Completion of an important project for the identification of biodeterioration-related factors in the metallic infrastructure of the Metro, in collaboration with STASY. The objective of the project was to detect microorganisms potentially associated with microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) of metallic materials, contributing to a better understanding of the factors that affect the long-term durability and maintenance of critical transport infrastructure. Metagenomic analysis was applied in this project, a modern molecular method that enables the detection of microorganisms at the species level and the characterization of microbial communities in complex environmental samples.
All samples were analyzed in our laboratory in Thessaloniki, which is accredited according to ISO 17025, ensuring internationally recognized standards of quality, accuracy, and reproducibility. This initiative represents an important step toward integrating advanced molecular monitoring technologies into the management and protection of public infrastructure, strengthening the technical evidence base for targeted maintenance interventions and corrosion prevention strategies.
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