Advances in Nanotechnology for Marine Antifouling

Advances in Nanotechnology for Marine Antifouling surveys the latest research in the application of nanotechnology for biofouling inhibition. Nanotechnologies have been recognized as a powerful tool in antifouling strategies with nanocoatings with efficient properties enabling increased durability and performance in the prevention of biofouling and corrosion while replacing potentially more harmful chemicals. This book gathers in-depth information on the various micro and nano-techniques, nanocoatings, polymeric composites paints, methods of application and prevention mechanisms. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across anti-biofouling, nanotechnology, nanomaterials, polymer nanocomposites, coatings, maritime technology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, and materials science and engineering. This is also essential reading for industrial scientists, engineers, R&D, and other professionals with an interest in the use of nanotechnology for antifouling, particularly in the maritime sector. Examines the fundamentals of biofouling, conventional techniques, modeling and simulation, and biofouling based on natural materials Provides detailed techniques for antifouling mechanisms and materials with a range of specific properties or applications Addresses key environmental challenges, including risks of novel nanomaterials and coatings, development of eco-friendly nanocoatings, regulations, and future scope INDICE: 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

• ISBN: 978-0-323-91762-9
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 424
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés