Microbiologically influenced corrosion—more than just microorganisms

J Knisz, R Eckert, LM Gieg, A Koerdt… - FEMS microbiology …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is a phenomenon of increasing concern that
affects various materials and sectors of society. MIC describes the effects, often negative …

[HTML][HTML] Are silicone foul-release coatings a viable and environmentally sustainable alternative to biocidal antifouling coatings in the Baltic Sea region?

M Lagerström, AL Wrange, DR Oliveira, L Granhag… - Marine Pollution …, 2022 - Elsevier
To combat unwanted fouling on immersed hulls, biocidal antifouling coatings are commonly
applied to vessels trafficking the Baltic Sea. Here, the efficacy, environmental sustainability …

The preparation of antifouling and superhydrophobic polyurethane sponge by grafting Econea to diisocyanate monomer for durable continuous oil/water separation …

H Wang, J Wang, M Cui, R Su, R Huang - Separation and Purification …, 2023 - Elsevier
The oil-absorbent sponge is effective in the prevention and cleanup of offshore oil spills.
However, biofouling in marine environments will significantly reduce its oil absorption …

Fabrication of antifouling coating based on chitosan-melanin hybrid nanoparticles as sustainable and antimicrobial surface

S Ghattavi, A Homaei, E Kamrani, D Saberi… - Progress in Organic …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the current research, we have developed a very effective, completely biocompatible, cost-
effective and ecofriendly method for antifouling purposes. Melanin nanoparticles and …

Novel graphene-based ternary nanocomposite coatings as ecofriendly antifouling brush surfaces

MS Selim, AM Azzam, SA Higazy, SA El-Safty… - Progress in Organic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Since the ban on TBT compounds in antifouling paints in 2003, silicone foul-release (FR)
coatings have elicited increasing attention and market share as environmentally benign and …

Development of antifouling strategies for marine applications

MJ Romeu, F Mergulhão - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Marine biofouling is an undeniable challenge for aquatic systems since it is responsible for
several environmental and ecological problems and economic losses. Several strategies …

A selection of platforms to evaluate surface adhesion and biofilm formation in controlled hydrodynamic conditions

LC Gomes, FJM Mergulhão - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
The early colonization of surfaces and subsequent biofilm development have severe
impacts in environmental, industrial, and biomedical settings since they entail high costs and …

Powering data buoys using wave energy: a review of possibilities

I McLeod, JV Ringwood - Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine …, 2022 - Springer
Data buoys are a widespread method of not only monitoring environmental parameters, but
have a range of other applications: from surveillance to providing power for autonomous …

Design and Development of Fluorinated and Biocide-Free Sol–Gel Based Hybrid Functional Coatings for Anti-Biofouling/Foul-Release Activity

S Sfameni, G Rando, M Galletta, I Ielo, M Brucale… - Gels, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biofouling has destructive effects on shipping and leisure vessels, thus producing severe
problems for marine and naval sectors due to corrosion with consequent elevated fuel …

The use of 3D optical coherence tomography to analyze the architecture of cyanobacterial biofilms formed on a carbon nanotube composite

MJ Romeu, M Lima, LC Gomes, ED Jong, J Morais… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The development of environmentally friendly antifouling strategies for marine applications is
of paramount importance, and the fabrication of innovative nanocomposite coatings is a …