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The Design of Antifouling Surfaces: Background and Some Approaches

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Biofilms — Science and Technology

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSE,volume 223))

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In this paper we will describe some approaches that are being investigated currently with a view to preventing biofouling problems. We will focus on methods to prevent or reduce microbial film formation in the marine environment. Because of space limitations, no attempt will be made to review the biomedical implant industry. Nevertheless, some of the ideas mentioned here are applicable to that environment.

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Cooksey, K.E., Wigglesworth-Cooksey, B. (1992). The Design of Antifouling Surfaces: Background and Some Approaches. In: Melo, L.F., Bott, T.R., Fletcher, M., Capdeville, B. (eds) Biofilms — Science and Technology. NATO ASI Series, vol 223. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1824-8_47

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