One of the New Professors of FT UB who was just inaugurated on Thursday (7/12/2023) created Corrosion Inhibition Technology, namely Prof. Dr. Femiana Gapsari Madhi Fitri, S.T., M.T. In his scientific oration he explained his research entitled “Nano Composite Technology from Organic Waste (TKO) as a Metal Corrosion Inhibitor”. Where research on TKO as a metal corrosion inhibitor and coating is a solution to face the challenges of various industries.

He revealed his research which offers an innovative solution to the large losses caused by corrosion, by using TKO as an inhibitor and anti-corrosion coating. Composite nanotechnology from waste Organic (TKO) is a new material used as a metal corrosion inhibitor and coating. TKO developed nano cellulose from organic waste as a nano filler or as a matrix for a nano composite.

“TKO’s advantage lies in its strong adhesive and barrier properties, forming a hydrophobic layer on metal surfaces, while remaining environmentally friendly,” he explained.

The losses caused by corrosion are very large. covers environmental, social and economic aspects. Various strategies are used to control corrosion, one of which is by adding inhibitors. The use of TKO as an anti-corrosion inhibitor and coating offers a promising solution to the challenges faced by various industries. The combination of TKO is also able to provide high coating performance and superior corrosion protection.

“TKO as an inhibitor, namely, has strong adhesion and barrier properties with the addition of nanocellulose to TKO. TKO also forms a hydrophobic layer on heterogeneous surfaces and resists the diffusion of water vapor. Apart from “TKO is environmentally friendly but still has good physical, chemical, and corrosion resistance capabilities, as well as strong adhesion to metal substrates,” he added.

The weakness of using TKO, apart from its low service life and durability, is that it also requires relatively large costs for organic corrosion inhibitors. Generally, it can be used immediately after extraction. However, the constraints of low service life and relatively high costs are a concern, but its potential to provide solutions for various industries makes Prof. Femiana promises. However, he never stopped researching to overcome this.[mk/drn]