Microbiologically influenced corrosion inhibition mechanisms in corrosion protection: A review

Yuntian Lou; Weiwei Chang; Tianyu Cui; Jinke Wang; Hongchang Qian; Lingwei Ma; Xiangping Hao; Dawei Zhang

doi:10.1016/j.bioelechem.2021.107883

Microbiologically influenced corrosion inhibition mechanisms in corrosion protection: A review

Bioelectrochemistry. 2021 Oct:141:107883. doi: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2021.107883. Epub 2021 Jul 3.

Authors

Yuntian Lou¹, Weiwei Chang¹, Tianyu Cui¹, Jinke Wang¹, Hongchang Qian², Lingwei Ma², Xiangping Hao³, Dawei Zhang⁴

Affiliations

¹ National Materials Corrosion and Protection Data Center, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
² National Materials Corrosion and Protection Data Center, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; BRI Southeast Asia Network for Corrosion and Protection (MOE), Shunde Graduate School of University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan 528399, China.
³ National Materials Corrosion and Protection Data Center, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; BRI Southeast Asia Network for Corrosion and Protection (MOE), Shunde Graduate School of University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan 528399, China. Electronic address: xphao@ustb.edu.cn.
⁴ National Materials Corrosion and Protection Data Center, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; BRI Southeast Asia Network for Corrosion and Protection (MOE), Shunde Graduate School of University of Science and Technology Beijing, Foshan 528399, China. Electronic address: dzhang@ustb.edu.cn.

PMID: 34246844
DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2021.107883

Abstract

Microbial activities can change the properties of biofilm/metal interfaces to accelerate or decelerate the corrosion of metals in a given environment. Microbiologically influenced corrosion inhibition (MICI) is the inhibition of corrosion that is directly or indirectly induced by microbial action. Compared with conventional methods for protection from corrosion, MICI is environmentally friendly and an emerging approach for the prevention and treatment of (bio)corrosion. However, due to the diversity of microorganisms and the fact that their metabolic processes are greatly complicated by environmental factors, MICI is still facing challenges for practical application. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of MICI under different conditions and their advantages and disadvantages for potential applications in corrosion protection.

Keywords: Biofilms; Biomineralization; Biosurfactants; Microbiologically influenced corrosion inhibition; Quorum sensing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bacteria / metabolism*
Biofilms*
Carbonates / metabolism
Corrosion
Ferric Compounds / metabolism
Oxygen / metabolism
Phosphates / metabolism
Quorum Sensing

Substances

Carbonates
Ferric Compounds
Phosphates
ferric oxide
Oxygen