Mechanisms of Biodeterioration of Structural Materials by Streptomyces spp.: A Review

Abstract

To summarize the results of available scientific research and reviews devoted to the participation and supposed mechanisms of structural material damage caused by streptomycetes, the presented study was performed. It is emphasized that the mechanisms of Streptomyces influence microbial damage to metals, and the consequences (intensification or weakening of corrosion) are ambiguous, species-, and strain-specific, depending on other microorganisms involved. The obtained data indicate the need for further studies on streptomycetes as participants in the corrosion process, with special attention to their production of secondary metabolites and nanoparticles of metal and metal oxides with antimicrobial and inhibitory properties, which will contribute to the expansion of the list of “green” biocides/inhibitors.