Biofouling Methods First Edition by Sergey Dobretsov,Jeremy C Thomason,David Neil Williams ISBN 1118336143 9781322008424

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ISBN 10: 1118336143

ISBN 13: 9781322008424 

Author:  Sergey Dobretsov, Jeremy C. Thomason, David Neil Williams 

Biofouling Methods provides a “cook book” for both established workers and those new to the field. The methods included in this important new book range from tried and tested techniques to those at the cutting edge, encompassing the full diversity of this multidisciplinary field.

The book covers methods for microbial and macrofouling, coatings and biocides, and ranges from methods for fundamental studies to methods relevant for industrial applications. There is an emphasis on answering questions and each chapter provides technical methods and problem-solving hints and tips.

Bringing together a wealth of international contributions and edited by three internationally known and respected experts in the subject Biofouling Methods is the essential methodology reference in the field for all those working in the antifouling industry including those involved in formulation of antifouling products such as paints and other coatings. Aquatic biologists, ecologists, environmental scientists and lawyers, marine engineers, aquaculture personnel, chemists, and medical researchers will all find much of interest within this book. All universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should have copies of this important work on their shelves.

Table of contents:

Part I: Methods for Microfouling

1. Microscopy of biofilms

   • Section 1: Traditional light and epifluorescent microscopy

   • Section 2: Confocal laser scanning microscopy

   • Section 3: Electron microscopy

2. Traditional and bulk methods for biofilms

   • Section 1: Traditional microbiological methods

   • Section 2: Bulk methods

3. Biocide testing against microbes

   • Section 1: Testing biocides in solution: flow cytometry for planktonic stages

   • Section 2: Biocide testing using single and multispecies biofilms

4. Molecular methods for biofilms

   • Section 1: Isolation of nucleic acids

   • Section 2: PCR and DNA sequencing

   • Section 3: Community comparison by genetic fingerprinting techniques

   • Section 4: Metagenomics

5. Methods for biofilm constituents and turnover

   • Section 1: Destructive and nondestructive methods

   • Section 2: Biofilm formation and quorum sensing bioassays

6. Sampling and experiments with biofilms in the environment

   • Section 1: Field trials with biofilms

   • Section 2: Sampling from large structures such as ballast tanks

   • Section 3: Sampling from living organisms

   • Section 4: Optical methods in the field

7. Laboratory experiments and cultures

   • Section 1: Static, constant depth and/or flow cells

   • Section 2: Mixed population fermentor

Part II: Methods for Macrofouling, Coatings and Biocides

8. Measuring larval availability, supply and behavior

   • Section 1: Larval availability and supply

   • Section 2: Larval behavior

9. Assessing macrofouling

   • Section 1: Assessing fouling assemblages

   • Section 2: Assessment of in-service vessels for biosecurity risk

   • Section 3: Experiments on a global scale

10. Efficacy testing of nonbiocidal and fouling-release coatings

11. Contact angle measurements

• Section 1: Surface characterization by contact angle measurements

• Section 2: Underwater contact angle measurement by the captive bubble method

12. Efficacy testing of biocides and biocidal coatings

13. Commercialization

• Section 1: Processing a new marine biocide from innovation through regulatory approvals towards commercialization

• Section 2: From laboratory to ship: pragmatic development of fouling control coatings in industry

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