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Adsorption of Mussel Protein on Polymer Antifouling Membranes: A Molecular Dynamics Study

Molecules, 2021
Biofouling is one of the most difficult problems in the field of marine engineering. In this work, molecular dynamics simulation was used to study the adsorption process of mussel protein on the surface of two antifouling films—hydrophilic film and ...
Fengfeng Gao
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3D Printed Omniphobic Slippery Liquid Infused Porous Surfaces for Low Surface Tension Repellency

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
A 3D printing strategy fabricates omniphobic slippery liquid‐infused porous structures with lubricant reservoirs and interconnected microchannels. A post‐printing surface treatment modifies the porous surface to ensure compatibility with the infused fluorinated lubricant.
Noa Trink, Shlomo Magdassi
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Recent advances in emerging integrated antifouling and anticorrosion coatings

Materials & Design, 2022
With the rapid development of the marine industry, biofouling and surface corrosion of underwater equipment have become a major issue. Traditional antifouling or anticorrosion coatings with a single function cannot meet the current requirements.
Huichao Jin, Jianfu Wang, Limei Tian, Mingyao Gao, Jie Zhao, Luquan Ren   +5 more
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Phase‐Change‐Activated Slippery Organogel Composite for All‐in‐One Anti‐Corrosion, Antifouling, and Self‐Cleaning

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A super‐slippery liquid‐infused composite organogel is engineered by localized interfacial grafting between hydrogel and oleogel networks, endowing the coating with a durable, multifunctional marine‐protective interface. Dynamic antifouling surfaces have emerged as a promising alternative, offering the potential for eco‐friendly and high‐performance ...
Mengsheng Xia, Chao Wang, Jiahao Ma, Jiwei Chen, Yixi Su, Junkai Gao, Weiqi Fu   +6 more
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Materials Selection for Antifouling Systems in Marine Structures

Molecules, 2022
Fouling is the accumulation of unwanted substances, such as proteins, organisms, and inorganic molecules, on marine infrastructure such as pylons, boats, or pipes due to exposure to their environment. As fouling accumulates, it can have many adverse effects, including increasing drag, reducing the maximum speed of a ship and increasing fuel consumption,
Bradley Donnelly, Karl Sammut, Youhong Tang   +2 more
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Novel Zwitterionic Polydopamine Nanofiller‐Reinforced Hybrid Membranes With Superior Antifouling Performance for Wastewater Treatment

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This work reports one‐pot synthesized novel zwitterionic polydopamine‐silica (ZSiPDA) nanofillers for fabricating PES hybrid ultrafiltration membranes with enhanced hydrophilicity, permeability, and antifouling performance. The optimized membrane achieved over 91% humic acid removal and showed strong potential for municipal wastewater treatment.
Roqaya A. Ismail, Mahendra Kumar, Tarek Lemaoui, Inas M. AlNashef, Shadi W. Hasan, Hassan A. Arafat   +5 more
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Disturbance frequency directs microbial community succession in marine biofilms exposed to shear

mSphere, 2023
Marine biofilm growth poses significant challenges across marine industries (“biofouling”). Understanding the microbial communities involved in biofouling processes is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies.
Abhishek T. Naik, Kristina M. Kamensky, Aren M. Hellum, Pia H. Moisander   +3 more
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Alginate from seaweed and microbes: Sources, green extraction, functional properties, and food applications

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Alginate, a renewable polysaccharide produced by brown seaweeds and selected bacterial species, has gained significant attention due to its tunable gelation behavior, biocompatibility, and wide utility in food, biomedical, and packaging applications.
Mehvish Habib, Sakshi Singh, Kulsum Jan, Khalid Bashir   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of dihydrooroidin as an antifouling additive in marine paint [PDF]

International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2009
Methods used to deter biofouling of underwater structures and marine vessels present a serious environmental issue and are both problematic and costly for government and commercial marine vessels worldwide. Current antifouling methods include compounds that are toxic to aquatic wildlife and marine ecosystems.
Christian, Melander, Peter D R, Moeller, T Eric, Ballard, Justin J, Richards, Robert W, Huigens, John, Cavanagh   +5 more
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Bacterial Behavior in Confined Spaces

Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2021
In confined spaces, bacteria exhibit unexpected cellular behaviors that are related to the biogeochemical cycle and human health. Types of confined spaces include lipid vesicles, polymer vesicles, emulsion droplets, microfluidic chips, and various ...
Hang Du, Hang Du, Weili Xu, Zhizhou Zhang, Xiaojun Han   +4 more
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