Functional nanomaterials, synergisms, and biomimicry for environmentally benign marine antifouling technology
Marine biofouling remains one of the key challenges for maritime industries, both for
seafaring and stationary structures. Currently used biocide-based approaches suffer from …
seafaring and stationary structures. Currently used biocide-based approaches suffer from …
Hybrid sol–gel coatings for corrosion mitigation: A critical review
RB Figueira - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
The corrosion process is a major source of metallic material degradation, particularly in
aggressive environments, such as marine ones. Corrosion progression affects the service …
aggressive environments, such as marine ones. Corrosion progression affects the service …
Comparison of the effects of sublethal concentrations of biofoulants, copper pyrithione and zinc pyrithione on a marine mysid-A multigenerational study
To determine the effect of copper pyrithione (CuPT) and zinc pyrithione (ZnPT), a set of
acute (96 h–LC50) and chronic endpoints was studied in the marine mysid, Neomysis …
acute (96 h–LC50) and chronic endpoints was studied in the marine mysid, Neomysis …
Exposure to metals premixed with microplastics increases toxicity through bioconcentration and impairs antioxidant defense and cholinergic response in a marine …
Coexistence of metals and microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments represents a
growing concern; however, little is known regarding the risks associated with their combined …
growing concern; however, little is known regarding the risks associated with their combined …
Consistent exposure to microplastics induces age-specific physiological and biochemical changes in a marine mysid
In this study, a marine mysid, Neomysis awatschensis, was exposed to 1× 10 3–5× 10 5
particles mL− 1 of polystyrene microbeads (1 and 10 μm). Exposure to microplastics (MPs) …
particles mL− 1 of polystyrene microbeads (1 and 10 μm). Exposure to microplastics (MPs) …
Nature-inspired anti-fouling strategies for combating marine biofouling
Marine biofouling is a major international challenge, which causes significant problems for
global ecologies and economies. It manifests as the extensive and costly colonization of …
global ecologies and economies. It manifests as the extensive and costly colonization of …
Effects of atrazine on life parameters, oxidative stress, and ecdysteroid biosynthetic pathway in the marine copepod Tigriopus japonicus
Atrazine is a widely used pesticide which acts as an endocrine disruptor in various
organisms. The aim of this study was to investigate adverse effects of atrazine on life …
organisms. The aim of this study was to investigate adverse effects of atrazine on life …
Hull-cleaning wastewater poses serious acute and chronic toxicity to a marine mysid—A multigenerational study
We conducted a comprehensive assessment involving acute effects on 96-hour survival and
biochemical parameters, as well as chronic effects on growth and reproduction spanning …
biochemical parameters, as well as chronic effects on growth and reproduction spanning …
Optical fiber sensors for biocide monitoring: examples, transduction materials, and prospects
RPCL Sousa, RB Figueira, SPG Costa… - ACS …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Antifouling biocides are toxic to the marine environment impacting negatively on the aquatic
ecosystems. These biocides, namely, tributyltin (TBT) and Cu (I) compounds, are used to …
ecosystems. These biocides, namely, tributyltin (TBT) and Cu (I) compounds, are used to …
Alleviation of tributyltin-induced toxicity by diet and microplastics in the marine rotifer Brachionus koreanus
To determine the effects of tributyltin (TBT) upon multiple exposures of diet and microplastic
in rotifer, in vivo life parameters were measured. In 10 μg/L TBT-exposed rotifer, the 1 and …
in rotifer, in vivo life parameters were measured. In 10 μg/L TBT-exposed rotifer, the 1 and …