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Iwona B Beech1, Jan A Sunner, Kenzo Hiraoka

  • 1University of Portsmouth, UK. iwona.beech@port.ac.uk

International Microbiology : the Official Journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology
|October 4, 2005
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Microorganisms on surfaces cause biofouling and microbially influenced corrosion (MIC). Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in biofilms are key, but their role in MIC needs further study.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Microbiology
  • Electrochemistry

Background:

  • Microbial biofilms on material surfaces can alter material performance.
  • Biofilms promote interfacial reactions, leading to biofouling and biocorrosion (microbially influenced corrosion, MIC).
  • MIC involves coupled biological and abiotic electron-transfer reactions, affecting metallic materials in diverse environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review material/microbe interactions related to biofouling and biocorrosion.
  • To focus on the role of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in biofilm development and biocorrosion.
  • To highlight the utility of atomic force spectroscopy and mass spectrometry in studying these interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of biocorrosion and biofouling mechanisms.

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  • Focus on the role of microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).
  • Emphasis on advanced analytical techniques like atomic force spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

    • Main Results:

    • Biofilms significantly impact material properties, causing biocorrosion.
    • EPS mediate cell adhesion and form the biofilm matrix, influencing biocorrosion.
    • The precise contribution of EPS to biocorrosion remains an area requiring further investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding material-microbe interactions is crucial for managing biofouling and biocorrosion.
    • EPS are critical components of biofilms with a significant, yet not fully understood, role in biocorrosion.
    • Advanced techniques are essential for detailed analysis of EPS and their impact on material degradation.