Understanding biocorrosion : fundamentals and applications /

Biocorrosion refers to corrosion influenced by bacteria adhering to surfaces in biofilms. Biocorrosion is a major problem in areas such as cooling systems and marine structures where biofilms can develop. This book summarises key recent research in this subject. Part one looks at theories of biocorr...

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Corporate Authors:	Understanding Biocorrosion : Fundamentals and Applications (Summer School) Portsmouth, England), Knovel (Firm), EFC Working Party on Microbial Corrosion, European Federation of Corrosion
Other Authors:	Liengen, T. (Turid) (Editor)
Format:	Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam : Published for the European Federation of Corrosion by Woodhead Publishing Limited, [2014]
Series:	Publications (European Federation of Corrosion) ; no. 66. Woodhead Publishing in materials.
Subjects:	Microbiologically influenced corrosion > Congresses. Biodegradation > Congresses. Biofilms > Congresses. Corrosion microbienne > Congrès. Biodégradation > Congrès. Biofilms > Congrès. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Engineering (General) TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Reference. Biodegradation. Biofilms. Microbiologically influenced corrosion. Electronic books. Conference papers and proceedings. Actes de congrès.
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Summary:	Biocorrosion refers to corrosion influenced by bacteria adhering to surfaces in biofilms. Biocorrosion is a major problem in areas such as cooling systems and marine structures where biofilms can develop. This book summarises key recent research in this subject. Part one looks at theories of biocorrosion and measurement techniques. Part two discusses how bacteria and biofilms result in biocorrosion. The final part of the book includes case studies of biocorrosion in areas as diverse as buildings, fuels, marine environments and cooling systems.
Item Description:	Based on material presented during the BIOCOR Summer School with the specific theme "Understanding biocorrosion: fundamentals and applications" hosted by the University of Portsmouth, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science in July 2011--Preface
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xxii, 423 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	1782421254 9781782421252
ISSN:	1354-5116 ;