Recent nanotechnological advancements have enabled novel innovations in protective
polymer nanocomposites (PNC) coatings for anti-corrosion, anti-fouling and self-healing …

Progress in materials science is associated with the development of nanomaterials in terms
of energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and low-cost methods. Since the use of tributyltin …

Because of the environmental and economic casualties of biofouling on maritime navigation,
modern studies have been devoted toward formulating advanced nanoscale composites in …

The structural parts of marine architectures permanently submerged in sea-water (such as
underwater pipelines, oil well-heads, platforms, ship-hulls, barges, jetties and so on) are …

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 …

There has been a global concern about the use of tributyltin-based coatings in combating
biofouling in the marine industry. Although there have been alternatives to tributyltin in …

The current study describes the antifouling properties of four members belonging to the
recently discovered synoxazolidinone and pulmonarin families, isolated from the sub-Arctic …

Green microalgae in the genus Dunaliella have become increasingly important in
biotechnology and industry. The high adaptability of Dunaliella to high salinity, as well as its …

Abstract Development of non-toxic or less toxic paints has become a target for researchers
due to the awareness of the impacts from the use of toxic antifouling paints. One of the …

Colonization of submerged surfaces by marine organisms such as microorganisms and
barnacles entails significant operational and economic problems in shipping, aquaculture …