Kohima, Jan. 19 -- Researchers from Nagaland University and University of Science and Technology Beijing have demonstrated that carbon quantum dots derived from discarded apple leaves can deliver long-lasting, eco-friendly protection against metal corrosion, a persistent global industrial challenge.

The Research highlighted a sustainable alternative to conventional, often toxic, corrosion inhibitors used across infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.

The collaborative study, led by Prof Ambrish Singh of Nagaland University and Prof Yujie Qiang of the University of Science and Technology Beijing, showed that the newly developed apple-leaf carbon quantum dots (ACDs) can suppress copper corrosion in acidic environments with an inhibition...