: A comprehensive review AK Singh, VC Anadebe, M Singh, N Arshad, RC Barik, MAUR Qureshi, ... Coordination Chemistry Reviews 517, 215985 , 2024 2024 Citations: 32
Polymers and their composites for corrosion inhibition application: Development, advancement, and future scope–A critical review H Bairagi, P Vashishth, G Ji, SK Shukla, EE Ebenso, B Mangla Corrosion Communications 15, 79-94 , 2024 2024 Citations: 65
Coordination bonding and corrosion inhibition characteristics of chalcone compounds for metals: an inclusive review based on experimental as well as theoretical perspectives R Sehrawat, P Vashishth, H Bairagi, SK Shukla, H Kumar, G Ji, B Mangla Coordination Chemistry Reviews 514, 215820 , 2024 2024 Citations: 44
Comparative study of polyanthranilic acid and sulphonated polyaniline on the mild steel corrosion in aqueous hydrochloric acid A Dwivedi, SK Shukla, PK Bharti, N Gupta, KK Saxena, YD Dwivedi Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 63 (3), 812-820 , 2024 2024 Citations: 11
Comparative analysis of anti-corrosive performance: Azure C dye vs. alternative Azure dyes on mild steel in 1 N HCl at elevated temperatures P Vashishth, H Bairagi, R Sehrawat, SK Shukla, B Mangla Journal of Molecular Liquids 403, 124799 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Protection of mild steel from corrosion in an aggressive chloride media through chitosan-CeO2 nanocomposite: experimental and computational studies H Bairagi, P Vashishth, R Narang, SK Shukla, B Mangla Corrosion Communications 14, 58-71 , 2024 2024 Citations: 32
Experimental and quantum chemical investigation of corrosion inhibitive action of sertraline on mild steel in acidic medium R Narang, P Vashishth, H Bairagi, R Sehrawat, SK Shukla, B Mangla Chemistry Africa 7 (4), 2155-2171 , 2024 2024 Citations: 13
Adsorption Study of Doxycycline to Protect the Mild Steel Surface from Sulphuric Acid Solution SK Shukla, S Tanwer Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings 17 (2), 133-144 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Low carbon steel corrosion inhibition using environment-friendly Solanum Lycopersicum extract in monoprotic and diprotic acidic medium P Vashishth, B Mangla, H Bairagi, R Narang, SK Shukla Chemical Engineering Communications 211 (4), 526-545 , 2024 2024 Citations: 18
Phytochemicals as corrosion inhibitors for different metals in acidic medium P Vashishth, H Bairagi, R Narang, B Mangla, SK Shukla Phytochemistry in Corrosion Science, 363-383 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Impact of novel ZnO/PAA nanocomposite as corrosion inhibitor on mild steel in 5% HCl H Bairagi, P Vashishth, R Sehrawat, SK Shukla, B Mangla Materials Chemistry and Physics 315, 128958 , 2024 2024 Citations: 34
Coordination compounds as corrosion inhibitors of metals: A review EEE Ekemini D. Akpan, Ashish Kumar Singh, Hassane Lgaz, Taiwo W. Quadri ... Coordination Chemistry Reviews 499, 215503 , 2024 2024 Citations: 111
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Cefotaxime sodium: a new and efficient corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution SK Shukla, MA Quraishi Corrosion Science 51 (5), 1007-1011 , 2009 2009 Citations: 306
Inhibitive Effect of Argemone mexicana Plant Extract on Acid Corrosion of Mild Steel G Ji, SK Shukla, P Dwivedi, S Sundaram, R Prakash Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 50 (21), 11954-11959 , 2011 2011 Citations: 277
Streptomycin: A commercially available drug as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution SK Shukla, AK Singh, I Ahamad, MA Quraishi Materials Letters 63 (9-10), 819-822 , 2009 2009 Citations: 269
Experimental and quantum chemical studies of some bis (trifluoromethyl-sulfonyl) imide imidazolium-based ionic liquids as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric … LC Murulana, AK Singh, SK Shukla, MM Kabanda, EE Ebenso Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 51 (40), 13282-13299 , 2012 2012 Citations: 245
