<i>Aronia mitschurinii</i> Encapsulated into a Biocompatible Polymer as an Effective Solution for Antifouling Protection.

ABSTRACT: Since the 15th century, scientists have been working to address biofouling, the accumulation of biofilm on submerged surfaces, like ships and buoys. Key stages in this process include bacterial precipitation and radical polymerization of bacteria's metabolites. Along with corrosion and extended fuel consumption by ships, biofilm also contributes to ecological changes by spreading invasive bacterial species across the world when segments of biofilm are detached from moving ships. Historically, effective antifouling solutions have been toxic to marine ecosystems and are now banned in many regions, including the US. While recently developed highly hydrophobic polymers have promise, they are currently expensive and challenging for technology transfer.As an alternative solution, nontoxic formul

SUBMITTER: Bratley K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12631701 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature