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Antimicrobial ceramic filters for water bio-decontamination
Regina Ferreira, Olga; Rijo, Patrícia; Gomes, João; Santos, Ricardo; Monteiro, Silvia; Guedes, Rita; Serralheiro, Maria Luisa; Gomes, MarisaBio-contamination of water through biofouling, which involves the natural colonization of submerged surfaces by waterborne organisms, is a global socio-economic concern, allied to premature materials bio-corrosion and high human health risks. Most effective strategies release toxic and persistent disinfectant compounds into the aquatic medium, causing environmental problems and leading to more stringent legisla...
Biofouling inhibition with grafted econea biocide: toward a nonreleasing eco-fr...
Regina Ferreira, Olga; Rijo, Patrícia; Gomes, João; Santos, Ricardo; Monteiro, Silvia; Vilas-Boas, Cátia; Correia-da-Silva, Marta; Almada, StephanieThe most effective strategies to control biofouling release toxic and persistent agents into the aquatic environment causing environmental concerns and leading to the implementation of more strict international legislation. This work presents recent progress on an innovative eco-friendly antifouling approach based on the isocyanate-functionalized Econea biocide allowing its chemical fixation in polymeric framew...