Microbial Corrosion

Abstract

The sections in this article are Microorganisms and Corrosion Microorganisms and their Metabolism Bacteria and Cyanobacteria Fungi and Yeasts Algae Lichens Microbial Growth Factors Influencing Growth Substrate (Energy and Carbon Source) Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Trace Elements Water and Water Activity Concentration of Hydrogen Ions Redox Potential Aerobiosis, Anaerobiosis, and Oxygen Temperature Course of Growth Growth on Surfaces Microbially Influenced Destruction of Materials Mineral Materials Metallic Materials Materials of Natural Origin Plastic Materials Hydrocarbons Protection of Materials Passive Protection of Materials Selection of Materials Consideration of the Site Constructive Measures Simulation of Biogenic Attack Active Protection of Materials Physical Countermeasures Chemical Countermeasures Summary and Outlook