Biofilm-based algal cultivation has many advantages over the conventional suspended
growth methods and has received increased attention as a potential platform for algal …

The proliferation of artificial concrete structures (ACSs) in the marine environment causes
intertidal habitat loss and is a poor surrogate for natural rocky shores in terms of species …

Building materials can be exposed to microorganisms (mainly bacteria, fungi and algae) in
almost every aqueous medium or damp environment, water being the indispensable …

External thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) have been used in European
buildings since the 70's due to the optimal protection from thermal loss, the low cost and the …

Coastal marine ecosystems provide essential benefits and services to humanity, but many
are rapidly degrading. Human activities are leading to significant land take along coastlines …

In almost all damp environments or aqueous medium, cement-based materials can be
exposed to microbes, for which water is the essential life development condition, ie, algae …

Civil engineers have a responsibility to take measures to protect marine biodiversity by
selecting more bioreceptive construction materials in the design of marine infrastructure, for …

Biofilms are the predominant living presence of micro-organisms in the environment, and on
the surfaces of cementitious materials. This protective organization gives the …

Recent work has demonstrated that surface colour affects the formation of cyanobacterial
subaerial biofilms on polycarbonate coupons and, in turn, influences their bioreceptivity. To …

Building materials are regularly affected by the growth of microalgae. The consequences are
mainly aesthetic but the colonization can cause biodeterioration of the material in the most …