Advances in nanotechnology for marine antifouling. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Ram K. Gupta, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Swati Sharma, Muhammad Bilal.
• Editors: Gupta, Ram K; (Professor of microbial biotechnology), Kumar, Ashok; (Chemist), Nguyen, Tuan Anh; Dr, Sharma, Swati; (Professor of bioengineering), Bilal, Muhammad
• Contents: PART 1: BIOFOULING: FUNDAMENTALS 1. Biofouling: Current status and challenges 2. Traditional antifouling technologies: Effects on aquatic life 3. Biofouling in the petroleum industry 4. Biofouling in maritime technology 5. Strategies for developing new biofouling based on natural products 6. Mathematical modeling/simulation of biofouling growth PART 2: ANTIFOULING TECHNIQUES AND NANOMATERIALS 7. Nanoscale techniques for the modification of the marine vessel 8. Methods for design and formulations of underwater materials 9. Marine organism and metabolites as antifouling agents 10. Antifouling nanomaterials and composites 11. Photochemical nanomaterials in antifouling 12. Interfacial phenomena for improved anti-biofouling 13. Bioinspired antifouling techniques and coatings 14. Antifouling ceramic coating 15. Zwitterionic antifouling coating 16. Electrochemical sensors in antifouling PART 3: ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS 17. Hazard of novel antifouling nanomaterials 18. Biocide-based coatings and marine life 19. Self-healing and eco-friendly nano-coating for antifouling 20. Marine vessels and underwater structure management 21. Safety, regulations and economic impact of nanotechnology in maritime industries 22. Future scope and perspectives for nanotechnology in marine antifouling
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (424 pages)
• Subjects: 667.6; Paint, Antifouling -- Technological innovations; Nanotechnology -- Technological innovations
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323983471
• Related ISBNs: 9780323917629
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