Individualized microcosm ecosystems for MIC simulation and substrate testing
Southwest Research Institute offers individualized microcosm ecosystems designed for microbial induced corrosion (MIC) testing under controlled environmental conditions. These systems allow precise simulation of microbial environments for material and substrate degradation analysis.
Overview
Southwest Research Institute presents a cutting-edge solution for testing microbial induced corrosion (MIC) through individualized microcosm ecosystems. These specialized systems are designed to simulate diverse microbial environments, providing accurate and isolated conditions for testing the resistance of materials, coatings, and substrates to microbial degradation. By tailoring each chemostat to specific microbial communities, the microcosms offer a precise environment conducive to MIC, enabling comprehensive studies on material integrity and microbial interactions.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Custom-designed chemostats with controlled gas flow, salt spray, nutrient addition, and biowaste removal
- Utilization of global environmental chambers to regulate temperature and humidity
- Capabilities for monitoring microbial activity via ATP levels, biofilm growth microscopy, and species determination
- In-situ corrosion current measurement using multi-electrode arrays
- Simultaneous testing of multiple unique ecosystems, ensuring accurate data collection
Technology readiness level
This technology is at Technology Readiness Level 4, indicating that it has been validated in laboratory environments. Future validation efforts are planned to further refine and test these systems under extreme environmental conditions and with various microbial communities.
About Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, non-profit research organization providing contract research, development, and manufacturing services across biomedical and pharmaceutical development. It supports clients with FDA-inspected CGMP capabilities and expertise spanning process development, analytical and quality control, and scale-up to clinical and manufacturing stages.
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