The formation of microbial polymer films on surfaces can lead to metal corrosion. This paper describes a range of experimental techniques that can be used together to describe the corrosion process. Detailed studies and modelling of the chemical interactions taking place in the biofilm are facilitated by the use of a combination of surface analytical techniques. The properties of the metal-biofilm interface are described and the analytical methods needed to determine their structure and processes are suggested.

Subject
Acids, Water, Ions, Metal surfaces, Probes, X-ray spectroscopy, Biofilms, Polymers, Interfaces, Corrosion modeling, Metals, Microbiologically influenced corrosion, Samples
Keywords:
Energy dispersive X-ray analysis, Experimental techniques, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Microbially induced corrosion, Scanning vibrating probe electrode, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
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1993
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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