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Discover the essential text, "Biofouling," a comprehensive guide examining the profound challenges presented by the colonization of surfaces by diverse organisms. Understanding biofouling is crucial for industries spanning marine, freshwater, and medical fields, as it affects environmental and structural integrity. This brand new publication from John Wiley & Sons (UK), published in 2009, draws on insights from international experts and covers critical topics including larval settlement and biofouling community dynamics. You'll explore topics of microbial fouling, such as harmful biofilms that impact human health, and learn about the industrial ramifications of biofouling in maritime industries, power stations, and aquaculture. Key discussions include advancements in biofouling control technologies, the efficacy of antifouling paints, and the legislative landscape surrounding biofouling practices. Additionally, this book delves into measurement techniques and the expected global changes in biofouling patterns due to climate change. "Biofouling" serves as an indispensable resource for professionals in the antifouling industry and researchers seeking to innovate in antifouling product development. Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable insights into this critical environmental issue. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781405169264; 456 pages.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405169264
Year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 456
Description:
Biofouling (the colonisation of an interface by a diverse array of
organisms) is almost always a problem where it occurs, as it
negatively affects surfaces, the materials that they are made from
and the structures that they form, and  can even
destroy them.
This comprehensive book covers in detail in its first section the
processes involved in marine , freshwater and medical biofouling
including coverage of settlement by larvae and spores, biofouling
community processes, Ă‚Â epibiosis (biofouling on living
organisms) and microbial fouling, including biofilms deleterious to
human health. The book's second section, encompassing biofouling
processes with industrial implications, includes coverage of
biofouling on artificial substrata, paints and coatings technology
for the control of marine biofouling, biofouling and antifouling in
the maritime industries, such as shipping, offshore oil , and
aquaculture, and in power stations and other industries. The
impacts of both biofouling and biofouling control and details of
current legislation of relevance to biofouling issues are fully
covered. The book's final section looks at methods for the
measurement of biofouling, and future prospects for biofouling,
including in-depth coverage of the changes anticipated in
biofouling worldwide due to global climate change, and likely
future directions in antifouling research, technology and
legislation.
Biofouling, which includes contributions from many
international experts, is an essential reference for all those
working in the antifouling industry including those involved in
formulation of antifouling products suc
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405169264
Year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 456
Description:
Biofouling (the colonisation of an interface by a diverse array of
organisms) is almost always a problem where it occurs, as it
negatively affects surfaces, the materials that they are made from
and the structures that they form, and  can even
destroy them.
This comprehensive book covers in detail in its first section the
processes involved in marine , freshwater and medical biofouling
including coverage of settlement by larvae and spores, biofouling
community processes, Ă‚Â epibiosis (biofouling on living
organisms) and microbial fouling, including biofilms deleterious to
human health. The book's second section, encompassing biofouling
processes with industrial implications, includes coverage of
biofouling on artificial substrata, paints and coatings technology
for the control of marine biofouling, biofouling and antifouling in
the maritime industries, such as shipping, offshore oil , and
aquaculture, and in power stations and other industries. The
impacts of both biofouling and biofouling control and details of
current legislation of relevance to biofouling issues are fully
covered. The book's final section looks at methods for the
measurement of biofouling, and future prospects for biofouling,
including in-depth coverage of the changes anticipated in
biofouling worldwide due to global climate change, and likely
future directions in antifouling research, technology and
legislation.
Biofouling, which includes contributions from many
international experts, is an essential reference for all those
working in the antifouling industry including those involved in
formulation of antifouling products suc