The Hidden Threats of Biofouling and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion—Implications for Coatings Science and Sustainable Infrastructure

Coatings 2026 Open access

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Authors: Elisabete R. Silva, Guangming Jiang
DOI: 10.3390/coatings16010123
Cited by: 2
References: 24

Abstract

Biofouling and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) pose profound allied threats, both visible and invisible, across global industrial and societal infrastructures, encompassing both stationary and mobile systems, such as maritime shipping, aquaculture, offshore and onshore energy platforms, desalination and wastewater treatment and distribution systems [...]

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing

Publication details

Journal / source
Coatings
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
123–123
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN