Marine biofouling remains one of the key challenges for maritime industries, both for
seafaring and stationary structures. Currently used biocide-based approaches suffer from …

Dimension stone is natural rock prepared for building use. It is rapidly colonised by
microorganisms that cause discoloration (mainly cyanobacteria, algae and fungi) and …

An inorganic/organic nanocomposite was used to develop an afterglow and color-tunable
smart window. A combination of polylactic acid (PLA) plastic waste as an environmentally …

In the past several years, products and methods alternative to conventional biocides, used in
the conservation of cultural heritage objects, have been investigated increasingly to …

In recent decades, the relationship between Science and Art has been gradually
strengthened through the use of diagnostic, conservation, and valorization technologies …

Marine biofouling is a generic term for animas plants and micro-organisms that grow on the
surface of all installations on the hull and in the sea. Currently, the incorporation of …

The direct application of corrosion inhibitors on metal surfaces is potentially dangerous for
the environment and the restoration operators, thus new conservation strategies are …

Biocides are compounds that are broadly used to protect products and equipment against
microbiological damage. Encapsulation can effectively increase physicochemical stability …

The oil and gas industry produces millions of barrels of crude oil and a byproduct called"
produced water" daily. Unfortunately, this waste product is harmful to the environment …

Silica aerogel-encapsulated biocide crystals can potentially enhance the protection
efficiency of antifouling coatings, thereby lowering the impact on nontarget aquatic life. In the …