The Manual of Biocorrosion explains the microbiology, electrochemistry, and surface phenomena involved in biocorrosion and biofouling processes. Written primarily for non-specialists, the information in this manual is practical and offers a comprehensive look at the three components of biocorrosion: the microorganisms, the metal, and the aqueous environment. It also addresses methods for the monitoring, prevention, and control of biocorrosion. The first part of the book covers the fundamental aspects of microbiology, electrochemistry, and biofouling of metal surfaces. The second half describes biocorrosion assessment in the laboratory and the field, the main control and mitigation procedures used, practical case studies, and laboratory methods and formulations.The Manual of Biocorrosion is the book the industrial sector (water treatment plants, oil refineries, etc.) has been waiting for, providing the basics for implementing prevention, control, and mitigation procedures. In addition, it covers the latest industry trends with discussions of biocide selection, strategies for treating biocorrosion without harming the environment, and the latest monitoring programs. The academic sector will benefit as well from the up-to-date information on mechanisms and recent advances in all biocorrosion aspects and technology. Research trends such as the application of surface analysis techniques and modern electron microscopy, the use of conventional and innovative electrochemical techniques for assessment, and microbial inhibition of corrosion are all considered.Features

IntroductionDefinitionsA Brief Historical RetrospectiveThe MicroorganismsThe MetalThe Aqueous MediumA Present Perspective in BiocorrosionBiodeterioration and BiodegradationKey FeaturesReferencesMicrobiological AspectsIntroductionClassification of MicroorganismsCellular StructureMicrobial Metabolism and NutritionMicrobial GrowthMicroorganisms Related to Corrosion ProcessesThe Role of Microorganisms in CorrosionKey FeaturesReferencesBiofilms and BiofoulingIntroductionBiofouling Formation in SeawaterThe Biofilm and Its EffectsThe Interface and Its EffectsInnovative High-Resolution Microscopy for Biofilm ObservationsClassic and New Concepts on the BiofilmBiofilm-Corrosion Products InteractionsTwo Practical Cases of Biofilm-Corrosion Product InteractionsKey FeaturesReferencesFundamentals of ElectrochemistryIntroductionBasic Electrochemical CorrosionClassical Mechanisms for BiocorrosionElectrochemical Methods to Evaluate Biocorrosion: Pros and ConsKey FeaturesReferencesCorrosion Inhibition by BacteriaIntroductionMicrobial Inhibition of Corrosion: MechanismsKey FeaturesReferencesDetection, Identification, and MonitoringIntroductionInspection of the Corrosion Failure and Examination of SamplesDetection and Quantification of MicroorganismsMonitoring BiocorrosionKey FeaturesReferencesPractical CasesIntroductionBiocorrosion of Carbon Steel in Anaerobic EnvironmentsBiocorrosion by Iron-Oxidizing Bacteria in Aerobic EnvironmentsBiocorrosion of Stainless Steel and Other Corrosion-Resistant Alloys in the Marine EnvironmentBiocorrosion of Aluminum Alloys in Fuel/Water SystemsKey FeaturesReferencesPrevention, Control, and MitigationIntroduction Preventive MeasuresControl and MitigationKey FeaturesReferencesLaboratory Methods and Fo