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Review on Microbially Influenced Concrete Corrosion.
Dongsheng Wang1,2, Fang Guan1,3, Chao Feng2
1Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Corrosion and Bio-Fouling, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China.
Microorganisms
|August 26, 2023
Summary
Microbially influenced concrete corrosion (MICC) causes significant economic damage. This review details MICC
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Microbiology
- Civil Engineering
Background:
- Microbially influenced concrete corrosion (MICC) poses significant economic and environmental challenges.
- Decades of research have explored concrete degradation due to environmental factors.
- Growing awareness of microbial corrosion's impact increases public attention on MICC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the roles of diverse microbial communities in MICC.
- To describe protective strategies against MICC.
- To discuss the current state and research methodologies of MICC.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on MICC.
- Analysis of microbial community roles in concrete degradation.
- Examination of current research methodologies and protection measures.
Main Results:
- Various microbial communities significantly contribute to MICC.
- Effective protective measures against MICC have been identified.
- Current research methodologies provide insights into MICC mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Understanding microbial roles is crucial for mitigating MICC.
- Developing robust protective measures is essential for infrastructure longevity.
- Further research into MICC mechanisms and prevention is warranted.
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