Addition of amines to molasses and lees as corrosion inhibitors in sustainable de-icing materials

The waste formed during sugar- and wine-making activities has attracted our attention given its ability to inhibit corrosion in the presence of brine a de-icing formulation. Herein addition amines de-sugared beet molasses winery lees is found improve their anti-corrosive properties. Thus, weight-loss experiments clearly show that small amount or results marked inhibition on carbon galvanized steel. Subsequent electrochemical microscopy studies supported this finding. In addition, images indicated triethanolamine was best candidate amongst tested for use final Ice-melting demonstrated molasses/lees together with does not alter properties agent. When steel probes measured under environmental conditions, decrease 88% 65% achieved due inhibiting action molasses/triethanolamine mixture. These suggest brine-based agents recommended.