Adults of Sun Coral <i>Tubastraea coccinea</i> (Lesson 1829) Are Resistant to New Antifouling Biocides

Adults of Sun Coral <i>Tubastraea coccinea</i> (Lesson 1829) Are Resistant to New Antifouling Biocides

Biocides used in antifouling (AF) paints, such as 4,5-dichlorine-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazole-3-one (DCOIT), can gradually leach into the environment. Some AF compounds can persist in the marine environment and cause harmful effects to non-target organisms. Nanoengineered materials, such as mesoporous si...

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Main Authors: Isabela Martins, Kátia Cristina Cruz Capel, Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
<i>Tubastraea coccinea</i>
antifouling
DCOIT
nanomaterials
ecotoxicology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/44

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