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The aim is to examine the impacts of biofouling and MIC on industrial infrastructures and coatings science.

January 18, 2026Open Access

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

ESElisabete R. SilvaUniversity of Lisbon GJGuangming JiangXidian University

Key Points

The aim is to examine the impacts of biofouling and MIC on industrial infrastructures and coatings science.
Reviewed existing literature on biofouling and MIC
Analyzed implications for coatings science
Discussed diverse infrastructure systems affected
Identified significant threats posed by biofouling and MIC across various infrastructures
Highlighted the need for advanced coatings to combat these issues
Outlined potential sustainability impacts in industrial applications.

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 ...

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