Marine sponges: a potential source of eco-friendly antifouling compounds

dc.contributor.author	Wagh, A.B.
dc.contributor.author	Thakur, N.L.
dc.contributor.author	Anil, A.C.
dc.contributor.author	Venkat, K.
dc.date.accessioned	2009-01-12T08:40:15Z
dc.date.available	2009-01-12T08:40:15Z
dc.date.issued	1997
dc.identifier.citation	Proc. of US-Pacific Rim Workshop on Emerging Nonmetallic Materials for the Marine Environment, 3.72-3.79p.
dc.identifier.uri	http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/1988
dc.description.abstract	Antifouling protocols rely to a great extent on the application of paints or altering substratum characteristics. It has been evidence that commercial antifouling paints which are currently in use employ toxic biocides. The use of such toxic biocides have environmental concerns. In view of this search for ecofriendly antifouling protocols gained momentum. Sourcing of such antifouling compounds has often been explored with marine organism. This paper reviews the efforts in this domain and perceives the areas which require focus
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	US Office of Naval Research
dc.rights	Copyright [1997]. All efforts have been made to respect the copyright to the best of our knowledge. Inadvertent omissions, if brought to our notice, stand for correction and withdrawal of document from this repository.
dc.subject	fouling organisms
dc.subject	antifouling substances
dc.subject	fouling control
dc.subject	coating materials
dc.subject	paints
dc.subject	toxicants
dc.title	Marine sponges: a potential source of eco-friendly antifouling compounds
dc.type	Conference Article