Essays about: "antifouling paint"
Found 5 essays containing the words antifouling paint.
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1. Copper bioaccumulation in blue mussels and periwinkles from marinas
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Copper (Cu) is a heavy metal that is essential for life but toxic at high concentrations. This toxic effect is used on boats to prevent biofouling on boat hulls by painting the hulls with antifouling paint that contain high levels of Cu. The Cu is slowly diffused out in the water and accumulated by animals higher up in the food chain. READ MORE
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2. Super Duplex Stainless Steel Surfaces and their Effects on Marine Biofouling
University essay fromAbstract : Some of the world’s most ancient, but still viable, organisms have since the beginning of maritime caused problems for the industry. The problems affect both the longlivety and efficiency of ships which is caused by the mere presence of organisms attached to the ship hulls. READ MORE
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3. Product Development; Water-cleaning Device for the Boat Wash, Miniwash
University essay from KTH/Marina systemAbstract : Antifouling paints are a big enemy to the marine ecosystem. Many tons of copper, zinc and other harmful substances are released into the environment each year, in Sweden alone. This study concentrates on the mechanical antifouling method, using boat washes instead, which is a more sustainable alternative. READ MORE
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4. Ecotoxicological effects from three antifouling paints on the red macroalga Ceramium tenuicorne.
University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaperAbstract : Antifouling paints are applied on vessels to prevent growth of fouling organisms such hasbarnacles. Presently, there are a number of different paints available on the Swedish marketwith different strategies and active substances. READ MORE
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5. Effects of the copper-based antifouling paint "Fabi" on growth of the red alga Ceramium tenuicorne
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för livsvetenskaperAbstract : The antifouling paint Fabi 3959 is painted on the hulls of vessels to avoid fouling caused by marine organisms attached to surfaces. The paint is registered for use on pleasure boats and other vessels weighing over 200 kg which are mainly running on the Swedish west coast (www.kemi.se). READ MORE