Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology found that a biofilm forms and deteriorates the surface of a concrete tunnel that’s surrounded by seawater.

When seawater penetrates concrete in road tunnels, ... Despite this, there are currently very few similar studies of biocorrosion in underwater tunnels in marine environments.

The University of Oklahoma, with start-up funding from ConocoPhillips, is creating a research function on biocorrosion and fuel biodeterioration in the oil and gas industry. HOUSTON, Aug. 27-- The ...