About this Research Topic
Biofouling, biocorrosion and biodeterioration are directly related to the presence of microorganisms and the formation of a gel-like matrix called biofilm. Biofilm influences the interplay between the material and the environment, accelerating the deterioration phenomena. Almost all materials can be deteriorated by processes ascribed to such phenomena. Microorganisms can induce corrosion by titillating either anodic or cathodic reactions, biodegrading protective films and increasing the liquid environment conductivity. Biofouling, biocorrosion, and biodeterioration have a severe economic impact in industries and maritime environments and impair cultural heritage's aesthetical appearance. In implant engineering, the undesirable implant's biodegradation results in structural integrity reduction and inflammation. Such processes are responsible for substantial economic problems in various industries, including oil and gas and desalination.
Strategies typically employed to control biofouling, biocorrosion and biodeterioration include biocides and inhibitors, beneficial biofilms, cathodic protection, surface modifications and protective coatings. Nevertheless, environmentally friendly, biomimetic and easily applicable strategies are needed for more effective protection. Recent advances in interfacial studies relevant to microbial catalyzed mineral dissolution processes also need to be addressed. Meticulous characterization and mechanistic studies on biofilm formation as well as advanced microscopic and electrochemical studies of the interfacial interactions are another requisite. This Research Topic aims to provide the most recent advancements in this area of research.
The aim of the current Research Topic is to cover promising, recent, and novel research trends in biofouling, biocorrosion and biodeterioration. Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
• Microbiologically triggered corrosion
• Marine antibiofouling
• Inhibitors and biocides
• Protective coatings
• Interfacial bioelectrochemistry
• Biodegradable metals
• Microbial formation of acids
• Construction materials
• Desalination materials
• Oil and gas
• Environmental impact
• Life cycle analysis
• Recycling
Strategies typically employed to control biofouling, biocorrosion and biodeterioration include biocides and inhibitors, beneficial biofilms, cathodic protection, surface modifications and protective coatings. Nevertheless, environmentally friendly, biomimetic and easily applicable strategies are needed for more effective protection. Recent advances in interfacial studies relevant to microbial catalyzed mineral dissolution processes also need to be addressed. Meticulous characterization and mechanistic studies on biofilm formation as well as advanced microscopic and electrochemical studies of the interfacial interactions are another requisite. This Research Topic aims to provide the most recent advancements in this area of research.
The aim of the current Research Topic is to cover promising, recent, and novel research trends in biofouling, biocorrosion and biodeterioration. Areas to be covered in this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
• Microbiologically triggered corrosion
• Marine antibiofouling
• Inhibitors and biocides
• Protective coatings
• Interfacial bioelectrochemistry
• Biodegradable metals
• Microbial formation of acids
• Construction materials
• Desalination materials
• Oil and gas
• Environmental impact
• Life cycle analysis
• Recycling
Keywords: Biofouling, Biocorrosion, Biodeterioration, Mechanism, Preventive approaches, Applications, Bioelectrochemistry
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