Prevention of industrial biofouling by green solutions
Biofouling is undesirable growth of micro- and macro-organisms on wetted surfaces. Usually toxic substances are used against biofouling, so low and non-toxic environmentally friendly antifouling methods are urgently needed.
Time: Thu 2019-04-04 15.30
Location: Room Taiga, Teknikringen 10 B
Participating: Prof. Sergey Dobretsov, Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
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Biofouling is undesirable growth of micro- and macro-organisms on wetted surfaces. Biofouling causes huge negative impact on maritime, food, oil and gas industry as well as in medicine. In order to prevent from biofouling usually toxic substances, like chlorine, copper and organic biocides are used. These negatively influence environments and kill non-target organisms. Thus, low and non-toxic environmentally friendly antifouling methods are urgently needed. In my talk, I am going to present some examples of green solutions for biofouling prevention. Special emphasis will be given to photocatalytic nanocoatings and their applications in aquaculture and food preservation.
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