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Khandeparker L, Desai DV, Teja Mittireddi R, Panda E, Hede N, Mapari K. Efficacy of amorphous TiO x-coated surfaces against micro- and macrofouling through laboratory microcosms and field studies. BIOFOULING 2023; 39:853-866. [PMID: 37965754 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2023.2279997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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In this study, Soda Lime Glass (SLG) and Stainless Steel (SS316L) substrata coated with Titanium oxide (TiOx) were tested for their efficacy in the laboratory microcosms and in field against micro- and macrofouling. Laboratory microcosm studies were conducted for five days using natural biofilms, single-species diatom (Navicula sp.), and bacterial biofilms, whereas field observations were conducted for 30 days. The TiOx-coating induced change in the mean contact angle of the substratum and rendered SS316L more hydrophilic and SLG hydrophobic, which influenced the Navicula sp. biofilm, and bacterial community structure of the biofilm. Overall, the TiOx-coated SS316L showed minimal microfouling, whereas non-coated SLG exhibited greater efficacy in deterring/preventing macrofouling organisms. Moreover, the reduction in macrofouling could be attributed to high abundance of Actinobacteria. Unraveling the mechanism of action needs future studies emphasizing biochemical processes and pathways.
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- Lidita Khandeparker
- Biological Oceanography Division, CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India
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- Biological Oceanography Division, CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India
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- Materials Engineering Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat, India
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- Materials Engineering Discipline, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat, India
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- Biological Oceanography Division, CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India
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- Biological Oceanography Division, CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India
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Romeu MJ, Mergulhão F. Development of Antifouling Strategies for Marine Applications. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1568. [PMID: 37375070 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11061568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Marine biofouling is an undeniable challenge for aquatic systems since it is responsible for several environmental and ecological problems and economic losses. Several strategies have been developed to mitigate fouling-related issues in marine environments, including developing marine coatings using nanotechnology and biomimetic models, and incorporating natural compounds, peptides, bacteriophages, or specific enzymes on surfaces. The advantages and limitations of these strategies are discussed in this review, and the development of novel surfaces and coatings is highlighted. The performance of these novel antibiofilm coatings is currently tested by in vitro experiments, which should try to mimic real conditions in the best way, and/or by in situ tests through the immersion of surfaces in marine environments. Both forms present their advantages and limitations, and these factors should be considered when the performance of a novel marine coating requires evaluation and validation. Despite all the advances and improvements against marine biofouling, progress toward an ideal operational strategy has been slow given the increasingly demanding regulatory requirements. Recent developments in self-polishing copolymers and fouling-release coatings have yielded promising results which set the basis for the development of more efficient and eco-friendly antifouling strategies.
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- Maria João Romeu
- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Romeu MJ, Lima M, Gomes LC, de Jong ED, Morais J, Vasconcelos V, Pereira MFR, Soares OSGP, Sjollema J, Mergulhão FJ. The Use of 3D Optical Coherence Tomography to Analyze the Architecture of Cyanobacterial Biofilms Formed on a Carbon Nanotube Composite. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14204410. [PMID: 36297988 PMCID: PMC9607013 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development of environmentally friendly antifouling strategies for marine applications is of paramount importance, and the fabrication of innovative nanocomposite coatings is a promising approach. Moreover, since Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a powerful imaging technique in biofilm science, the improvement of its analytical power is required to better evaluate the biofilm structure under different scenarios. In this study, the effect of carbon nanotube (CNT)-modified surfaces in cyanobacterial biofilm development was assessed over a long-term assay under controlled hydrodynamic conditions. Their impact on the cyanobacterial biofilm architecture was evaluated by novel parameters obtained from three-dimensional (3D) OCT analysis, such as the contour coefficient, total biofilm volume, biovolume, volume of non-connected pores, and the average size of non-connected pores. The results showed that CNTs incorporated into a commercially used epoxy resin (CNT composite) had a higher antifouling effect at the biofilm maturation stage compared to pristine epoxy resin. Along with a delay in biofilm development, a decrease in biofilm wet weight, thickness, and biovolume was also achieved with the CNT composite compared to epoxy resin and glass (control surfaces). Additionally, biofilms developed on the CNT composite were smoother and presented a lower porosity and a strictly packed structure when compared with those formed on the control surfaces. The novel biofilm parameters obtained from 3D OCT imaging are extremely important when evaluating the biofilm architecture and behavior under different scenarios beyond marine applications.
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- Maria J. Romeu
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands
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- CIIMAR—Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR—Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- LSRE–LCM—Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering–Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- LSRE–LCM—Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering–Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-225081668
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Antifouling Performance of Carbon-Based Coatings for Marine Applications: A Systematic Review. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11081102. [PMID: 36009971 PMCID: PMC9404944 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11081102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Although carbon materials are widely used in surface engineering, particularly graphene (GP) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), the application of these nanocomposites for the development of antibiofilm marine surfaces is still poorly documented. The aim of this study was, thus, to gather and discuss the relevant literature concerning the antifouling performance of carbon-based coatings against marine micro- and macrofoulers. For this purpose, a PRISMA-oriented systematic review was conducted based on predefined criteria, which resulted in the selection of thirty studies for a qualitative synthesis. In addition, the retrieved publications were subjected to a quality assessment process based on an adapted Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) scale. In general, this review demonstrated the promising antifouling performance of these carbon nanomaterials in marine environments. Further, results from the revised studies suggested that functionalized GP- and CNTs-based marine coatings exhibited improved antifouling performance compared to these materials in pristine forms. Thanks to their high self-cleaning and enhanced antimicrobial properties, as well as durability, these functionalized composites showed outstanding results in protecting submerged surfaces from the settlement of fouling organisms in marine settings. Overall, these findings can pave the way for the development of new carbon-engineered surfaces capable of preventing marine biofouling.
