About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Natural Fibers and Biocomposites
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| Presentation Title |
A review of natural bioactives as a sustainable way of controlling biofouling |
| Author(s) |
Luiza Fortunato de Freitas, Victor Paes Dias Gonçalves, Michel Picanço Oliveira, Noan Tonini Simonassi, Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira, Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Luiza Fortunato de Freitas |
| Abstract Scope |
The colonization of submerged surfaces by marine organisms, a phenomenon known as biofouling, represents a significant challenge for aquatic structures, especially in naval and offshore environments. This process, which begins with the formation of microbial biofilms and evolves into the fixation of macrofouling, causes damage such as bioinvasion, increased hydrodynamic drag, high fuel consumption and increased maintenance costs. The use of natural biocides, although effective, generates toxicity for non-target organisms and ecological impacts. In this view, this paper carries out a literature review on more sustainable alternatives for combating biofouling, focusing on substances extracted from natural sources that present a viable strategy for inhibiting the initial stages of biofouling, promoting the protection of aquatic structures with less ecological risk. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomateriais, Sustentabilidade, Outro |