Microbial activities can change the properties of biofilm/metal interfaces to accelerate or decelerate the corrosion of metals in a given environment. Microbiologically influenced corrosion inhibition (MICI) is the inhibition of corrosion that is directly or indirectly induced by microbial action. Compared with conventional methods for protection from corrosion, MICI is environmentally friendly and an emerging approach for the prevention and treatment of (bio)corrosion. However, due to the diversity of microorganisms and the fact that their metabolic processes are greatly complicated by environmental factors, MICI is still facing challenges for practical application. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of MICI under different conditions and their advantages and disadvantages for potential applications in corrosion protection.

微生物活动可以改变生物膜/金属界面的特性，以加速或减速金属在给定环境中的腐蚀。微生物影响腐蚀抑制 (MICI) 是对由微生物作用直接或间接诱导的腐蚀的抑制。与传统的防腐蚀方法相比，MICI 是一种环境友好的方法，是预防和处理（生物）腐蚀的新兴方法。然而，由于微生物的多样性及其代谢过程受环境因素的影响非常复杂，MICI在实际应用中仍面临挑战。