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

Year: 2026

Type: editorial

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 [...]

Source: Coatings

DOI: 10.3390/coatings16010123

Authors: Elisabete R. Silva, Guangming Jiang

Institutions: University of Lisbon, University of Wollongong

Language: English

Topic: Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137

Funder: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia