SIP Chapter 1

Development of Corrosion Inhibitor for Aluminum using Musa acuminata cv.
Cavendish Leaf
Extract
Chapter 1
A. Background of the Study

Aluminum (Al), having the atomic number 13 on the periodic table and being the second most
abundant metallic element, is widely used in different applications and industries in Earth such as
construction, transportation, automobile, packaging, and electricity (Shivade, 2018). In terms of building
and construction industries, it is generally used due to its features and properties in particular, durability,
low cost, lightness, malleability, etc (Laminazionesottile, n.d.). It is also an added factor that Aluminum
can resist corrosion due to the presence of surface oxide layer. Despite the advantages of Aluminum, it is
not always resistant to corrosion (Sanni and Popoola, 2017). When it is exposed to acidic solutions such
as sulfuric acids or basic solutions, the oxide layer disintegrates and can cause corrosion ( Verma, Ebenso,
Bahadur, & Quraishi, 2018).
Corrosion is one of the damaging and naturally occurring problems that can occur to a number of
substances and materials. It can cause numerous issues, from bathroom floods to the collapsion of
buildings (“Corrosion and Corrosive Prevention”, n.d.). In order to prevent these, one of the solutions is to
use inhibitors. Corrosion Inhibitors are chemical substances added to any process fluid and used to reduce
the corrosion rate of a material (Sanni & Popoola, 2017). However, most inhibitors are harmful and toxic
to the environment. This has led to the need and the development for organic inhibitors which are eco-
friendly, economical, biodegradable, etc (Tambun, Christamore, Pakpahan, & Haryanto, 2018).
Plants contain an enormous number of phytochemicals, which can be used to replace the traditional
and chemical inhibitors. Not only are they environmental-friendly and can reduce hazards, they are also
abundant, renewable, efficient, and useful (Veedu, Kalarikkal, Jayakumar, & Gopalan, 2019). Compared to
the other parts of a plant, the leaves contain the most abundant supply of phytochemicals (Veedu et al.,
2019). From these plants, a substance with desirable properties that can be extracted are known as plant
extracts. Plant extracts are abundant sources of phenolic and flavonoid compounds, which are known as
natural corrosion inhibitors (Prabakaran, Kim, Hemapriya, & Chung, 2016). These extracts can be
obtained from different plants in order to be used for a particular purpose.
Musa Acuminata cv. Cavendish, commonly known as Cavendish bananas, are one of the most
produced fruits or plant in the Philippines. In 2018, it accounts for 52% of the total banana production,
which accumulates to 9.36 million metric tonnes (Vezina, 2019). The bananas’ main uses revolve around
health, medicine, and edibility while its leaves are used for decorative, packaging or wrapping purposes
(Fern, 2020). The leaves of the banana contain large amounts of polyphenols, which are associated to
different health benefits (Sarin, 2017). However, these compounds are also known for its property to
resist corrosion (Devraj, 2019).
B. Statement of the Problem

1. What is the corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency of the Musa Acuminata cv. Cavendish Leaf
Extract in 0.5 HCL in varying concentrations, specifically:
1.1. 2 g;
1.2. 5 g; and
1.3. 7 g?
2. What is the significant difference between the varying masses of the Musa Acuminata cv.
Cavendish Lead Extract in terms of the corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency?
C. Hypothesis
1. There is no significant difference between the varying masses of the Musa Acuminata cv. Cavendish
Leaf extract in terms of the corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency.
D. Significance of the Study
The researchers developed a corrosion inhibitor for aluminum from Musa Acuminata cv. Cavendish Leaf
extracts. The study gave viable information about Musa Acuminata cv. Cavendish leaf extract which may
help in uncovering new possibilities in decreasing the production of chemical and traditional inhibitors that
can harm the environment. Also, the findings of this study could increase the efficiency of the production
of organic inhibitors.
The study would be useful to environmental organizations for this study provides vital information
about the benefits of organic inhibitors. Consequently, outlining additional solutions for these
organizations in order to lessen the amount of hazardous chemicals in the atmosphere in hopes of
decreasing the effects to the environment.
Additionally, agricultural organizations may find useful material in this study in terms of selecting and
producing specific plant species, which contains an abundant number of phytochemicals, that can be used
as an inhibitor for corrosion without harming its vulnerability.
Furthermore, the research may be of service for aspiring researchers, for this research provides
valuable information about the methods and results of the Musa Acuminata cv. Cavendish leaf extract
which may be applicatory to other plant properties analyses of other variants of this species.
E. Scope and Limitations
This study is mainly focused in developing a corrosion inhibitor that will be applied in materials made
from aluminum. It will only revolve around the use of Musa Acuminata cv. Cavendish Leaf Extract since it
is one of the most abundant fruits in the Philippines. The researchers will be doing the Weight Loss Method
and no other techniques will be done. This test will help the researchers determine the corrosion rate and
the Inhibition Efficiency.
The study will only focus on aluminum due to the fact that they are mostly used in numerous
industries and applications, which can result to different problems if not solved. In order to test the
effectiveness of the inhibitor, Sulfuric Acid will be used as the medium, where the aluminum will be soaked
in. It will not cover other chemicals or solutions.
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Development of Corrosion Inhibitor for Aluminum using Musa acuminata cv.

A. Background of the Study

B. Statement of the Problem

E. Scope and Limitations

Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.electrochem.org/corrosion-

Fern, K. (2020, January 4). Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved from

Shivade, M. (2018, May 15). Uses of Aluminum. Retrieved from https://sciencestruck.com/aluminum-

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