THE Scientific Society for Biodeterioration, Biodegradation, Bioremediation and Related Topics

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Biodeterioration: ◦ "any undesirable change in the properties of a material

caused by the vital activities or organisms" (Hueck van der Plas)

Biodegradation: ◦ “the process by which organic substances are

decomposed by micro-organisms into simpler substances”

More simply (in my mind!): ◦ Biodeterioration is Biodegradation that happens at the

wrong time/wrong place/to the wrong material, etc.

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pH change Malodour Discolouration

Visible surface growth Biofilm formation Health risks

Gas production Viscosity loss

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Decay of timber

Tile adhesive/grouts Fungi on paint Fungi and algae on paint

Fungal growth on plastics Fungal growth on leather

IBBS ◦ Founded in 1969 as the Biodeterioration Society ◦ Later the International Biodeterioration Society then the

International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation Society (IBBS) ◦ Now the preeminent Society for scientists in the fields of

Biodeterioration, Biodegradation, Bioremediation and related subjects ◦ A UK registered educational charity Assisting especially young scientists in poorer countries ◦ A member of FEMS (Federation of European

Microbiological Societies)

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We have our own journal International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation (IBB) ◦ 10 issues per year

A member’s newsletter (2 issues per year) Our website – www.ibbsonline.org

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In 47 years we have organised over 100 meetings on topics as varied as ◦ Biodeterioration at Extremes of Temperature ◦ Timber Deterioration and its Prevention ◦ Microbial Corrosion of Metals (July 1984)

8 Latin America Biodeterioration Symposia (LABS) – LABS 9 is in Rio De Janiero 2nd – 5th October this year

16 3 - 4 day triennial symposia in venues across the world – USA, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, Austria, Poland

IBBS 17 in Manchester – 6th to 8th September 2017 www.ibbs17.org

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IBBS 17 – Preservation and Protection of Materials ◦ Sessions on:

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• Biodeterioration & Biodegradation • Fuels

• Biodegradation & Bioremediation • Biofilms & Biofilm Control Strategies

• Constructional Materials • Modern Investigative Methods

• Cultural Heritage/Cultural Property • Pharmaceuticals

• Emerging Topics • Biocides

• Decontamination • Antimicrobial Surfaces

• Biocorrosion • Antiadhesive Surfaces

But before then: ◦ Today’s joint meeting with ICorr ◦ Biodeterioration and Protection of Cultural Heritage, Łódź,

Poland – 8th/9th September 2016 ◦ LABS 9 – the 9th Latin American Biodeterioration

Symposium, Rio De Janiero 2nd – 5th October 2016

Hope to see you at one of them or IBBS 17 in Manchester!