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Xiong G, Zhang Z, Qi Y. Preparation of g-C 3N 4/TNTs/CNTs Photocatalytic Composite Powder and Its Enhancement of Antifouling Performance of Polydimethylsiloxane Coatings. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142442. [PMID: 35889666 PMCID: PMC9320443 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Semiconductor photocatalytic materials have shown potential in the field of antifouling due to their good antibacterial properties, stability, and nontoxic properties. It is an effective way to use them to improve the static antifouling performance of silicone antifouling coatings. g-C3N4/TNTs/CNTs (CNTC) photocatalytic composite powders were prepared and introduced into polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coatings to enhance their antifouling performance. Firstly, g-C3N4/TNTs with heterostructure were thermally polymerized by urea and TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs), and then g-C3N4/TNTs and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were composited to obtain CNTC. Finally, CNTC was added into PDMS to prepare g-C3N4/TNTs/CNTs/PDMS (CNTC/P) composite antifouling coating. The results showed that CNTC successfully recombined and formed a heterostructure, and the recombination rate of photogenerated carriers decreased after recombination. The addition of CNTC to PDMS increased the hydrophobicity and roughness while reducing the surface energy (SE) of the coatings. CNTC could effectively improve the anti-attachment performance of PDMS coatings to bacteria and benthic diatom. The bacterial attachment rate (AB) and benthic diatom attachment rate (AD) of CNTC/P-20 were, respectively, 13.1% and 63.1%; they are much lower than that of the coating without photocatalytic composite powder. This coating design provides a new idea for developing new “efficient” and “green” photocatalytic composite antifouling coatings.
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- Gang Xiong
- Key Laboratory of Ship-Machinery Maintenance & Manufacture, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China; (G.X.); (Y.Q.)
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ship-Machinery Maintenance & Manufacture, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China; (G.X.); (Y.Q.)
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China
- Correspondence:
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- Key Laboratory of Ship-Machinery Maintenance & Manufacture, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China; (G.X.); (Y.Q.)
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116000, China
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Kumar S, Ye F, Dobretsov S, Dutta J. Nanocoating Is a New Way for Biofouling Prevention. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2021.771098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Biofouling is a major concern to the maritime industry. Biofouling increases fuel consumption, accelerates corrosion, clogs membranes and pipes, and reduces the buoyancy of marine installations, such as ships, platforms, and nets. While traditionally marine installations are protected by toxic biocidal coatings, due to recent environmental concerns and legislation, novel nanomaterial-based anti-fouling coatings are being developed. Hybrid nanocomposites of organic-inorganic materials give a possibility to combine the characteristics of both groups of material generating opportunities to prevent biofouling. The development of bio-inspired surface designs, progress in polymer science and advances in nanotechnology is significantly contributing to the development of eco-friendly marine coatings containing photocatalytic nanomaterials. The review mainly discusses photocatalysis, antifouling activity, and formulation of coatings using metal and metal oxide nanomaterials (nanoparticles, nanowires, nanorods). Additionally, applications of nanocomposite coatings for inhibition of micro- and macro-fouling in marine environments are reviewed.
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Yang Q, Zhang Z, Qi Y, Zhang H. The Antifouling and Drag-Reduction Performance of Alumina Reinforced Polydimethylsiloxane Coatings Containing Phenylmethylsilicone Oil. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13183067. [PMID: 34577968 PMCID: PMC8470985 DOI: 10.3390/polym13183067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Fouling-release coatings reinforced with micro-alumina and nano-alumina were prepared based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) containing phenylmethylsilicone oil. The surface properties, mechanical properties, leaching behavior of silicone oil, anti-fouling and drag-reduction performance of the coating were studied. The results show that the addition of alumina can significantly improve the tensile strength, elastic modulus and Shore’s hardness of the coating. The adhesion experiments of marine bacteria and Navicula Tenera show that the addition of alumina can reduce the antifouling performance of the coating, which is related to the stripping mode of fouling organisms. The fouling organisms leave the coating surface by shearing, and the energy required for shearing is proportional to the elastic modulus of the coating. At 800–1400 rpm, the addition of alumina will reduce the drag reduction performance of the coating, which is related to the drag reduction mechanism of PDMS. PDMS counteracts part of the resistance by surface deformation. The larger the elastic modulus is, the more difficult the surface deformation is. The experiment of silicone oil leaching shows that the increase of alumina addition amount and the decrease of particle size will inhibit the leaching of silicone oil.
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The Presence of Marine Filamentous Fungi on a Copper-Based Antifouling Paint. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11188277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Marine biofouling is undesirable growth on submerged substances, which causes a major problem for maritime industries. Antifouling paints containing toxic compounds such as copper are used to prevent marine biofouling. However, bacteria and diatoms are usually found in biofilms developed on such paints. In this study, plastic panels painted with a copper-based self-polishing antifouling paint were exposed to biofouling for 6 months in the Marina Bandar Rowdha, Sea of Oman. Clean panels were used as a control substratum. Marine filamentous fungi from protected and unprotected substrate were isolated on a potato dextrose agar. Pure isolates were identified using sequences of the ITS region of rDNA. Six fungal isolates (Alternaria sp., Aspergillus niger, A. terreus, A. tubingensis, Cladosporium halotolerans, and C. omanense) were obtained from the antifouling paint. Four isolates (Aspergillus pseudodeflectus, C. omanense, and Parengyodontium album) were isolated from clean panels and nylon ropes. This is the first evidence of the presence of marine fungi on antifouling paints. In comparison with isolates from the unprotected substrate, fungi from the antifouling paint were highly resistant to copper, which suggests that filamentous fungi can grow on marine antifouling paints.
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The Development of Polydimethysiloxane/ZnO–GO Antifouling Coatings. J CLUST SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-021-02165-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The development of antifouling coating for sensor is desirable because the biofilm can shorten sensor’s life and cause inaccurate reading. In this study, a facile one-pot reaction was used to synthesized ZnO–graphene oxide (GO) (ZnO–GO) nanocomposites. Different amount of ZnO–GO was incorporated in the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) matrix respectively though a simple solution mixing method, in order to create PDMS/ZnO–GO nanocomposite (PZGO). The coating was obtained directly by spin coating of PZGO/tetrahydrofuran suspension. The hydrophobicity, surface roughness (Ra), surface free-energy (SFE) and nanoscale structure were investigated as antifouling factors. Antifouling tests were performed using two marine microorganisms, the cyanobacterium Synechococcus sp. Strain PCC 7002 and the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum. PZGO0.2 (mass ratio of ZnO–GO to PDMS: 0.2 wt%) displayed excellent antifouling property with 8.5% of Synechococcus sp. Strain PCC 7002 biofilm coverage, while PZGO0.1 (mass ratio of ZnO–GO to PDMS: 0.1 wt%) showed 2.4% P. tricornutum biofilm coverage. The antifouling property of the synthesized PZGO nanocomposite can be attributed to its high Ra and hydrophobicity which was caused by the good dispersion of ZnO–GO in PDMS matrix. This study suggests a potential of PZGO nanocomposite for sensor’s antifouling coating, which could contribute to improve sensor’s durability relating to biofouling in future.
