Development of biological techniques to prevent corrosion of reinforcing steel bars.

ABSTRACT: The electrochemical corrosive processes compromise the passivity of reinforcing steel, potentially leading to structural integrity loss and, in extreme cases, concrete infrastructure failures. While bio-inspired concretes show promise in mitigating strength degradation and enabling self-healing of concrete flaws, their interaction with steel reinforcement remains underexplored. Thus, this investigation aimed to establish a protective strategy by fostering biofilm growth on rebar surfaces. To achieve this, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli bacteria were utilized as biofilm-forming agents, aided by magnetic iron oxide and zeolite micro-nano particles. The study encompassed a thorough assessment of split tensile strength, corrosion resistance of bio-treated embedded steel b

SUBMITTER: Rasheed S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11422142 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature