Biofouling is generally undesirable for many applications. An overview of the medical,
marine and industrial fields susceptible to fouling is presented. Two types of fouling include …

Over the years, researchers have been working to mimic the nature by inducing
superhydrophobic properties into a variety of material surfaces so that they exhibit non …

Biofilms comprising aggregates of microorganisms or multicellular communities have been a
major issue as they cause resistance against antimicrobial agents and biofouling. To date …

The advancement in material science and engineering technology has led to the
development of antifouling (AF) coatings which are cheaper, durable, less toxic, and safe to …

Global awareness of environmental issues has resulted in the emergence of economically
and environmentally friendly bio-based materials free from the traditional side effects of …

Metal materials undergo severe corrosion in eutrophic environments. The effect of DO decay
stimulated by high concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants on microorganisms …

The deleterious effects (biodeterioration) and the protective benefits (bioprotection) of
biological colonisation on manmade structures have long been debated. Lichens, biofilms …

Metal-phenolic networks (MPNs) have recently attracted great interest in material chemistry
and biomaterials because of their biocompatible, versatile, and multifunctional properties. In …

Nowadays, biofouling is responsible for enormous economic losses in the maritime sector,
and its treatment with conventional antifouling paints is causing significant problems to the …

As part of the preparation for the mass cultivation of the brown seaweed, Sargassum
aquifolium, the following were investigated in a replicated experiment: patterns on the early …