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Chen GQ, Wu YH, Wang YH, Chen Z, Tong X, Bai Y, Luo LW, Xu C, Hu HY. Effects of microbial inactivation approaches on quantity and properties of extracellular polymeric substances in the process of wastewater treatment and reclamation: A review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 413:125283. [PMID: 33582467 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) have a profound role in various wastewater treatment and reclamation processes, in which a variety of technologies are used for disinfection and microbial growth inhibition. These treatment processes can induce significant changes in the quantity and properties of EPS, and altered EPS could further adversely affect the wastewater treatment and reclamation system, including membrane filtration, disinfection, and water distribution. To clarify the effects of microbial inactivation approaches on EPS, these effects were classified into four categories: (1) chemical reactions, (2) cell lysis, (3) changing EPS-producing metabolic processes, and (4) altering microbial community. Across these different effects, treatments with free chlorine, methylisothiazolone, TiO2, and UV irradiation typically enhance EPS production. Among the residual microorganisms in EPS matrices after various microbial inactivation treatments, one of the most prominent is Mycobacterium. With respect to EPS properties, proteins and humic acids in EPS are usually more susceptible to treatment processes than polysaccharides. The affected EPS properties include changes in molecular weight, hydrophobicity, and adhesion ability. All of these changes can undermine wastewater treatment and reclamation processes. Therefore, effects on EPS quantity and properties should be considered during the application of microbial inactivation and growth inhibition techniques.
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- Gen-Qiang Chen
- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China.
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Beijing Laboratory for Environmental Frontier Technologies, Beijing 100084, PR China; Shenzhen Environmental Science and New Energy Technology Engineering Laboratory, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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Shaw ZL, Kuriakose S, Cheeseman S, Dickey MD, Genzer J, Christofferson AJ, Crawford RJ, McConville CF, Chapman J, Truong VK, Elbourne A, Walia S. Antipathogenic properties and applications of low-dimensional materials. Nat Commun 2021; 12:3897. [PMID: 34162835 PMCID: PMC8222221 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23278-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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A major health concern of the 21st century is the rise of multi-drug resistant pathogenic microbial species. Recent technological advancements have led to considerable opportunities for low-dimensional materials (LDMs) as potential next-generation antimicrobials. LDMs have demonstrated antimicrobial behaviour towards a variety of pathogenic bacterial and fungal cells, due to their unique physicochemical properties. This review provides a critical assessment of current LDMs that have exhibited antimicrobial behaviour and their mechanism of action. Future design considerations and constraints in deploying LDMs for antimicrobial applications are discussed. It is envisioned that this review will guide future design parameters for LDM-based antimicrobial applications.
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- Z L Shaw
- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
- Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group, MicroNano Research Facility, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
- Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group, MicroNano Research Facility, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Yang JL, Feng DD, Liu J, Xu JK, Chen K, Li YF, Zhu YT, Liang X, Lu Y. Chromosome-level genome assembly of the hard-shelled mussel Mytilus coruscus, a widely distributed species from the temperate areas of East Asia. Gigascience 2021; 10:6247647. [PMID: 33891010 PMCID: PMC8063583 DOI: 10.1093/gigascience/giab024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The hard-shelled mussel (Mytilus coruscus) is widely distributed in the temperate seas of East Asia and is an important commercial bivalve in China. Chromosome-level genome information of this species will contribute not only to the development of hard-shelled mussel genetic breeding but also to studies on larval ecology, climate change biology, marine biology, aquaculture, biofouling, and antifouling. FINDINGS We applied a combination of Illumina sequencing, Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing, and high-throughput chromosome conformation capture technologies to construct a chromosome-level genome of the hard-shelled mussel, with a total length of 1.57 Gb and a median contig length of 1.49 Mb. Approximately 90.9% of the assemblies were anchored to 14 linkage groups. We assayed the genome completeness using BUSCO. In the metazoan dataset, the present assemblies have 89.4% complete, 1.9% incomplete, and 8.7% missing BUSCOs. Gene modeling enabled the annotation of 37,478 protein-coding genes and 26,917 non-coding RNA loci. Phylogenetic analysis showed that M. coruscus is the sister taxon to the clade including Modiolus philippinarum and Bathymodiolus platifrons. Conserved chromosome synteny was observed between hard-shelled mussel and king scallop, suggesting that this is shared ancestrally. Transcriptomic profiling indicated that the pathways of catecholamine biosynthesis and adrenergic signaling in cardiomyocytes might be involved in metamorphosis. CONCLUSIONS The chromosome-level assembly of the hard-shelled mussel genome will provide novel insights into mussel genome evolution and serve as a fundamental platform for studies regarding the planktonic-sessile transition, genetic diversity, and genomic breeding of this bivalve.
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- Jin-Long Yang
- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou 511458, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China.,Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, 999 Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai 201306, China
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Wasa A, Land JG, Gorthy R, Krumdieck S, Bishop C, Godsoe W, Heinemann JA. Antimicrobial and biofilm-disrupting nanostructured TiO2 coating demonstrating photoactivity and dark activity. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2021; 368:6232155. [PMID: 33864459 DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnab039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial materials are tools used to reduce the transmission of infectious microorganisms. Photo-illuminated titania (TiO2) is a known antimicrobial material. Used as a coating on door handles and similar surfaces, it may reduce viability and colonization by pathogens and limit their spread. We tested the survival of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on a nano-structured TiO2-based thin film, called 'NsARC', and on stainless steel under a variety of light wavelengths and intensities. There was significantly less survival (P <0.001) of all the organisms tested on NsARC compared to inert uncoated stainless steel under all conditions. NsARC was active in the dark and possible mechanisms for this are suggested. NsARC inhibited biofilm formation as confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. These results suggest that NsARC can be used as a self-cleaning and self-sterilizing antimicrobial surface coating for the prevention and reduction in the spread of potentially infectious microbes.
