SRBs are frequently observed within biofilms that can cause metal
corrosion, but SRBs can play beneficial roles in heavy metal and
radionuclide bioremediation. Given the applicability of metal-reducing
bacteria for bioremediation and the possible roles in metal corrosion and
petroleum souring, biofilm studies are needed to understand the cellular
processes and mechanisms that are involved during the distinct physiological
state of surface-attached growth.
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Matthew Fields
24 June, 2008
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