Evaluation of the Strength of Attachment of Enteromorpha Zoospores to Novel Polymer Surfaces
Abstract
Enteromorpha is the most important macrofouling alga and the diatom Amphora is a dominant member of slimes that develop on all coatings including foul-release silicones. The objective of this research was to use these two species as models to understand fundamental aspects of adhesion and to apply this mechanistic understanding to a practical, laboratory scale evaluation of novel anti-fouling materials provided by other contractors. Two methods to apply hydrodynamic shear forces to adhered organisms were developed and used to characterize baseline adhesive properties on defined, model surfaces. A 5-point evaluation protocol was the developed for novel test surfaces, incorporating quantitative settlement, adhesion and removal assays. Test surfaces provided by 7 contractors were iteratively evaluated and the results reported for further development. Six papers were published in refereed journals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA408204
Entities
People
- James A. Callow
- Maureen E. Callow
Organizations
- University of Birmingham