Abstract
Microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) is a multifaceted phenomenon that is influenced by the synergistic activity of various bacterial species that thrive within biofilms. The present study aims to investigate the impact of interspecies relationships on the corrosion behavior of aluminum alloy (Al alloy). To achieve this, cultures of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (L. paracasei) and Acinetobacter lwoffi (A. lwoffi) were mixed and analyzed. The electrochemical experimental findings indicated that the 7B04 Al alloy exhibited the lowest Rct value and the highest corrosion current density when immersed in the mixed system. The utilization of surface analysis techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy and stereomicroscope, had led to the discovery of a significant number of corrosion pits in the mixed system. This finding suggested that the corrosion phenomenon was more severe than previously anticipated. The growth curve analysis revealed a synergistic interaction among the mixed bacterial species. The co-cultivation of A. lwoffi and L. paracasei resulted in increased growth activity of L. paracasei in comparison to its growth in a single system. The occurrence of dominant colonies and the development of biofilms were identified as the primary factors contributing to localized corrosion. Furthermore, the combined action of the two bacterial strains exhibited a synergistic effect that exacerbated the corrosion process.
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