Author
Listed:
- Susan N. James
(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
- Alya Ahmed Alteneiji
(Department of Chemistry, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
- Ameera Badr Alteneiji
(Department of Biology, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
- Fatema Mohammed Alharmi
(Department of Biology, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
- Noura Hatem Al Balushi
(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
- Shahad K. Hassooni
(Department of Biology, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
- Ashraf Aly Hassan
(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
- Mohamed A. Hamouda
(Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Abstract
Marine biofouling is a significant challenge for industries that rely on seawater. This study examined the effect of structural materials, carbon concentration, and salinity on biofilm formation. Furthermore, it compares the disinfection efficiency of chlorine (NaClO) and bromine (NaBr) biocides and attempts to identify their optimal dosing. Among tested materials, PVC exhibited the highest microbial attachment (40%), followed by plastic (30%) and concrete (23%). Biofilm attachment and growth increased with higher concentrations of total organic carbon (TOC), which depends upon the seawater’s salinity. The simultaneous reduction of salinity and TOC concentration further enhanced the biofilm attachment and growth. A strong positive linear correlation (r = 0.98 and p = 0.003) was found between the initial cell count of seawater and biofilm formation. Disinfection experiments showed that NaBr (97.36%) was slightly more effective than NaClO (95.83%). Response Surface Methodology (RSM) identified optimal disinfection conditions: 0.6 mg/L biocide concentration and 138 min dosing period. Generally, there are three strategies for reducing biofilm growth: selecting appropriate materials, controlling carbon concentrations, or optimizing concentrations and dosing periods with biocides.
Suggested Citation
Susan N. James & Alya Ahmed Alteneiji & Ameera Badr Alteneiji & Fatema Mohammed Alharmi & Noura Hatem Al Balushi & Shahad K. Hassooni & Ashraf Aly Hassan & Mohamed A. Hamouda, 2025.
"Assessment of Disinfection Efficiency of Chlorine and Bromine-Based Biocides for Marine Biofouling,"
Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-22, May.
Handle:
RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:10:p:4262-:d:1651481
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