Antifouling strategies for marine and riverine sensors.
Traditionally, water quality has been monitored by sampling and lab based analysis. However, there are disadvantages associated with this method, for example, deterioration of samples with time, limited sampling points, limited temporal monitoring. This has provided impetus for the development of sensors which can be deployed from remote locations over extended deployment periods. However, a major limitation of these systems is their vulnerability to biofouling. This review outlines the research that has been carried out on strategies for the protection of marine and riverine sensors against fouling.
Whelan
Aine
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National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
Regan
Fiona
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D000818:Animals; D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development; D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000379:methods; D049872:Bivalvia / Q000254:growth & development*; D000460:Chlorophyta / Q000254:growth & development*; D017753:Ecosystem; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D010571:Pest Control / Q000379:methods*; D012623:Seawater; D012767:Ships; D013997:Time Factors; D014220:Trialkyltin Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014220:Trialkyltin Compounds; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; C011559:tributyltin