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- Alibe Wasa
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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- Bio-Protection Centre, Lincoln University, 85084 Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln 7647, New Zealand
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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Dedman CJ, King AM, Christie-Oleza JA, Davies GL. Environmentally relevant concentrations of titanium dioxide nanoparticles pose negligible risk to marine microbes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. NANO 2021; 8:1236-1255. [PMID: 34046180 PMCID: PMC8136324 DOI: 10.1039/d0en00883d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Nano-sized titanium dioxide (nTiO2) represents the highest produced nanomaterial by mass worldwide and, due to its prevalent industrial and commercial use, it inevitably reaches the natural environment. Previous work has revealed a negative impact of nTiO2 upon marine phytoplankton growth, however, studies are typically carried out at concentrations far exceeding those measured and predicted to occur in the environment currently. Here, a series of experiments were carried out to assess the effects of both research-grade nTiO2 and nTiO2 extracted from consumer products upon the marine dominant cyanobacterium, Prochlorococcus, and natural marine communities at environmentally relevant and supra-environmental concentrations (i.e., 1 μg L-1 to 100 mg L-1). Cell declines observed in Prochlorococcus cultures were associated with the extensive aggregation behaviour of nTiO2 in saline media and the subsequent entrapment of microbial cells. Hence, higher concentrations of nTiO2 particles exerted a stronger decline of cyanobacterial populations. However, within natural oligotrophic seawater, cultures were able to recover over time as the nanoparticles aggregated out of solution after 72 h. Subsequent shotgun proteomic analysis of Prochlorococcus cultures exposed to environmentally relevant concentrations confirmed minimal molecular features of toxicity, suggesting that direct physical effects are responsible for short-term microbial population decline. In an additional experiment, the diversity and structure of natural marine microbial communities showed negligible variations when exposed to environmentally relevant nTiO2 concentrations (i.e., 25 μg L-1). As such, the environmental risk of nTiO2 towards marine microbial species appears low, however the potential for adverse effects in hotspots of contamination exists. In future, research must be extended to consider any effect of other components of nano-enabled product formulations upon nanomaterial fate and impact within the natural environment.
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- Craig J Dedman
- School of Life Sciences, Gibbet Hill Campus, University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL UK
- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick Gibbet Hill Coventry CV4 7EQ UK
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- UCL Department of Chemistry, University College London 20 Gordon Street London WC1H 0AJ UK
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- School of Life Sciences, Gibbet Hill Campus, University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL UK
- Department of Biology, University of the Balearic Islands Ctra. Valldemossa, km 7.5 CP: 07122 Palma Spain
- IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB) CP: 07190 Esporles Spain
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- UCL Department of Chemistry, University College London 20 Gordon Street London WC1H 0AJ UK
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Use of Quorum Sensing Inhibition Strategies to Control Microfouling. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19020074. [PMID: 33573187 PMCID: PMC7912365 DOI: 10.3390/md19020074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Interfering with the quorum sensing bacterial communication systems has been proposed as a promising strategy to control bacterial biofilm formation, a key process in biofouling development. Appropriate in vitro biofilm-forming bacteria models are needed to establish screening methods for innovative anti-biofilm and anti-microfouling compounds. Four marine strains, two Pseudoalteromonas spp. and two Vibrio spp., were selected and studied with regard to their biofilm-forming capacity and sensitivity to quorum sensing (QS) inhibitors. Biofilm experiments were performed using two biofilm cultivation and quantification methods: the xCELLigence® system, which allows online monitoring of biofilm formation, and the active attachment model, which allows refreshment of the culture medium to obtain a strong biofilm that can be quantified with standard staining methods. Although all selected strains produced acyl-homoserine-lactone (AHL) QS signals, only the P. flavipulchra biofilm, measured with both quantification systems, was significantly reduced with the addition of the AHL-lactonase Aii20J without a significant effect on planktonic growth. Two-species biofilms containing P. flavipulchra were also affected by the addition of Aii20J, indicating an influence on the target bacterial strain as well as an indirect effect on the co-cultured bacterium. The use of xCELLigence® is proposed as a time-saving method to quantify biofilm formation and search for eco-friendly anti-microfouling compounds based on quorum sensing inhibition (QSI) strategies. The results obtained from these two in vitro biofilm formation methods revealed important differences in the response of biosensor bacteria to culture medium and conditions, indicating that several strains should be used simultaneously for screening purposes and the cultivation conditions should be carefully optimized for each specific purpose.
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Sun Y, Lang Y, Yan Z, Wang L, Zhang Z. High-throughput sequencing analysis of marine pioneer surface-biofilm bacteria communities on different PDMS-based coatings. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 185:110538. [PMID: 31634700 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Marine biofilms, the attachment of marine microorganisms on artificial surfaces in natural seawater, play critical roles in the development of marine biofouling, which pave ways for the settlement and colonization of sessile invertebrate larvae. Despite the excellent microbe-inhibitory effect of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based coatings, marine bacteria could still attach to surfaces and form natural biofilms. However, there is little information available on the common structural features of pioneer surface-biofilm bacteria (PSB) communities on different PDMS-based coatings with regard to their compositions, distributions and diversity. Herein, the present study aims to explore the compositional and structural features of the PSB communities on different PDMS-based coatings using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing in terms of the taxonomic structures at phylum, family and genus level. The results revealed the PSB communities on different PDMS-based coatings possessed high similarities in compositional, structural and diversity features, but varied greatly in relative abundance and distributions. Proteobacteria was the most diverse and overwhelming phylum in biofilms formed on all PDMS-based coatings, followed by Cyanobacteria. In addition, the decreased abundance of Proteobacteria and the increased abundance of Cyanobacteria on the carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-modifed PDMS composites (CPCs) may contribute to their differential anti-biofouling effect against the colonization of juvenile macrofoulers.
