The application of nanomaterials for the delivery of natural antimicrobials in engineered systems

Thesis

Biofouling is the undesired biofilm formation on surfaces at a liquid interface that interferes with the affected substrate’s function. It is a ubiquitous problem in many engineered systems in industry. Biofouling causes contamination, essential damage to materials, and impedances to crucial industrial processes. These adverse effects lead to health hazards, gross increase in energy consumption, and significant decrease in overall productivity, all of which result in higher operational cos...

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Authors: Chan, A

• Publication date: 2013
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: Oxford University, UK
• Language: English
• Keywords: Biofouling; Antimicrobial Agents; Nanoparticles; Plant Secondary Metabolites; Biosensors; Biofilm
• Subjects: Islamic art; Environnmental biotechnology; Biosensors; Physical Sciences; Chemical and process engineering