Sample sterilization is a crucial step in microbially induced corrosion (MIC) research that is usually overlooked. In this regard, metal sterilization procedures should not alter the surface nor affect the inherent susceptibility of the metal to corrosion while adequately deactivating biological activity. So, are all sterilization methods the same? Do they alter the corrosion response of the sample being investigated?
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Use of an electrochemical split cell technique to evaluate the influence of shewanella oneidensis activities on corrosion of carbon steel — Publication
This post summarizes the outcome of an investigation on microbially induced corrosion by shewanella oneidensis, an iron-reducing bacteria. Get your copy!