[HTML][HTML] Biodeterioration and bioprotection of concrete assets in the coastal environment
The deleterious effects (biodeterioration) and the protective benefits (bioprotection) of
biological colonisation on manmade structures have long been debated. Lichens, biofilms …
biological colonisation on manmade structures have long been debated. Lichens, biofilms …
[HTML][HTML] The intrinsic primary bioreceptivity of concrete in the coastal environment–A review
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 …
intertidal habitat loss and is a poor surrogate for natural rocky shores in terms of species …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of time and surface type on the composition of biofilm communities on concrete exposed to seawater
Microbially induced deterioration is a threat to concrete infrastructures in marine
environments. Complex microbial biofilms form on concrete surfaces exposed to sea water …
environments. Complex microbial biofilms form on concrete surfaces exposed to sea water …
Coastal greening of grey infrastructure: an update on the state of the art
In the marine environment, greening of grey infrastructure (GGI) is a rapidly growing field
that attempts to encourage native marine life to colonise marine artificial structures to …
that attempts to encourage native marine life to colonise marine artificial structures to …
Microbial biofilms colonizing plastic substrates in the Ross Sea (Antarctica)
Very few studies have investigated marine microbial colonization in polar regions, but
climate-changing scenarios stress the importance of these investigations to protect life in …
climate-changing scenarios stress the importance of these investigations to protect life in …
Influence of nutrient enrichment on colonisation and photosynthetic parameters of hard substrate marine microphytobenthos
B Vivier, C Faucheux-Bourlot, F Orvain, L Chasselin… - Biofouling, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to assess the influence of nutrient enrichment on the development of
microalgal biofilm on concrete and PVC cubes. Three mesocosms were utilized to create a …
microalgal biofilm on concrete and PVC cubes. Three mesocosms were utilized to create a …
Aluminium-based galvanic anode impacts the photosynthesis of microphytobenthos and supports the bioaccumulation of metals released
A Levallois, B Vivier, C Caplat, D Goux, F Orvain… - Aquatic Toxicology, 2023 - Elsevier
Very few studies have looked at the potential biological effects of degradation products of
galvanic anodes particularly on primary producers which are central to food webs in marine …
galvanic anodes particularly on primary producers which are central to food webs in marine …
[HTML][HTML] Inconsistent bioreceptivity of three mortar mixes in subtidal sites
Concrete is extensively used in coastal engineering and development which, in addition to
its high carbon footprint, threatens intertidal habitats and ecosystems. Eco-engineering …
its high carbon footprint, threatens intertidal habitats and ecosystems. Eco-engineering …
Advances in understanding biofilm-based marine microbial corrosion
Microbially influenced corrosion and biofouling emerge as formidable challenges to the
sustainable management and exploitation of marine resources. The primary instigator for …
sustainable management and exploitation of marine resources. The primary instigator for …
Understanding Chlorella vulgaris acclimation strategies on textile supports can improve the operation of biofilm-based systems
The interest in microalgae biofilm-based systems has been increasing lately due to their
high potential for biomass production. However, more studies focusing on the first stages of …
high potential for biomass production. However, more studies focusing on the first stages of …