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 - TY - CONF A1 - Koerdt, Andrea T1 - Euro-MIC COST Action CA20130 Closing Workshop & Conference N2 - Ensuring the safety of offshore wind structures (OWS) is critical to guaranteeing their long-term performance and supporting reliable green energy supply. Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) presents a significant challenge, particularly for monopiles in seabed environments. This study investigates the behavior of microorganisms and their impact on the corrosion process of carbon steel within monopiles. To simulate MIC at the sediment/water interface, an in-house experimental column was developed and inoculated with sediment and water samples from the North Sea. The system was operated under varying flow rates to replicate seabed movement conditions. Multiple molecular microbiological methods, surface analysis techniques, and other approaches were employed to assess the effects of different treatments. This study provides insights into MIC mechanisms in offshore environments and supports the development of strategies to monitor MIC in OWS infrastructure T2 - Final COST Action Conference - Horsens CY - Horsens, Denmark DA - 17.09.2025 KW - MIC KW - COST Action Euro-MIC KW - Interdisciplinarity PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-64299 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Koerdt, Andrea T1 - COST-Action - EURO-MIC (CA20130) European MIC Network - New paths for science, sustainability and standards N2 - Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is a phenomenon that is increasingly becoming a problem for the society. MIC describes the negative effects a material can experience due to the presence of microorganisms. In Europe, several research groups/ other industrial stakeholders are already dealing with MIC. Unfortunately, the discussions are fragmented and the exchange of information is limited. A true transdisciplinary approach is hardly ever experienced, although this would be logical for this material/biology related challenge. USA, Canada and Australia have strong networks, and develop methods, prevention measures and standards, which Europe is forced to use, since nothing similar exists for a network and combined knowledge to design them according to european standards. This makes Europe extremely dependent and, in some cases, the potential measures or standards cannot been used because the suggested solutions are prohibited by European laws (e.g. use of biocides). Therefore, it is important to initiate a new European MIC-network. Europe needs to combine the efforts as experts in different fields and develop prevention measures according to the European rules, in close cooperation with industry and plant operators and owners of critical infrastructure. This COST Action will provide the necessary interaction and communication, knowledge sharing, training of personnel and of researchers of different disciplines. This will bring Europe to a leading role in this process, bringing ideas on an equal level with other nations, considering the values which are important for Europe and attitudes (e.g.environmental protection) and representing greater protection for people, property and the environment. The main aim and objective of the Action is to , in the context of MIC-research/control, encourage a fluent/synergistic collaboration/communication, closing the gap between materials scientists, engineers, microbiologists, chemists and integrity managers to encourage sufficient interaction between academia and industry. This Action will create a common MIC-Network, including the important stakeholders. T2 - EuroCorr CY - Online meeting DA - 19.09.2021 KW - COST Action KW - MIC KW - Interdisciplinary KW - Stakeholder KW - Academia PY - 2021 AN - OPUS4-53382 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -