The rapid proliferation of dreissena rostriformis bugensis—the quagga mussel—has major implications for power plant reliability. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation installed a groundbreaking solution at ...

A new polysulfone membrane modified with phytic acid and polyaniline shows superior antifouling and antibacterial properties ...

Figure 3. Ships Sea Water Cooling System Components. Source: The Author About the Author: During his original career as a Ship Master and Fleet Manager, Dave Smith observed first-hand the damage ...

Biofouling, the accumulation of aquatic organisms on vessel surfaces, has long plagued the maritime industry. Although hidden beneath the waves, the layers of algae, barnacles, and mussels that attach ...

The attachment of biomolecules and microorganisms onto ship hulls introduces marine biofouling. This poses problems to the U.S. Navy by increasing the hydrodynamic drag on vessels’ sailing and causes ...

Researchers at Sultan Qaboos University have developed engineered surfaces that combine microscopic patterns with zinc oxide nanorods to reduce the attachment of bacteria and microalgae—a process that ...

Filipino maritime officials and stakeholders have strengthened their knowledge and skills in biofouling management, supporting national efforts to protect marine ecosystems, including through better ...

How do you stop marine organisms from colonizing a tanker? Creative answers are needed to solve this problem, such as from the field of chemistry. What does a tanker care if barnacles colonize it?

The majority of the global maritime industry underestimates the negative impact of biofouling according to a new report. Despite the efforts by the IMO and demonstrated benefits of reducing fuel costs ...

A newly signed initiative is set to provide pilot projects to demonstrate technical solutions for biofouling management in developing countries, address the transfer of invasive aquatic species and ...

Newswise — When a medical device is implanted, proteins instantly latch onto its surface—a process that triggers inflammation, immune rejection, blood clotting, and bacterial infections. Traditional ...