Comparison of Effect of Nanocoating Against Biofilm Forming  Bacteria on Mild Steel

S. Archana; B. Sundaramoorthy; N. Neethiselvan; R. Jeyashakila

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v48i2.127963

Authors

S. Archana M.F.Sc, Department of Fisheries Technology and Fisheries Engineering, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Thoothukudi-628008,
B. Sundaramoorthy Professor,Department of Fisheries Technology and Fisheries Engineering, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Thoothukudi-628008,
N. Neethiselvan Director, Department of Fisheries Technology and Fisheries Engineering, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam
R. Jeyashakila Professor and Head, Department fishing Technology and fisheries Engineering, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v48i2.127963

Keywords:

Copper, Antifouling coatings, Biofilm, Mild steel

Abstract

Copper has been known to possess antimicrobial properties since as far back as the Phoenician era where ship hulls were copper sheathed to prevent the inevitable effects of biofouling. As a consequence of evolving scientific research and development, the
realization of novel materials and agents has enabled new scientific branches, such as nanotechnology. In this paper, we investigate the performance of different forms of copper coating for application as antifouling materials. Samples were deployed in Tuticorin-New
harbour for four weeks and analyzed for evidence of biofouling. It was found that copper in its nanoform, produced the greatest antifouling effectiveness in mild steel compared to other forms ofantifouling coating.

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