
Microbial Corrosion and Deterioration of Engineering Materials
Analysis and Mitigation Techniques for Engineers
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Reza Javaherdashti
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 4 1 2 3 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 4 1 2 4 - 3
Microbial Corrosion and Deterioration of Engineering Materials: Analysis and Mitigation Techniques for Engineers aims to fill the gap between research and engineering practi… Read more
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Microbial Corrosion and Deterioration of Engineering Materials: Analysis and Mitigation Techniques for Engineers aims to fill the gap between research and engineering practice when it comes to microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) and deterioration (MID). The book provides practical information to aid decision-making in addressing corrosion threats through clear guidelines for MIC/MID assessment, mitigation, and monitoring based on various materials and industries. Different MIC/MID types, mechanisms, and techniques for control and prevention are outlined. Chapters cover the environmental aspects of corrosion, the distinction between corrosion control and corrosion prevention, and microbial induced corrosion and deterioration in concrete, metals, polymers, and composites. The book emphasizes the consideration of both tactics and strategy when dealing with MIC/MID, with a particular focus on cathodic protection. A chapter featuring practical field-tested tips to assist field engineers with MIC/MID is included, and case studies are featured throughout.
- Provides engineers in various fields with analysis and solutions to microbially influenced corrosion and deterioration in an array of materials
- Discusses ecological loss estimations due to corrosion and methods for mitigation
- Covers the differences between corrosion control and corrosion prevention and how they fit into developing an all-encompassing corrosion management plan
- Includes MIC/MID case studies
Field engineers working in various sectors who are responsible for dealing with corrosion and particularly microbially influenced corrosion/microbially influenced deterioration (MIC/MID) issues.
1. Introduction to Microbial Influenced Corrosion and Deterioration
2. Environmental Aspects of Corrosion
3. The Differences between Corrosion Control and Corrosion Prevention: Fit-for-Service and beyond
4. Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID)
5. Difference between strategy and tactics in dealing with Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID)
6. Cathodic protection and post-mortem techniques for Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID)
7. Practical tips for Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID) Assessment and Mitigation
8. Application of Arkhipov’s principle to MIC/MID cases
9. Conclusion to Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID)
2. Environmental Aspects of Corrosion
3. The Differences between Corrosion Control and Corrosion Prevention: Fit-for-Service and beyond
4. Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID)
5. Difference between strategy and tactics in dealing with Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID)
6. Cathodic protection and post-mortem techniques for Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID)
7. Practical tips for Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID) Assessment and Mitigation
8. Application of Arkhipov’s principle to MIC/MID cases
9. Conclusion to Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) and microbiologically influenced deterioration (MID)
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Reza Javaherdashti
Dr. Javaherdashti holds a double degree in materials science and metallurgical engineering. He has more than 20 years of industrial and academic experience. In addition to various research papers and root cause analysis reports, Dr. Javaherdashti has authored several reference books on corrosion. He is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)-approved trainer and has designed and executed many international industrial workshops. Furthermore, he has been involved in many consulting and problem-solving activities around the globe and is also a corrosion advisor to internationally renowned companies. Dr. Javherdashti is a veteran member of various well-reputed international corrosion societies such as the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE).
Affiliations and expertise
Director, ParsCorrosion, Perth, Australia