H <sub>2</sub> Is a Major Intermediate in <i>Desulfovibrio vulgaris</i> Corrosion of Iron
Trevor L. Woodard, Toshiyuki Ueki, Derek R. Lovley
Abstract
Microbial corrosion of iron in the presence of sulfate-reducing microorganisms is economically significant. There is substantial debate over how microbes accelerate iron corrosion.
Topics & Concepts
Desulfovibrio vulgarisHydrogenaseElectron transferElectron donorMutantChemistryStrain (injury)Electron acceptorSulfate-reducing bacteriaDesulfovibrioSulfateBiochemistryBiologyBacteriaCatalysisPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryGeneGeneticsAnatomyMicrobial Fuel Cells and BioremediationCorrosion Behavior and InhibitionMetal Extraction and Bioleaching