"Biofouling" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Process by which unwanted microbial, plant or animal materials or organisms accumulate on man-made surfaces.
| Descriptor ID |
D057219
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G16.500.100 N06.850.460.150 N06.850.540.500
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Biofouling" by people in Profiles.
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Inhibition of biofouling on reverse osmosis membrane surfaces by germicidal ultraviolet light side-emitting optical fibers. Water Res. 2022 Oct 01; 224:119094.
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Bacteria Inactivation via X-ray-Induced UVC Radioluminescence: Toward in Situ Biofouling Prevention in Membrane Modules. Environ Sci Technol. 2016 11 01; 50(21):11912-11921.
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Graphene-Coated Hollow Fiber Membrane as the Cathode in Anaerobic Electrochemical Membrane Bioreactors--Effect of Configuration and Applied Voltage on Performance and Membrane Fouling. Environ Sci Technol. 2016 Apr 19; 50(8):4439-47.
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Improved method for measuring transparent exopolymer particles (TEP) and their precursors in fresh and saline water. Water Res. 2015 Mar 01; 70:300-12.
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A novel anaerobic electrochemical membrane bioreactor (AnEMBR) with conductive hollow-fiber membrane for treatment of low-organic strength solutions. Environ Sci Technol. 2014 Nov 04; 48(21):12833-41.
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Impact of spacer thickness on biofouling in forward osmosis. Water Res. 2014 Jun 15; 57:223-33.
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Flux patterns and membrane fouling propensity during desalination of seawater by forward osmosis. Water Res. 2012 Jan 01; 46(1):195-204.
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Rejection of micropollutants by clean and fouled forward osmosis membrane. Water Res. 2011 Dec 15; 45(20):6737-44.
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Anti-biofilm compounds derived from marine sponges. Mar Drugs. 2011; 9(10):2010-2035.
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Fouling control mechanisms of demineralized water backwash: Reduction of charge screening and calcium bridging effects. Water Res. 2011 Dec 01; 45(19):6289-300.