Marine resources and industry have become one of the most important pillars in economic development all over the world.However,corrosion of materials is always the most serious problem to the infrastructure and equipm...Marine resources and industry have become one of the most important pillars in economic development all over the world.However,corrosion of materials is always the most serious problem to the infrastructure and equipment served in marine environment.Researchers have found that microbiologically influenced corrosion(MIC)and marine bio-fouling are two main mechanisms of marine corrosions due to the complicated marine environment and marine organisms.This article summarized the latest research progress about these two mechanisms and indicated that both MIC and marine bio-fouling are closely related to the biofilms on material surfaces formed by the marine microorganisms and their metabolites.As a result,to prevent the occurrence of MIC and bio-fouling,it is important to control the microorganisms in biofilms or prevent the adhesion and formation of biofilms.The traditional method of using chemical bactericide or antifoulant faces the problems of pollution and microorganism resistance.This article introduced four research approaches about the new tendency of applying new materials and technologies to cooperate with traditional chemicals to achieve better and longer effects with lower environment pollution through synergistic actions.Finally,some future research tendencies were proposed for whole marine anti-corrosion and anti-fouling areas.展开更多
In order to solve the problem of fouling of submerged optical instruments,an air-blast cleaning mechanism was integrated into an optical sensor used for measuring suspended sediment concentration(SSC)in natural waters...In order to solve the problem of fouling of submerged optical instruments,an air-blast cleaning mechanism was integrated into an optical sensor used for measuring suspended sediment concentration(SSC)in natural waters.Laboratory experiments in a manually created fouling environment were conducted to observe the fouling process on sensor cases made of different materials,and to verify the effectiveness of air-blast cleaning in reducing fouling.Results indicated that sensors with an aluminum case experienced more serious bio-fouling than that with polyethylene case,and the air-blast cleaning mechanism was capable of reducing fouling effect on sensor signals.So the submerged optical instruments should avoid using metal materials.The duration and frequency of air-blast cleaning can be determined and adjusted depending on actual field conditions.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC1105304)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51702106)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2016A030308014)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2017M622686,2018T110865).
文摘Marine resources and industry have become one of the most important pillars in economic development all over the world.However,corrosion of materials is always the most serious problem to the infrastructure and equipment served in marine environment.Researchers have found that microbiologically influenced corrosion(MIC)and marine bio-fouling are two main mechanisms of marine corrosions due to the complicated marine environment and marine organisms.This article summarized the latest research progress about these two mechanisms and indicated that both MIC and marine bio-fouling are closely related to the biofilms on material surfaces formed by the marine microorganisms and their metabolites.As a result,to prevent the occurrence of MIC and bio-fouling,it is important to control the microorganisms in biofilms or prevent the adhesion and formation of biofilms.The traditional method of using chemical bactericide or antifoulant faces the problems of pollution and microorganism resistance.This article introduced four research approaches about the new tendency of applying new materials and technologies to cooperate with traditional chemicals to achieve better and longer effects with lower environment pollution through synergistic actions.Finally,some future research tendencies were proposed for whole marine anti-corrosion and anti-fouling areas.
基金The authors acknowledge that this research was supported by the Environmental Security Technology Certification(ESTCP)program,U.S.Department of Defensethe National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51309103)。
文摘In order to solve the problem of fouling of submerged optical instruments,an air-blast cleaning mechanism was integrated into an optical sensor used for measuring suspended sediment concentration(SSC)in natural waters.Laboratory experiments in a manually created fouling environment were conducted to observe the fouling process on sensor cases made of different materials,and to verify the effectiveness of air-blast cleaning in reducing fouling.Results indicated that sensors with an aluminum case experienced more serious bio-fouling than that with polyethylene case,and the air-blast cleaning mechanism was capable of reducing fouling effect on sensor signals.So the submerged optical instruments should avoid using metal materials.The duration and frequency of air-blast cleaning can be determined and adjusted depending on actual field conditions.
