Metal surface immersed in natural or industrial waters undergo a sequence of processes in time and space that lead to the formation of biological and inorganic (scaling) deposit adhesion of different microorganisms (bacteria, ...

Minimizing contamination of control treatments in microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) studies is of critical importance. Metal sterilization procedures should not alter the surface nor affect the inherent ...

© 2019 The Authors.Plumbing systems can be affected by Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC). Through this process, microorganisms can modify water quality and jeopardize consumers' health by releasing metal from pipes' ...