TY  - CONF
A1  - Koerdt, Andrea
T1  - The Power of networks – COST Action CA20130
N2  - For optimal research on microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), balanced and interdisciplinary cooperation is extremely important. However, differing perspectives, thought processes, and even variations in nomenclature/terminology often hinder the establishment of effective collaborations. Over the past four years, COST Action Euro-MIC (CA20130) has effectively addressed these discrepancies. Through regular meetings, conferences, and scientific exchanges, a large international network has been established. Many scientific findings and results have been achieved through scientific, interdisciplinary exchange within the international network. The upcoming presentation will highlight three examples (among many others) that have resulted in successful collaborations, third-party funding applications, publications, or outstanding results and emphasize that successful results in MIC research, facilitated by an interdisciplinary network, can lead more quickly to meaningful and application-oriented findings. Project 1&2 describe two different kinds of Projects related to the use of Nanoparticles; one is about the efficacy testing of novel Nanoparticles. Project 2 deals about how to apply already working and tested nanoparticles to different materials and conditions. Project 3a is related to the energy sector; a crucial part of our society, and currently undergoing significant changes. Climate change, rising temperatures, increased use of fertilizers and other environmental pollutants have led to an increasing occurrence of microorganisms and contamination in some sectors. But how we deal with “baggage” from the past and store nuclear waste without harm or risk for human and environment, but also how to transfer the gained knowledge to areas like safe Hydrogen storage in geological underground formation.
T2  - ISMOS10
CY  - Nashville, TN, USA
DA  - 11.08.2025
KW  - COST Action CA20130
KW  - MIC
KW  - STSM Grants
KW  - Networking
PY  - 2025
AN  - OPUS4-64295
LA  - eng
AD  - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany
ER  -