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- Yuan Sun
- School of Science, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, 150076, China; Marine Antifouling Engineering Technology Center of Shangdong Province, Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, 264209, China
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- Key Laboratory of Saline-Alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration in Oil Field (SAVER), Ministry of Education, Alkali Soil Natural Environmental Science Center (ASNESC), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Marine Antifouling Engineering Technology Center of Shangdong Province, Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, 264209, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- Marine Antifouling Engineering Technology Center of Shangdong Province, Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, 264209, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China.
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Padmavathi AR, Sriyutha Murthy P, Das A, Nishad PA, Pandian R, Rao TS. Copper oxide nanoparticles as an effective anti-biofilm agent against a copper tolerant marine bacterium, Staphylococcus lentus. BIOFOULING 2019; 35:1007-1025. [PMID: 31718302 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2019.1687689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Biofilm formation on antifouling coatings is a serious concern in seawater cooling systems and the maritime industry. A prolific biofilm forming strain (Staphylococcus lentus), possessing high tolerance (>1,000 µg ml-1) to dissolved copper ions (Cu++) was isolated from titanium coupons exposed in the coastal waters of Kalpakkam, east coast of India. S. lentus formed increased biofilm (p < 0.05) at 100 µg ml-1 of Cu++ ions, when compared with the untreated control. To combat biofilm formation of this strain, the efficacy of copper oxide nanoparticles synthesized from copper nitrate by varying the concentrations of hexamine and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB), was investigated. Complete (100%) inhibition of biofilm formation was observed with plain CuO NP (0.5 M hexamine, uncapped) at 1,000 µg ml-1. Capping with CTAB, influenced the morphology and the purity of the synthesized CuO NPs but did not alter their surface charge. Capping reduced metal ion release from CuO NPs and their antibacterial and anti-biofilm property against S. lentus. Overall, uncapped CuO NPs were effective in controlling biofilm formation of S. lentus. Concurrent release of copper ions and contact mediated physical damage by CuO NPs offer a promising approach to tackle metal tolerant biofilm bacteria.
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- Alwar Ramanujam Padmavathi
- Water and Steam Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Facilities, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Water and Steam Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Facilities, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
- Life Sciences Department, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Surface and Nanoscience Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
- Chemical Sciences Department, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Water and Steam Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Facilities, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Surface and Nanoscience Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Water and Steam Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Facilities, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
- Life Sciences Department, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Catão ECP, Pollet T, Misson B, Garnier C, Ghiglione JF, Barry-Martinet R, Maintenay M, Bressy C, Briand JF. Shear Stress as a Major Driver of Marine Biofilm Communities in the NW Mediterranean Sea. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1768. [PMID: 31608016 PMCID: PMC6774042 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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While marine biofilms depend on environmental conditions and substrate, little is known about the influence of hydrodynamic forces. We tested different immersion modes (dynamic, cyclic and static) in Toulon Bay (north-western Mediterranean Sea; NWMS). The static mode was also compared between Toulon and Banyuls Bays. In addition, different artificial surfaces designed to hamper cell attachment (self-polishing coating: SPC; and fouling-release coating: FRC) were compared to inert plastic. Prokaryotic community composition was affected by immersion mode, surface characteristics and site. Rhodobacteriaceae and Flavobacteriaceae dominated the biofilm community structure, with distinct genera according to surface type or immersion mode. Cell density increased with time, greatly limited by hydrodynamic forces, and supposed to delay biofilm maturation. After 1 year, a significant impact of shear stress on the taxonomic structure of the prokaryotic community developed on each surface type was observed. When surfaces contained no biocides, roughness and wettability shaped prokaryotic community structure, which was not enhanced by shear stress. Conversely, the biocidal effect of SPC surfaces, already major in static immersion mode, was amplified by the 15 knots speed. The biofilm community on SPC was 60% dissimilar to the biofilm on the other surfaces and was distinctly colonized by Sphingomonadaceae ((Alter)Erythrobacter). At Banyuls, prokaryotic community structures were more similar between the four surfaces tested than at Toulon, due possibly to a masking effect of environmental constraints, especially hydrodynamic, which was greater than in Toulon. Finally, predicted functions such as cell adhesion confirmed some of the hypotheses drawn regarding biofilm formation over the artificial surfaces tested here.
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- Laboratoire MAPIEM (EA 4323), Université de Toulon, Toulon, France
- UMR BIPAR, INRA, ANSES, ENVA, Université Paris-Est, Maisons-Alfort, France
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- CNRS/INSU, IRD, MIO UM 110, Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography, University of Toulon – Aix-Marseille University, La Garde, France
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- CNRS/INSU, IRD, MIO UM 110, Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography, University of Toulon – Aix-Marseille University, La Garde, France
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- CNRS, Sorbonne Université, UMR 7621, Laboratoire d’Océanographie Microbienne, Banyuls-sur-Mer, France
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- Laboratoire MAPIEM (EA 4323), Université de Toulon, Toulon, France
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- Laboratoire MAPIEM (EA 4323), Université de Toulon, Toulon, France
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Barranger A, Langan LM, Sharma V, Rance GA, Aminot Y, Weston NJ, Akcha F, Moore MN, Arlt VM, Khlobystov AN, Readman JW, Jha AN. Antagonistic Interactions between Benzo[a]pyrene and Fullerene (C 60) in Toxicological Response of Marine Mussels. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E987. [PMID: 31288459 PMCID: PMC6669530 DOI: 10.3390/nano9070987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This study aimed to assess the ecotoxicological effects of the interaction of fullerene (C60) and benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) on the marine mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis. The uptake of nC60, B[a]P and mixtures of nC60 and B[a]P into tissues was confirmed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (LC-HRMS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS). Biomarkers of DNA damage as well as proteomics analysis were applied to unravel the interactive effect of B[a]P and C60. Antagonistic responses were observed at the genotoxic and proteomic level. Differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were only identified in the B[a]P single exposure and the B[a]P mixture exposure groups containing 1 mg/L of C60, the majority of which were downregulated (~52%). No DEPs were identified at any of the concentrations of nC60 (p < 0.05, 1% FDR). Using DEPs identified at a threshold of (p < 0.05; B[a]P and B[a]P mixture with nC60), gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis indicated that these proteins were enriched with a broad spectrum of biological processes and pathways, including those broadly associated with protein processing, cellular processes and environmental information processing. Among those significantly enriched pathways, the ribosome was consistently the top enriched term irrespective of treatment or concentration and plays an important role as the site of biological protein synthesis and translation. Our results demonstrate the complex multi-modal response to environmental stressors in M. galloprovincialis.
