Microbial corrosion (MIC) includes all types of corrosion that are initiated or enhanced by microorganisms. This causes major economic damage, including to hydraulic engineering installations such as locks or weirs.

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In collaboration with the lab of Prof. Dr. Nicolas Vogel from the Institute of Particle Technology at FAU  FAU we are working on the prevention of MIC – among other things by using novel, bio-inspired coatings.

Publications:

Walter T, Langbein M, Blenk P, Tesler A, Prado L, Bornstein D, Virtanen S, Castiglione K, Vogel N (2024): Performance of environmentally friendly, liquid-infused coatings against biofouling: evaluation of macrofouling and microbially induced corrosion in freshwater environments. J Mater Chem A, 12, 15278-15289.

Prof. Dr. Kathrin Castiglione

Chair of Bioprocess Engineering

Address

Paul-Gordan-Straße 3-591052 Erlangen

Room: 02.022, Floor: 02

Contact

• Email: kathrin.castiglione@fau.de
• Phone: +49 9131 85 – 23003