Marine biofouling is an undeniable challenge for aquatic systems since it is responsible for
several environmental and ecological problems and economic losses. Several strategies …

Algae are ubiquitous in the marine environment, and the ways in which they interact with
bacteria are of particular interest in the field of marine ecology. The interactions between …

Surfaces immersed in seawater are rapidly colonized by various microorganisms, resulting
in the formation of heterogenic marine biofilms. These communities are known to influence …

This review presents a systematic overview of the literature and describes the experimental
methods used to quantify the drag of hull coatings. It also summarizes the findings of hull …

Skin-friction results are presented for fouling-release (FR) hull coatings in the unexposed,
clean condition and after dynamic exposure to diatomaceous biofilms for 3 and 6 months …

Today, ship hull fouling is managed through fouling-control coatings, complemented with in-
water cleaning. During cleaning, coating damage and wear must be avoided, for maximum …

Diatom biofilms are abundant in the marine environment. It is assumed (but untested) that
extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), produced by diatoms, enable cells to cope with …

Amphiphilic polymer systems have been demonstrated to be an effective and
environmentally friendly approach to combat the challenges of biofouling, especially in the …

The application of a proactive grooming program to manage the fouling control coatings
applied to ship hulls provides an opportunity to address the climate crisis, invasive species …

While marine biofilms depend on environmental conditions and substrate, little is known
about the influence of hydrodynamic forces. We tested different immersion modes (dynamic …