Keyword: «filamentous fungi»

Using experimental fiberglass laminate specimens as an example, the ability of microorganisms (bacteria and filamentous fungi) to participate in the contamination of polymer composites is demonstrated. Filamentous fungi of the genera Aspergillus, Rhizopus, and Penicillium, as well as three species of spore-forming bacteria of the genus Bacillus capable of causing biodeterioration of composite materials, were isolated from the fiberglass specimens. It is shown that the Bacillus subtilis strain exhibits biocidal properties, which is promising for further study as a biotechnology object.