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- Audrey Barranger
- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
- Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Centre for Chemical Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Ifremer, Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, F-44311, CEDEX 03 Nantes, France
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
- Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, The Hoe, Plymouth PL1 3HD, UK
- European Centre for Environment & Human Health (ECEHH), University of Exeter Medical School, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Cornwall TR1 3LJ, UK
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- Department of Analytical, Environmental and Forensic Sciences, King's College London, MRC-PHE Centre for Environmental & Health, London SE1 9NH, UK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Health Impact of Environmental Hazards at King's College London in partnership with Public Health England and Imperial College London, London SE1 9NH, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
- Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- Centre for Chemical Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
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- School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK.
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Andrade M, De Marchi L, Pretti C, Chiellini F, Morelli A, Figueira E, Rocha RJM, Soares AMVM, Freitas R. The impacts of warming on the toxicity of carbon nanotubes in mussels. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2019; 145:11-21. [PMID: 30771907 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2019.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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With the increased production and research on nanoparticles, the presence of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in aquatic systems is very likely to increase. Although it has been shown that CNTs may cause toxicity in marine organisms, to our knowledge, the possible impacts under global temperature increase is still unknown. For this reason, biochemical and physiological impacts induced in Mytilus galloprovincialis due to the presence of functionalized multi-walled CNTs (f-MWCNTs) and increased temperature were investigated in the present study. The mussels exposed to increased temperature alone presented higher metabolic capacity and expenditure of glycogen as an energy resource to fuel up defense mechanisms and thus preventing oxidative damage. Contrarily, organisms exposed to f-MWCNTs alone seemed not stressed enough to demonstrate differences in the metabolism capacity. Furthermore, f-MWCNTs seemed not able to significantly activate their antioxidant and biotransformation enzymes, which in turn may led to oxidative damage in the cells especially when organisms were exposed to a warmer temperature. In fact, at higher temperature, the antioxidant response of organisms exposed to f-MWCNTs was not effective and oxidative damage levels were observed. Nevertheless, no additive or synergetic effects were observed when mussels were exposed to both stressors simultaneously.
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- Madalena Andrade
- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, Pisa, 56122, Italy; Consortium for the Interuniversity Center of Marine Biology and Applied Ecology, Livorno, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Udr INSTM Pisa, Pisa, 56126, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Udr INSTM Pisa, Pisa, 56126, Italy
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- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology & Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Liang X, Peng LH, Zhang S, Zhou S, Yoshida A, Osatomi K, Bellou N, Guo XP, Dobretsov S, Yang JL. Polyurethane, epoxy resin and polydimethylsiloxane altered biofilm formation and mussel settlement. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 218:599-608. [PMID: 30502698 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.11.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 11/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In many environments, biofilms are a major mode and an emergent form of microbial life. Biofilms play crucial roles in biogeochemical cycling and invertebrate recruitment in marine environments. However, relatively little is known about how marine biofilms form on different substrata and about how these biofilms impact invertebrate recruitment. Here, we performed a comparative analysis of a 28-day-old biofilm community on non-coated (a control glass) and coated substrata (polyurethane (PU), epoxy resin (EP) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)) and examined the settlement of Mytilus coruscus plantigrades on these biofilms. PU, EP and PDMS deterred the development of marine biofilms by reducing the biofilm biomass including the biofilm dry weight, cell density of the bacteria and diatoms and chlorophyll a concentrations. Further analysis of bacterial community revealed that EP altered the bacterial community composition compared with that on the glass substrata by reducing the relative abundance of Ruegeria (Alphaproteobacteria) and by increasing the relative abundance of Methylotenera (Betaproteobacteria) and Cyanobacteria in the biofilms. However, bacterial communities developed on PU and PDMS, as well as glass and PU, EP and PDMS did not exhibit differences from each other. The M. coruscus settlement rates on biofilms on PU, EP and PDMS were reduced by 20-41% compared with those on the glass after 28 days. Thus, the tested coatings impacted the development of marine biofilms by altering the biofilm biomass and/or the bacterial community composition. The mussel settlements decreased in the biofilms that formed on the coatings compared with those on non-coated glass.
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- Xiao Liang
- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Materials Science, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Advanced Coatings Research Center of Ministry of Education of China, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Oceanography, Athens, Greece
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman; Center of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China; National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
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Differential Colonization Dynamics of Marine Biofilm-Forming Eukaryotic Microbes on Different Protective Coating Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11010161. [PMID: 30960145 PMCID: PMC6401773 DOI: 10.3390/polym11010161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Revised: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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In this study, the actual anti-biofouling (AF) efficacy of three protective coatings, including a chlorinated rubber-based coating (C₀) and two polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based coatings (P₀ and PF), were estimated via the static field exposure assays. The surface properties of these protective coatings, including surface wettability and morphology features, were characterized using the static water contact angle (WCA) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The colonization and succession dynamics of the early-adherent biofilm-forming eukaryotic microbial communities occupied on these protective coatings were explored using the Single-stranded Conformation Polymorphism (SSCP) technique. The field data clearly revealed that coating P₀ and PF performed better in the long-term static submergence, as compared with the C₀ surface, while coating PF showed excellent AF efficacy in the field. Fingerprinting analysis suggested that the diversity, abundance, the clustering patterns, and colonization dynamics of the early-colonized eukaryotic microbes were significantly perturbed by these protective coatings, particularly by the PF surfaces. These differential AF efficacy and perturbation effects would be largely ascribed to the differences in the wettability and surface nanostructures between the C₀, P₀ and PF surfaces, as evidenced by WCA and SEM analysis.
