The microbial ecology of metal-working fluids

Thompson, I.P.; van der Gast, C.J.. 2010 The microbial ecology of metal-working fluids. In: Timmis, K.N.; de Lorenzo, V.; McGenity, T.; van der Meer, J.R., (eds.) Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology. Springer, 2369-2376.

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Metal working fluids (MWF) have been employed in industry since the time of the Egyptians, for cooling and lubrication during cutting and grinding of metal. There are several types, which can be broadly categorized as oil-based, semisynthetic, and synthetic. It is estimated that in the region of 5 × 109 L−1 are in use in the European Union (EU) at any one time,where they represent in the region of 16% of manufacturing industries costs. The microbiology of MWF is of interest for two contrasting reasons namely: (1) they represent attractive nutrient sources for microorganisms, which lead to bio-deterioration, reducing metal working performance and potentially leading to invasion of human pathogens; (2) in contrast, the same biodegradation activities of potential microbial colonizers can be harnessed and exploited for biotreatment of waste fluids. These contrasting microbiological issues are discussed and details provided. The need for research to develop new MWF formulations that are unattractive to microbial colonization when in use, but with a few chemical modifications can be rendered susceptible to microbial biodegradation, when subsequent disposal of waste fluids is required, is discussed.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1007/978-3-540-77587-4_173
Programmes:	CEH Topics & Objectives 2009 - 2012 > Biodiversity > BD Topic 1 - Observations, Patterns, and Predictions for Biodiversity
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Hails
ISBN:	9783540775843
NORA Subject Terms:	Biology and Microbiology Ecology and Environment
Related URLs:	Publisher
Date made live:	10 Mar 2010 11:45 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/5695

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