Combined experimental and theoretical investigation of the (benzoimidazol-2-yl)-methanone ligand and its Ru(III) complex: structural elucidation, stability determination, corrosion inhibition, energy storage and bioactivity applications

M of NBM and NBM-Ru additives, respectively. Charge discharge behavior of Cu is also studied in some detail in the absence and presence of additives. Moreover, the investigated compounds were screened for their biological activity against selected strains of bacteria and fungi and found to be more potent against M. Luteus bacteria and C. albicans fungi. Furthermore, Molecular docking was employed to evaluate the binding interactions of the free NBM ligand and its metal complex with the target biomolecule, providing insights into their potential biological activity and comparative affinity.