Inhibitive effect of ceftazidime on corrosion of mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution AK Singh, SK Shukla, M Singh, MA Quraishi Materials Chemistry and Physics 129 (1-2), 68-76 , 2011 2011 Citations: 241
A self-doped conducting polymer “polyanthranilic acid”: An efficient corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic solution SK Shukla, MA Quraishi, R Prakash Corrosion Science 50 (10), 2867-2872 , 2008 2008 Citations: 233
Quantum chemical investigations on quinoline derivatives as effective corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in acidic medium EE Ebenso, MM Kabanda, T Arslan, M Saracoglu, F Kandemirli, ... International Journal of Electrochemical Science 7 (6), 5643-5676 , 2012 2012 Citations: 222
Corrosion inhibition, adsorption behavior and thermodynamic properties of streptomycin on mild steel in hydrochloric acid medium SK Shukla, EE Ebenso International Journal of electrochemical science 6 (8), 3277-3291 , 2011 2011 Citations: 213
N-(Piperidinomethyl)-3-[(pyridylidene) amino] isatin: A new and effective acid corrosion inhibitor for mild steel MA Quraishi, I Ahamad, AK Singh, SK Shukla, B Lal, V Singh Materials chemistry and physics 112 (3), 1035-1039 , 2008 2008 Citations: 202
Cefalexin drug: A new and efficient corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution SK Shukla, MA Quraishi Materials Chemistry and Physics 120 (1), 142-147 , 2010 2010 Citations: 200
The effects of pharmaceutically active compound doxycycline on the corrosion of mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution SK Shukla, MA Quraishi Corrosion Science 52 (2), 314-321 , 2010 2010 Citations: 200
Electrochemical and quantum chemical investigation of some azine and thiazine dyes as potential corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution EE Ebenso, MM Kabanda, LC Murulana, AK Singh, SK Shukla Industrial & engineering chemistry research 51 (39), 12940-12958 , 2012 2012 Citations: 166
4-Substituted anilinomethylpropionate: new and efficient corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution SK Shukla, MA Quraishi Corrosion Science 51 (9), 1990-1997 , 2009 2009 Citations: 165
Poly (aniline-formaldehyde): A new and effective corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid MA Quraishi, SK Shukla Materials Chemistry and Physics 113 (2-3), 685-689 , 2009 2009 Citations: 163
Ceftriaxone: a novel corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in hydrochloric acid SK Shukla, MA Quraishi Journal of Applied Electrochemistry 39 (9), 1517-1523 , 2009 2009 Citations: 121
Recent advances in the applicability of drugs as corrosion inhibitor on metal surface: A review S Tanwer, SK Shukla Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry 5, 100227 , 2022 2022 Citations: 119
Coordination compounds as corrosion inhibitors of metals: A review EEE Ekemini D. Akpan, Ashish Kumar Singh, Hassane Lgaz, Taiwo W. Quadri ... Coordination Chemistry Reviews 499, 215503 , 2024 2024 Citations: 111
Investigation of adsorption characteristics of N, N′-[(methylimino) dimethylidyne] di-2, 4-xylidine as corrosion inhibitor at mild steel/sulphuric acid interface AK Singh, SK Shukla, MA Quraishi, EE Ebenso Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 43 (3), 463-472 , 2012 2012 Citations: 111
Adsorption and corrosion inhibition properties of cefadroxil on mild steel in hydrochloric acid SK Shukla, MA Quraishi, EE Ebenso International Journal of Electrochemical Science 6 (7), 2912-2931 , 2011 2011 Citations: 75
Triazines: Efficient corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution SK Shukla, AK Singh, MA Quraishi International Journal of Electrochemical Science 7 (4), 3371-3389 , 2012 2012 Citations: 72
