Growth of marine biofilms and macrofouling organisms on biocide-infused, 3D-printed thermoplastics

3D printing has become widely used to rapidly prototype and manufacture novel or bespoke objects or replacement components in a wide range of marine industries, engineering, and research. 3D-printed objects are subject to marine biofouling, impacting their operation and longevity. Application of ant...

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Main Authors: Jeff Shimeta, Gemma Wilding-McBride, Nathan J. Bott, Richard Piola, Rene Santander, Martin Leary, Andrew J. Scardino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1172942/full