Researchers have developed a sustainable anti-corrosion coating for carbon steel using Lavandula angustifolia extract and Zn(II) ions. This hybrid system creates a protective barrier that prevents degradation in saline environments, offering a green alternative to synthetic chemical inhibitors. Using electrochemical measurements and density functional theory simulations, the study confirms that the bio-based film bonds strongly to metal surfaces. This approach reduces the environmental toxicity associated with traditional industrial coatings while maintaining durability in harsh maritime and coastal conditions.
