Review of Green Synthesis and Anticorrosion Applications for Yttrium Oxide Nanoparticles

Abstract

Corrosion processes cause considerable losses in industry and the economy. Corrosion inhibitors have been used in both inorganic and organic forms for a long time. Nanomaterials are more effective at preventing corrosion than traditional materials because they have a higher surface-to-volume ratio. Metal oxide nanoparticles (NP) are also novel in a variety of technological applications due to their distinct physical and chemical properties. Due to their higher dielectric constant and thermal stability, yttrium oxide (Y2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) are well known for technical applications. It is frequently utilized in electrochemical applications, photodynamic treatment, and other sectors as a host material for a range of rare-earth alloying elements. As a polarizer, phosphor, biosensor, laser host material, and for bioimaging, Y2O3 NPs has also been employed. Anti-corrosion characteristics of yttrium oxide nanoparticles are appealing regarding the formation of a smooth adsorbed layer on metal surfaces or alloys. This review focuses on Y2O3 NPs promising usage and developments in corrosion-inhibiting applications. The processes of green, chemical, hydrothermal and sol-gel nanoparticle synthesis are discussed.