Table 5 Binding and interaction energies of the AEET compound adsorbed on simulated iron atoms (110) surface.

From: Gallic acid based green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl electrochemical and microbial assessment with theoretical validation

AEET

Binding energy

Interaction energy

Gas phase

− 241.06

− 201.33

Solution phase

− 805.91

− 865.82