The IBBS

The International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation Society was formally established in 1969 as an international, multidisciplinary organisation concerned with the biodeterioration of commercially important materials.

We aim to promote the science and technology of not only biodeterioration but also biodegradation and bioremediation.

Our meetings are diverse:-

• Biodeterioration and biodegradation of plastics.
• Biodeterioration of metals, timber, paper, stone and concrete.
• Biodegradation of solid wastes biosorption and bioremediation.
• Biofilms in biodeterioration processes.
• Preservation of constructional materials and historical artifacts.
• Post-harvest decay spoilage of foods and feeds.
• Methods for controlling biodeterioration including the use of biocides.
• Rapid detection of biological agents involved in biodeterioration.

Membership is open to anyone with a scientific, technical, practical or commercial interest in these fields.