Biofouling

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Biofouling (the colonisation of an interface by a diverse array oforganisms) is almost always a problem where it occurs, as itnegatively affects surfaces, the materials that they are made fromand the structures that they form, and can evendestroy them. This comprehensive book covers in detail in its first section theprocesses involved in marine , freshwater and medical biofoulingincluding coverage of settlement by larvae and spores, biofoulingcommunity processes, epibiosis (biofouling on livingorganisms) and microbial fouling, including biofilms deleterious tohuman health. The book's second section, encompassing biofoulingprocesses with industrial implications, includes coverage ofbiofouling on artificial substrata, paints and coatings technologyfor the control of marine biofouling, biofouling and antifouling inthe maritime industries, such as shipping, offshore oil , andaquaculture, and in power stations and other industries. Theimpacts of both biofouling and biofouling control and details ofcurrent legislation of relevance to biofouling issues are fullycovered. The book's final section looks at methods for themeasurement of biofouling, and future prospects for biofouling,including in-depth coverage of the changes anticipated inbiofouling worldwide due to global climate change, and likelyfuture directions in antifouling research, technology andlegislation. Biofouling, which includes contributions from manyinternational experts, is an essential reference for all thoseworking in the antifouling industry including those involved informulation of antifouling products such as paints and othercoatings. Aquatic biologists, ecologists, environmental scientistsand lawyers, marine engineers, aquaculture personnel, chemists, andmedical researchers will all find much of interest within thisbook. All universities and research establishments where thesesubjects are studied and taught should have copies of thisimportant work on their shelves.

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Simone Dürr

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Aquaculture Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science Aquakultur Aquakultur, Fischereiwesen u. Fischforschung Aquatic Ecology Biofouling Biowissenschaften Fischerei Life Sciences Ökologie / Aquatische Lebensräume

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"The book includes contributions from many international experts, and should be a useful reference for all those working in the antifouling industry." (World Surface Coatings Abstracts, February 2010)
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