Kerr, A., Beveridge, C.M., Cowling, M.J., Hodgkiess, T., Parr, A.C.S. and Smith, M.J. (1999) Some physical factors affecting the accumulation of biofouling. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK, 79(2), pp. 357-359.
Full text not currently available from Enlighten.
Publisher's URL: http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=MBI
Abstract
The effects of surface roughness and microsolubility on fouling levels are examined using glass and acrylic samples. It is found that both of these, often overlooked, physical characteristics have a noticeable effect on the rate of fouling. The microsolubility of acrylic results in lower fouling than found on glass despite the higher hydrophobicity of acrylic and the resultant increase in initial attraction for fouling organisms. Fouling levels were found to increase with increasing surface roughness and therefore studies on the fouling susceptibility of different materials should report the roughness values of the samples examined.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Smith, Dr Margaret and Cowling, Professor Michael and Hodgkiess, Dr Trevor |
| Authors: | Kerr, A., Beveridge, C.M., Cowling, M.J., Hodgkiess, T., Parr, A.C.S., and Smith, M.J. |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering |
| Journal Name: | Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK |
| ISSN: | 0025-3154 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1469-7769 |
University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record
Deposit and Record Details
Deposit and Record Details