be defined as the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, algae and animals on structures submerged in seawater. From the dawn of navigation, marine biofouling has been a major problem for shipping in such areas as reduced speed, higher fuel consumption and increased corrosion. It also affects industries using off-shore structures such as oil and gas production and aquaculture. Growing concerns about the environmental impact of antifouling coatings has led to major new research to develop more environmentally-friendly alternatives. Advances in marine antifouling coatings and technologies summaries this wealth of research and its practical implications.
This book is divided into four sub-sections which discuss: marine fouling organisms and their impact, testing and development of antifouling coatings, developments in chemically-active marine antifouling technologies, and new surface approaches to the control of marine biofouling. It provides an authoritative overview of the recent advances in understanding the biology of fouling organisms, the latest developments on antifouling screening techniques both in the field and in the laboratory, research on safer active compounds and the progress on nontoxic coatings with tailor-made surface properties.
With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Advances in marine antifouling coatings and technologies is a standard reference for manufacturers of marine antifouling solutions, the shipping industry, oil and gas producers, aquaculture and other industries using offshore structures, and academics researching this important area.
- Assesses marine antifouling organisms and their impact, including a historical review and directions for future research
- Discusses developments in antifouling coatings examining chemically-active and new surface approaches
- Reviews the environmentally friendly alternative of safer active compounds and the progress of non-toxic compounds
Manufacturers of marine antifouling solutions; The shipping industry; Oil and gas producers; Aquaculture and other industries using offshore structures; Academics researching this important area.
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- 22nd May 2009
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This book provides a comprehensive summary of the current state-of-the-art and should be essential reading for anyone concerned with sustainable operation of equipment in the marine environment., Materials World
Dr Claire Hellio is Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Portsmouth, UK. Dr Claire Hellio has an international reputation for his research on marine antifouling coatings and technologies.
University of Portsmouth, UK
Dr Diego M. Yebra works for Pinturas Hempel S.A., Spain. Dr Diego M. Yebra has an international reputation for his research on marine antifouling coatings and technologies.
Pinturas Hempel S.A., Spain