There are a large number of fouling organisms in the ocean, which easily attach to the
surface of ships, oil platforms and breeding facilities, corrode the surface of equipment …

Biofouling is the undesired deposition and growth of microorganisms on surfaces, forming
biofilms. The definition is subjective and operational: not every biofilm causes biofouling …

Multiple drug resistance poses a significant threat to public health worldwide, with a
substantial increase in morbidity and mortality rates. Consequently, searching for novel …

Biofilm is a mode of living employed by many pathogenic and environmental microbes to
proliferate as multicellular aggregates on inert inanimate or biological substrates. Several …

Marine corrosion and biofouling are a major issue affecting the development of the marine
industry. Traditional single-function coatings, such as those that provide either antifouling or …

Marine biofilms are composed of many species of bacteria, unicellular algae, and protozoa.
Biofilms can induce, inhibit, or have no effect on settlement of larvae and spores of algae. In …

Biofouling can cause economic losses in the marine sector and adversely affect the
environment. Antifouling coatings are special paints that prevent marine organisms from …

The structurally diverse bioactive compounds found in marine organisms represent valuable
resources for the food and pharmaceutical industries. The marine ecosystem encompasses …

Marine macroalgae produce a wide variety of biologically-active metabolites that have been
developed into commercial products, such as antibiotics, immunosuppressive, anti …

Antifouling paint particles (APPs) are a type of paint particle loaded with toxic biocidal
compounds. The present review focused on the current knowledge in respect of the …