'Friendly' bacteria may cut cooling-circuit corrosion

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The University of California's Irvine Campus has genetically manufactured an aerobic bacteria that prohibit the formation of corrosion. According to James Earthman, professor from the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Materials Science, the genetically engineered aerobic bacteria release antimicrobial substances that serve as coating materials on metals, thereby preventing anaerobic bacterial propagation which is the chief source of corrosion. Also, due to the coating effect of the substances, oxygen accumulation is hampered and abiotic corrosion is diminished.

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CA: Univ of California's Irvine Campus has genetically manufactured an aerobic bacteria that prohibit formation of corrosion

Product information, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Anti-Corrosion Coatings, California, Anticorrosion coatings, Metal finishes, Article

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Research targets the prediction and control of corrosion and coke formation

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Three firms are conducting research programs to identify, predict and control corrosion and coke formation under a Dept of Energy program. ExxonMobil Chemical Co has developed materials which have improved resistance to coking and carburization. Honeywell International is leading a consortium developing an online corrosion-monitoring system, while OLI Systems Inc heads a group that is developing a software model to predict corrosion behavior of alloys.

United States, Iron and Steel Mills, Alloy Steel

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