The Catastrophic Battle of Biofouling in Oil and Gas Facilities: Impacts, History, Involved Microorganisms, Biocides and Polymer Coatings to Combat Biofouling

摘要: Biofouling is an ancient undesirable phenomenon that takes place in several disciplines. refers to the harmful effects which result from microbial, algal and invertebrate colonization of man-made surfaces. classified into two main categories including; microbial macrobial biofouling. Both exert deteriorating impact on environmental, health, industrial safety Biocides are usually employed combat treat devastating biofouling occurrence. divided oxidizing non-oxidizing biocides. Nonetheless, due high toxicity such chemically synthesized biocides, new eco-friendly formulations were explored by researchers. Biomimetic inspired anti-foulants have been under study. Different compounds extracted plant biomaterials, micro- macro-algae, seaweeds, microorganisms bacteriophages. Such proved display anti-biofouling effect. This chapter highlights different fields might be susceptible marine, oil gas sectors. explores deleterious consequences Moreover, types investigated details, factors affect as well common analytical techniques for assessment corrosion. also emphasizes the-state-of the-art recent trends eradicate