The Role of Manganese-Oxidizing and -Reducing Bacteria in Corrosion Processes
Manganese-oxidizing and manganese-reducing bacteria (MOB and MRB) play critical roles in corrosion processes, particularly in water systems and industrial environments where manganese is present. These
Comparative Assessment of qPCR, ATP, and Bactiquant Technologies for Microbial Growth Monitoring in Oilfield Waters
Microbial growth in oilfield waters contributes to biofouling and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), necessitating effective monitoring techniques. This study provides a comparative assessment of three
Comparison of qPCR, ATP assay, and Bactiquant for detecting microbial growth in oilfield waters
1. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Assay: The ATP assay measures total microbial biomass by detecting ATP, the energy carrier molecule in all living cells. The ATP
Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria (SRB) Associated with Corrosion
Here is a list of key sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and sulfate-reducing archaea (SRA) that are associated with corrosion, particularly in environments such as pipelines, marine
Sulfur-Oxidizing Bacteria Associated with Corrosion
Thiobacillus spp. Thiobacillus thiooxidans: Acidophilic, chemolithoautotrophic, and efficient in oxidizing elemental sulfur and sulfide to sulfuric acid, especially in acidic environments. Thiobacillus ferrooxidans (now reclassified
The Role of Sulfur-Oxidizing Bacteria in Corrosion Processes and the Application of qPCR for Characterization
Sulfur-oxidizing bacteria (SOB) are key contributors to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), particularly in acidic environments such as those associated with acid mine drainage (AMD) and