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Shi W, Guan X, Han Y, Zha S, Fang J, Xiao G, Yan M, Liu G. The synergic impacts of TiO 2 nanoparticles and 17β-estradiol (E2) on the immune responses, E2 accumulation, and expression of immune-related genes of the blood clam, Tegillarca granosa. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2018; 81:29-36. [PMID: 29981881 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2018.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The extensive use of TiO2 nanoparticles (nTiO2) in industrial products has led to their release into the marine environment, thereby posing a potential risk to marine organisms. However, in addition to affecting marine organisms through its inherent properties, nTiO2 can also act as a vehicle for other toxic pollutants due to their strong adsorption ability through the "Trojan horse" effect. Due to their potential hazard, the endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as 17β-estradiol (E2), have been considered as one of the most serious anthropogenic threats to biodiversity and ecosystem health. However, there is still a lack of knowledge regarding the possible synergistic effects of nTiO2 and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on marine organisms to date. Therefore, the combined effects of nTiO2 and 17β-estradiol (E2) on the immune responses of the blood clam, Tegillarca granosa, were investigated in this study. After 10 days of treatment, the total number, phagocytic activity, red granulocytes ratio, and the phagocytosis of hemocytes were significantly reduced in almost all treatment groups. Furthermore, expressions of genes from NFκβ and Toll-like receptor signaling pathways were significantly altered after exposure to nTiO2 and/or E2, indicating a reduced sensitivity to pathogen challenges. In addition, compared to exposure to E2 alone, co-exposure to E2 and nTiO2 led to a significant increase in the content of alkali-labile phosphate (ALP) in hemolymph, suggesting an enhanced E2 bioconcentration in the presence of nTiO2. In general, the present study demonstrated that nTiO2 enhanced the immunotoxicity of E2 to the blood clam, which may be due to the increased E2 uptake in the presence of nTiO2.
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- Wei Shi
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Mariculture Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, PR China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China.
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Effect of CNT/PDMS Nanocomposites on the Dynamics of Pioneer Bacterial Communities in the Natural Biofilms of Seawater. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11060902. [PMID: 29843363 PMCID: PMC6025298 DOI: 10.3390/ma11060902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, the antifouling (AF) performance of different carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-modified polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) nanocomposites (PCs) was examined directly in the natural seawater, and further analyzed using the Multidimensional Scale Analyses (MDS) method. The early-adherent bacterial communities in the natural biofilms adhering to different PC surfaces were investigated using the single-stranded conformation polymorphism (SSCP) technique. The PCs demonstrated differences and reinforced AF properties in the field, and they were prone to clustering according to the discrepancies within different CNT fillers. Furthermore, most PC surfaces only demonstrated weak modulating effects on the biological colonization and successional process of the early bacterial communities in natural biofilms, indicating that the presence of the early colonized prokaryotic microbes would be one of the primary causes of colonization and deterioration of the PCs. C6 coating seems to be promising for marine AF applications, since it has a strong perturbation effect on pioneer prokaryotic colonization.
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Ding W, Ma C, Zhang W, Chiang H, Tam C, Xu Y, Zhang G, Qian PY. Anti-biofilm effect of a butenolide/polymer coating and metatranscriptomic analyses. BIOFOULING 2018; 34:111-122. [PMID: 29334812 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2017.1409891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Butenolide is an environmentally friendly antifouling natural product, but its efficiency and mechanism in preventing biofilm formation have not been examined. Furthermore, controlling the release of butenolide from paints into seawater is technically challenging. A coating was developed by mixing butenolide with a biodegradable polymer, poly (ε-caprolactone)-based polyurethane, and a one-month in situ anti-biofilm test was conducted in a subtidal area. The constant release of butenolide from the surface suggested that its release was well controlled. Direct observation and confocal microscope investigation indicated that the coating was effective against both biofilm formation and attachment of large fouling organisms. Metatranscriptomic analysis of biofilm samples implied that the coating selectively inhibited the adhesion of microbes from a variety of phyla and targeted particular functional pathways including energy metabolism, drug transport and toxin release. These integrated analyses demonstrated the potential application of this butenolide/polymer coating as an anti-biofilm material.
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Key Words
- ABC transporters, ATP-binding cassette transporters
- Anti-biofilm
- CLSM, confocal laser scanning microscopy
- COGs, Clusters of Orthologous Groups
- DBTDL, dibutyltin dilaurate
- DCOIT, 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
- FITC, fluorescein isothiocyanate
- HPLC, high performance liquid chromatography
- PCA, principal component analysis
- RTX, repeats-in-toxin
- butenolide
- butenolide, 5-octylfuran-2(5H)-one
- metatranscriptomics
- polymer coating
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- Wei Ding
- a Division of Life Science , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Hong Kong , PR China
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- a Division of Life Science , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Hong Kong , PR China
- b Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering , South China University of Technology , Guangzhou , PR China
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- a Division of Life Science , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Hong Kong , PR China
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- a Division of Life Science , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Hong Kong , PR China
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- a Division of Life Science , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Hong Kong , PR China
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- a Division of Life Science , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Hong Kong , PR China
- c College of Life Sciences and Oceanography , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen , PR China
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- b Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering , South China University of Technology , Guangzhou , PR China
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- a Division of Life Science , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Hong Kong , PR China
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Briand JF, Barani A, Garnier C, Réhel K, Urvois F, LePoupon C, Bouchez A, Debroas D, Bressy C. Spatio-Temporal Variations of Marine Biofilm Communities Colonizing Artificial Substrata Including Antifouling Coatings in Contrasted French Coastal Environments. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY 2017; 74:585-598. [PMID: 28374061 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-017-0966-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Surface colonization in seawater first corresponds to the selection of specific microbial biofilm communities. By coupling flow cytometry, microscopy and high throughput sequencing (HTS, 454 pyrosequencing) with artificial surfaces and environmental analyses, we intend to identify the contribution of biofilm community drivers at two contrasted French sites, one temperate and eutrophic (Lorient, Atlantic coast) and the other at a mesotrophic but highly contaminated bay (Toulon, North-Western Mediterranean Sea). Microbial communities were shaped by high temperatures, salinity and lead at Toulon by but nutrients and DOC at Lorient. Coatings including pyrithione exhibited a significant decrease of their microbial densities except for nanoeukaryotes. Clustering of communities was mainly based on the surface type and secondly the site, whereas seasons appeared of less importance. The in-depth HTS revealed that γ- and α-proteobacteria, but also Bacteroidetes, dominated highly diversified bacterial communities with a relative low β-diversity. Sensitivity to biocides released by the tested antifouling coatings could be noticed at different taxonomic levels: the percentage of Bacteroidetes overall decreased with the presence of pyrithione, whereas the α/γ-proteobacteria ratio decreased at Toulon when increased at Lorient. Small diatom cells (Amphora and Navicula spp.) dominated on all surfaces, whereas site-specific sub-dominant taxa appeared clearly more sensitive to biocides. This overall approach exhibited the critical significance of surface characteristics in biofilm community shaping.
