Prevention and Control of Biofouling in Marine Environment

Dear Colleagues,

Biofouling is an age-old challenge. Classic mitigation for biofouling in pipes, etc., is carried out through oxidizing agents like chlorine. Classic mitigation for ship hulls is based on shelf-stable, broad-spectrum, usually long-lived biocides. Newer potential mitigation approaches employ short-lived biocides, UV light, larval behavior disruptors, and foul-release coatings, employing cleaning technologies as well. However, all mitigation approaches are polluting. Moreover, environmental impacts have not been fully assessed. Unprotected and poorly protected surfaces result in other forms of environmental impacts such as corrosion, invasive species, and novel ecosystems.

The aim of this Special Issue is to identify timely biofouling challenges, provide mitigation solutions, and identify environmental consequences. “Silver Bullet” solutions require evidence of the lack of impact of all the components utilized.

Prof. Dr. Daniel Rittschof
Dr. Kelli Z. Hunsucker
Guest Editors

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• biofouling
• novel materials
• environmental health
• novel ecosystems
• antibiofouling
• environmental pollution