Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is a phenomenon of increasing concern that
affects various materials and sectors of society. MIC describes the effects, often negative …

The number, extent, diversity, and global reach of submerged static artificial structures
(SSAS) in the marine environment is increasing. These structures are prone to the …

Antifouling paints incorporate biocides in their composition seeking to avoid or minimize the
settlement and growing of undesirable fouling organisms. Therefore, biocides are released …

Biofouling caused by nonspecific adsorption of biomolecules and organisms such as
proteins, cells, and bacteria to material surfaces is a significant challenge for numerous …

This review summarized booster biocides studies from Latin America and the Caribbean
during the last two decades. Studies were focused on six countries, with most of them in …

Levels of booster biocides (Irgarol, diuron, chlorothalonil, dichlofluanid and DCOIT),
organotins (TBT, DBT, MBT, TPhT, DPhT and MPhT) and antifouling paint particles (APPs) …

The hull and subsea equipment are often plagued by widespread marine biofouling, so
developing a sustainable environmental protection antifouling paint is urgent. The study …

This study provides a comprehensive compilation of published toxicological and
environmental data further used to assess the ecological risks of six antifouling biocides …

Antifouling biocides may cause adverse effects on non-target species. This study aims to
determine the distribution, sources, and ecological risks of antifouling biocides in the surface …

Synthetic organic compounds belonging to different chemical classes and possessing
diverse physicochemical properties are frequently present in marine environments …