Losses from corrosion contribute roughly 3–5%
of the gross
domestic product of developed nations, and among the many methods
used to avoid corrosion, using silane-based coatings is seen to be
of the biggest importance due to their low toxicity and superior adhesive
qualities. It is essential to develop an anti-corrosion coating that
is efficient, economical, and eco-friendly. The corrosion resistance
and durability of various silane-based coatings such as 1,2-bis(triethoxysilyl)ethane
(BTSE), bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl]tetrasulfide (TESPT), and vinyltrimethylsilane
(VTES) for carbon steel 1018 substrates were investigated in a high-salinity
environment (4.5 wt % NaCl). The corrosion resistance performance
was evaluated via potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) and electrochemical
impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. Results revealed that the
TESPT film (pH ≈ 7) has the best corrosion resistance performance
on the carbon steel surface in the aggressive chloride environment,
that is, 99.6%. The high corrosion resistance of the TESPT film is
due to the hydrophobic nature of this silane, which leads to the formation
of a stable and dense film. These results were supported by X-ray
photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM),
and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analyses.