Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of Metallic and Non-metallic Materials: Mechanisms and Protection

Dear Colleagues,

Corrosion is a natural and ubiquitous process that causes the degradation of metallic and non-metallic materials by chemical, physical, and biological reactions in various environments such as soil, marine, atmospheric, and extreme man-made environments. Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) refers to the direct or indirect corrosion caused by microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and microalgae. It primarily concerns metallic materials such as steel, copper, aluminum, etc. In addition to metallic corrosion, the degradation and deterioration process of non-metallic materials, including concrete, ceramics, polymers, and composites, can also be caused by microorganisms. This issue affects the economic impacts of almost every industry, from infrastructure to energy and healthcare.

The MIC process is considered complex and complicated to understand. If the basic principles involved in the process are understood, it will be easier to develop effective ways to control corrosion. Based on fundamental studies, it is estimated that about 25%–40% of corrosion cost can be reduced if advanced techniques and management strategies for material protection are used. To provide an overview of recent novel views on fundamental and practical research on MIC, this Special Issue forms a collection of ongoing research in MIC of metallic and non-metallic materials. Contributions are solicited from researchers advancing the current understanding of corrosion mechanisms and techniques for material protection.

Prof. Dr. Ruiyong Zhang
Dr. Chao Liu
Dr. Yimeng Zhang
Guest Editor

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• metallic corrosion
• non-metallic corrosion
• microbiologically corrosion
• coatings
• corrosion protection
• surface treatments
• biodegradation and biodeterioration
• corrosive environments