Role of Fe-Oxidizing Bacteria in Metal Bio-Corrosion in the Marine Environment
Abstract
The primary objective of this project was to understand the role that the iron-oxidizing bacteria, a unique group of chemolithoautotrophic microbes, play in the corrosion of steel. Despite significant research showing that microbially-induced corrosion (MIC) is an important contributor to the corrosion and destruction of steel structures, almost no previous work has been done to show what effects Fe-oxidizing bacteria may have on this process. Corrosion is a major issue for the Naval fleet, as well as fixed and floating assets that support fleet operations. Four lines of inquiry were identified in line with the primary objective.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA621580
Entities
People
- David Emerson
Organizations
- Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences