Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of Norbornene Carboxamide/sulfonamide Derivatives as Potential Fungicides Targeting Laccase
14/04/2024 -
To explore more potential fungicides with new scaffolds, thirty?seven norbornene carboxamide/sulfonamide derivatives were designed, synthesized, and assayed for inhibitory activity against six plant...
Sustainable Protective Strategies and Biocide Applications in the Restoration of Palazzo Centrale Dell’Università, Catania, Italy
02/04/2024 -
The present work discusses the challenges and approaches involved in conserving cultural heritage (CH), specifically focusing on eco-friendly conservation methods and the management of...
Unlocking the Potential of Agrifood Waste for Sustainable Innovation in Agriculture
20/03/2024 -
The United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP’s) Food Waste Index Report 2021 highlights a global annual food waste of 1 billion tons. The UNEP plays a crucial role in...
Traditional and Emerging Approaches for Disease Management of Plasmopara viticola, Causal Agent of Downy Mildew of Grape
02/03/2024 -
The oomycete Plasmopara viticola, which causes downy mildew, is currently one of the most destructive pathogens affecting grape production. Although native to the eastern United States, P. viticola...
In Situ Evaluation of New Silica Nanosystems as Long-Lasting Methods to Prevent Stone Monument Biodeterioration
26/01/2024 -
Microbial colonization can lead to various biodeterioration phenomena in outdoor stone monuments. To prevent these issues and mitigate the negative effects of chemical control, recent research has...
Enhancing microbiologically influenced corrosion protection of carbon steels with silanized epoxy-biocide hybrid coatings
20/01/2024 -
Microbial biofilms and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) pose serious problems in pipelines transporting freshwater from the reservoir to service water systems and fire water systems of...
Eco-Sustainable Approaches to Prevent and/or Eradicate Fungal Biodeterioration on Easel Painting
17/01/2024 -
Eliminating and controlling fungal biodeterioration is one of the most important challenges of easel painting conservation. Historically, the pathologies produced by biodeterioration agents had been...
Dissipation, Residue and Human Dietary Risk Assessment of Pyraclostrobin and Cyazofamid in Grapes Using an HPLC-UV Detector
18/01/2024 -
Pyraclostrobin is a new broad-spectrum methoxyacrylic acid fungicide. Cyazofamid is a new selective foliar spray acaricide. Here, we studied the degradation rate and final residues of pyraclostrobin...
Preparation and characterization of new antifouling coating based on alkyd paint modified with hydrophobic cationic biocide
03/01/2024 -
AbstractNew water-immiscible cationic biocide 1-dodecylpyridinium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (PyrC12-DBS) has been synthesized and tested as potential antifouling agent for commercial alkyd paint...
Novel Method for Assessing the Protection Lifetime of Building Coatings against Fungi
30/11/2023 -
The aim of this study was to develop a novel method for evaluating the service life of building coatings. In Stage 1, we assessed existing methods for determining the degree of fungal overgrowth on...
Quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agents and their application in antifouling coatings: a review
25/09/2023 -
AbstractThe construction of coatings on the surface of materials to avoid contamination is a common means of antifouling that has been extensively and systematically studied. Currently, adding...
A Pesticide Decision Support Tool to guide the selection of less environmentally harmful pesticides for the sugar cane industry
25/09/2023 -
Pesticides applied to agricultural land have been shown to decrease the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. This issue is addressed by the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement...
Research Progress of Natural Products and Their Derivatives in Marine Antifouling
13/09/2023 -
With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, it is necessary to develop natural product extracts as antifouling (AF) agents for alternatives to toxic biocides or metal-based AF paints...
Anti-Fouling Properties of Phosphonium Ionic Liquid Coatings in the Marine Environment
06/09/2023 -
Biofouling is the buildup of marine organisms on a submerged material. This research tests the efficacy of phosphonium ion gels comprising phosphonium monomers ([P444VB][AOT] and [P888VB][AOT]) and...
Scientific Investigation of Antifouling Activity from Biological Agents and Distribution of Marine Foulersâ??Coastal Areas of Tamil Nadu
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Abstract Biofouling is the result of a biological process that is the accumulation of micro- and macro-organisms on the surfaces of the ship which causes serious environmental...
A powerful helper of azoxystrobin degradation—the unique mechanism of UGT72E2 promoting environmental degradation of azoxystrobin
10/07/2023 -
In recent years, environmental pollutants such as pesticide residues have become one of the severe public problems that endanger the ecological environment and affect human health. The development...
Preliminary Study on the Feasibility of Radiation Technique for Mural Protection
02/06/2023 -
Murals are a significant cultural heritage of humanity, and one of the conservation studies is to control the growth of microorganisms. General biocide agents can be used to preserve murals while...
Mycotoxins and Other Secondary Metabolites Are Produced by Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi When Confronted with Biological and Chemical Control Agents
30/05/2023 -
Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi (Gs) is a relevant pathogen of chestnut since it provokes significant losses worldwide. The aim of this study was to screen the effect of a new biocontrol agent (BCA)...
An Effective Hybrid Fungicide Containing Tea Tree Oil and Difenoconazole for Grape Powdery Mildew Management
28/04/2023 -
Grape powdery mildew caused by Erysiphe necator (Schw.) Burr. is a destructive disease in vineyards. Synthetic fungicides are the main tool to combat this disease. The search for new alternatives to...
Rapid and Robust Analytical Method for the Determination of Copper Content in Commercial Pesticides and Antifouling Biocides
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The quality control of the agrochemicals and biocidal products in the market requires valid determination methods for the active ingredient content and is of utmost interest to ensure environmental...
Antimicrobial Nanoparticles Mediated Prevention and Control of Membrane Biofouling in Water and Wastewater Treatment: Current Trends and Future Perspectives
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Abstract Global water scarcity and water pollution necessitate wastewater reclamation for further use. As an alternative to conventional techniques, membrane technology is...
