Microbes feed on iron: New study reveals how they do it

PHYSorg
Oct 24, 2024, 12:29 pm181 pts
Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free environments are vulnerable to microbially induced corrosion (MIC)—a process where microorganisms degrade iron-based structures, potentially leading to costly damages or even collapses.

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