Biofouling and Its Prevention: A Comprehensive Overview.

• NANDAKUMAR KANAVILLIL

  AIST Shikoku, Marine Ecomaterials Research Group Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, University of Windsor

• YANO TETSUO

  AIST Shikoku, Marine Ecomaterials Research Group

抄録

The process of the attachment and growth of organisms on artificial solid surfaces is called biofouling. Biofouling organisms commonly undergo successive changes before a stable community is established. Microfouling organisms composed of bacteria, microalgae, and protozoa together with their exudates constitute the biofilm. Microfouling leads to macrofouling, which is the growth of larger fouling organisms. This problem has been recognized from decades ago; however, a long lasting and environmentally friendly antifouling strategy still eludes us. Among the prevailing preventive strategies, antifouling coatings based on organometallic or inorganic toxic species are used to protect ships and offshore platforms, while components of cooling water systems are protected by injecting biocides into the water column. A comprehensive account of the evolution of the biofouling community, factors controlling its formation, expenses incurred, and common antifouling strategies followed with their merits and demerits are described in this review.

収録刊行物

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  Ｂｉｏｃｏｎｔｒｏｌ　Ｓｃｉｅｎｃｅ 8 (4), 133-144, 2003

  日本防菌防黴学会

キーワード

• Biofouling
• Prevention
• Antifouling techniques
• Biofilms

詳細情報

• CRID: 1390282679441322112
• NII論文ID: 10011872008
• NII書誌ID: AA11169621
• DOI: 10.4265/bio.8.133
• ISSN: 18840205
• ISSN: 13424815
• 本文言語コード: en
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