PolyU researchers introduce biomineralisation as sustainable strategy against microbial corrosion in marine concrete
In response to the need for an effective solution to combat marine corrosion in concrete, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) researchers have developed a biomineralisation approach to protect marine concrete from MIC.
- In response to the need for an effective solution to combat marine corrosion in concrete, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) researchers have developed a biomineralisation approach to protect marine concrete from MIC.
- This biomineralisation strategy has strong potential for applications in corrosive environments, such as in marine and sewage settings, and water-cooling utilities, where concrete corrosion is induced by corrosive microorganisms.
- A paper reporting the research, " Biomineralisation to prevent microbially induced corrosion on concrete for sustainable marine infrastructure ", has been published in Environmental Science & Technology.
- The results contribute to the development of new techniques for inhibiting corrosion to achieve sustainable marine concrete structures.