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- CNRS/INSU, IRD, Institut Méditerranéen d'Océanologie (MIO), Université d'Aix-Marseille, Université de Toulon, Marseille, France
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- LBCM -EA 3883, IUEM, Université de Bretagne Sud, Lorient, France
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- MAPIEM-EA 4323, Université de Toulon, La Garde, France
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- UMR CARRTEL, INRA, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Thonon-Les-Bains, France
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- Laboratoire "Microorganismes: Génome et Environnement, Clermont Université, Université Blaise Pascal, BP 10448, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
- UMR 6023, LMGE, CNRS, F-63171, Aubiere, France
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Dahms HU, Dobretsov S. Antifouling Compounds from Marine Macroalgae. Mar Drugs 2017; 15:md15090265. [PMID: 28846625 PMCID: PMC5618404 DOI: 10.3390/md15090265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Marine macroalgae produce a wide variety of biologically-active metabolites that have been developed into commercial products, such as antibiotics, immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic agents, and cosmetic products. Many marine algae remain clean over longer periods of time, suggesting their strong antifouling potential. Isolation of biogenic compounds and the determination of their structure could provide leads for the development of environmentally-friendly antifouling paints. Isolated substances with potent antifouling activity belong to fatty acids, lipopeptides, amides, alkaloids, lactones, steroids, terpenoids, and pyrroles. It is unclear as yet to what extent symbiotic microorganisms are involved in the synthesis of these compounds. Algal secondary metabolites have the potential to be produced commercially using genetic and metabolic engineering techniques. This review provides an overview of publications from 2010 to February 2017 about antifouling activity of green, brown, and red algae. Some researchers were focusing on antifouling compounds of brown macroalgae, while metabolites of green algae received less attention. Several studies tested antifouling activity against bacteria, microalgae and invertebrates, but in only a few studies was the quorum sensing inhibitory activity of marine macroalgae tested. Rarely, antifouling compounds from macroalgae were isolated and tested in an ecologically-relevant way.
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- Hans Uwe Dahms
- Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shin-Chuan 1st Road, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-sen University, No. 70, Lienhai Road, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan.
- Research Center for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Center of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman.
- Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman.
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The Dispersion Tolerance of Micro/Nano Particle in Polydimethylsiloxane and Its Influence on the Properties of Fouling Release Coatings Based on Polydimethylsiloxane. COATINGS 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings7070107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Particles can be used to improve the mechanical properties of fouling release coatings based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). In this study, coatings were prepared by high speed stirring using seven types of particles, with different particle size from nanometer to micrometer. The influence of specific surface area of the particles on the dispersion tolerance was investigated. The results showed that the dispersion tolerance of particles in PDMS decreased with the increase in specific surface area of the particle, and for nano particles, the factor most affecting the dispersion tolerance was the specific surface area of agglomerate particle. Subsequently, the surface properties, mechanical properties, and biofilm adhesion assay of coatings were investigated. Results indicated that surface roughness increased with the increase of dispersion tolerance. Surface roughness of samples improved the hydrophobicity of samples, yet the polar chemical group of nano silica and fumed silica reduced the hydrophobicity of samples. Further, particles could enhance the mechanical properties of coating, especially nano particles. Compared to the coating without particle, biofilm adhesion performance of coating with particles decreased, which was determined by the increase of the elastic modulus and surface roughness of coatings.
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Sweat LH, Swain GW, Hunsucker KZ, Johnson KB. Transported biofilms and their influence on subsequent macrofouling colonization. BIOFOULING 2017; 33:433-449. [PMID: 28508710 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2017.1320782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 04/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Biofilm organisms such as diatoms are potential regulators of global macrofouling dispersal because they ubiquitously colonize submerged surfaces, resist antifouling efforts and frequently alter larval recruitment. Although ships continually deliver biofilms to foreign ports, it is unclear how transport shapes biofilm microbial structure and subsequent macrofouling colonization. This study demonstrates that different ship hull coatings and transport methods change diatom assemblage composition in transported coastal marine biofilms. Assemblages carried on the hull experienced significant cell losses and changes in composition through hydrodynamic stress, whereas those that underwent sheltered transport, even through freshwater, were largely unaltered. Coatings and their associated biofilms shaped distinct macrofouling communities and affected recruitment for one third of all species, while biofilms from different transport treatments had little effect on macrofouling colonization. These results demonstrate that transport conditions can shape diatom assemblages in biofilms carried by ships, but the properties of the underlying coatings are mainly responsible for subsequent macrofouling. The methods by which organisms colonize and are transferred by ships have implications for their distribution, establishment and invasion success.
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- L Holly Sweat
- a Department of Ocean Engineering and Sciences , Florida Institute of Technology , Melbourne , FL , USA
- c Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University , Fort Pierce , FL , USA
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- b Center for Corrosion and Biofouling Control , Florida Institute of Technology , Melbourne , FL , USA
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- b Center for Corrosion and Biofouling Control , Florida Institute of Technology , Melbourne , FL , USA
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- a Department of Ocean Engineering and Sciences , Florida Institute of Technology , Melbourne , FL , USA
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