In nature, microbes tend to form synergistic biofilms on a wide range of materials using
extracellular polymeric substances to embed sessile cells. Problematic biofilms provide …

Biocides are critical components of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) fluids used for
unconventional shale gas development. Bacteria may cause bioclogging and inhibit gas …

Marine resources and industry have become one of the most important pillars in economic
development all over the world. However, corrosion of materials is always the most serious …

The study of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) has long been plagued by a lack
of clear understanding of MIC mechanisms. In this work, bioenergetics was used to explain …

Sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) have a unique ability to respire under anaerobic conditions
using sulfate as a terminal electron acceptor, reducing it to hydrogen sulfide. SRB thrives in …

Microbially catalyzed corrosion of metals is a substantial economic concern. Aerobic
microbes primarily enhance Fe 0 oxidation through indirect mechanisms and their impact …

Cu corrosion by Desulfovibrio vulgaris, an example of sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB), was
investigated. D. vulgaris was first pre-grown in full-strength ATCC 1249 medium with …

The microbial activities in sewer biofilms are recognized as a major reason for sewer pipe
corrosion, malodor, and greenhouse gas emissions. However, conventional methods to …

Although many studies have been carried out regarding the role of sulphide anions in
promoting microbial corrosion of various metal substrates, very little is known about the …

Following the ban in 2003 on the use of tributyl-tin compounds in antifouling coatings, the
search for an environmentally-friendly alternative has accelerated. Biocidal TBT alternatives …