Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) were studied with regard to their
potential application as inhibitors of biocorrosion. EPS that have been isolated
from biofilms of sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) were adsorbed on samples of
high alloyed steel (type 1.4301) at different temperatures. The samples were
exposed to SRB containing solution and afterwards analysed by fluorescence
microscopy (FM). The results show that the EPS form an incomplete layer and
lead to a smaller amount of cell adhesion when compared to pure surfaces. The
results are discussed with regard to the application of EPS for the prevention of
biofilm formation.