Biofouling
Overview
Biofouling is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on the study of the colonization and growth of unwanted organisms on surfaces immersed in water. It covers a wide range of topics including biofilm formation, antifouling strategies, microbial interactions, and the ecological impacts of biofouling. The journal serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and policymakers interested in understanding and mitigating the detrimental effects of biofouling in various industries and ecosystems.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Biofouling
Start
1988
End
Continuing
Frequency
Five no. a year. 2011-
p-ISSN
0892-7014
e-ISSN
1029-2454
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialty
Biology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2861
105
SJR / Ranks: 8648
518
CiteScore / Ranks: 3827
6.00
JIF / Ranks: 3958
2.7
Recent Articles
1.
Mujica-Alarcon J, Gomez-Bolivar J, Barnes J, Chronopoulou M, Ojeda J, Thornton S, et al.
Biofouling
. 2025 Mar;
:1-18.
PMID: 40062548
The ability of different microbes to form biofilms on materials found in aviation fuel systems was assessed using both individual isolates and complex microbial communities. Biofilm formation by the Gram-negative...
2.
Hale S, Lux C, Kim R, Biswas K, Wagner Mackenzie B, Douglas R
Biofouling
. 2025 Mar;
:1-9.
PMID: 40059344
is a quaternary ammonium compound-based hand sanitiser. Its efficacy against planktonic bacteria is well established, but efficacy against biofilms has not been tested. We investigated the antibiofilm efficacy of hand...
3.
Sales L, Silvestre A, Chorilli M, Meneguin A, Barud H, Brighenti F
Biofouling
. 2025 Mar;
:1-17.
PMID: 40029048
This study aimed to develop and characterize sodium alginate (SA)/chitosan (CS) based nanoparticles (NPs), with or without morin or carvacrol, and to evaluate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity against polymicrobial...
4.
Barbour M, Severson T, Wise J, Muelemans M, Kelly K, Pucherelli S, et al.
Biofouling
. 2025 Feb;
:1-12.
PMID: 39996399
The efficacy of carbon dioxide (CO) to reduce biofouling by quagga mussels () in raw water systems was investigated. Experiments were conducted in a mobile laboratory located at Bureau of...
5.
Costa A, Fernandes M, Nobre A, Rocha M, Mesquita J, Freire R, et al.
Biofouling
. 2025 Feb;
41(2):181-196.
PMID: 39911016
Histoplasmosis, caused by , poses risks for immunocompromised individuals. With limited therapeutic options, this study explores microparticles as antimicrobial delivery systems for and essential oils against . The broth microdilution...
6.
Guimaraes C, Galvao D, do Desterro Cunha S, Fonseca de Freitas H, Barros T
Biofouling
. 2025 Feb;
41(2):197-210.
PMID: 39907142
Biofilms are a virulence factor for , a common pathogen in human fungal infections, making them resistant to many commercial antifungals. Therefore, the discovery of compounds that inhibit and eradicate...
7.
Vijayakumar K, Ganesan V, Kannan S
Biofouling
. 2025 Feb;
41(2):211-224.
PMID: 39907130
Infections caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens, particularly in ICU settings, pose significant health risks globally. (PA) and methicillin-resistant (MRSA) are prominent nosocomial pathogens among the ESKAPE group, known for their resistance...
8.
Santos T, Lopes M, de Alencar E, Silva M, Machado S
Biofouling
. 2025 Jan;
41(2):144-156.
PMID: 39846084
The dairy industry faces challenges in controlling spoilage microorganisms, particularly , known to form resilient biofilms. Conventional disinfection methods have limitations, prompting the exploration of eco-friendly alternatives like ozone. This...
9.
Vaikkathillam P, Mini M, Mohan A, Jayakumar D, Rajan P, Asha S, et al.
Biofouling
. 2025 Jan;
41(2):157-170.
PMID: 39757571
and , key members of the ESKAPE group of hospital-acquired pathogens, are driving forces behind numerous infections due to their potent biofilm formation and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance....
10.
Palafox-Rivera P, Tapia-Rodriguez M, Lopez-Romero J, Lugo-Flores M, Quintero-Cabello K, Silva-Espinoza B, et al.
Biofouling
. 2025 Jan;
41(2):131-143.
PMID: 39757560
Biofilms are bacterial communities encapsulated in a self-produced extracellular polymeric matrix comprising carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and DNA. This matrix provides structural integrity while significantly enhancing bacterial antibiotic resistance, presenting substantial...