Extracellular Polymeric Substances and Biocorrosion/Biofouling: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives.
Yanan WangRuiyong ZhangJizhou DuanXin ShiYimeng ZhangFang GuanWolfgang SandBaorong HouPublished in: International journal of molecular sciences (2022)
Microbial cells secrete extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) to adhere to material surfaces, if they get in contact with solid materials such as metals. After phase equilibrium, microorganisms can adhere firmly to the metal surfaces causing metal dissolution and corrosion. Attachment and adhesion of microorganisms via EPS increase the possibility and the rate of metal corrosion. Many components of EPS are electrochemical and redox active, making them closely related to metal corrosion. Functional groups in EPS have specific adsorption ability, causing them to play a key role in biocorrosion. This review emphasizes EPS properties related to metal corrosion and protection and the underlying microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) mechanisms. Future perspectives regarding a comprehensive study of MIC mechanisms and green methodologies for corrosion protection are provided.
Keyphrases
- induced apoptosis
- biofilm formation
- drinking water
- gold nanoparticles
- risk assessment
- microbial community
- cancer therapy
- escherichia coli
- cell proliferation
- molecular dynamics
- health risk
- cell cycle arrest
- mass spectrometry
- molecular dynamics simulations
- human health
- climate change
- label free
- candida albicans
- electron transfer