Natural compounds as additives in paints for controlling algae growth

Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms ranging from microscopic single-cell micro-organisms to very large organisms such as seaweed. Microalgae belonging to Chlorophyta (green algae) and Cianophyta (blue-green algae) commonly occur in biofilms. Actually, these phototrophic biofilms ar...

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Autores principales: Gómez de Saravia, Sandra Gabriela, Rastelli, Silvia Elena, Blustein, Guillermo, Viera, Marisa
Formato: Articulo
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: 2018
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/96312
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language Español
topic Química
natural organic compounds
Biocide
Algaecide
waterborne paint
phototrophic biofilm
spellingShingle Química
natural organic compounds
Biocide
Algaecide
waterborne paint
phototrophic biofilm
Gómez de Saravia, Sandra Gabriela
Rastelli, Silvia Elena
Blustein, Guillermo
Viera, Marisa
Natural compounds as additives in paints for controlling algae growth
topic_facet Química
natural organic compounds
Biocide
Algaecide
waterborne paint
phototrophic biofilm
description Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms ranging from microscopic single-cell micro-organisms to very large organisms such as seaweed. Microalgae belonging to Chlorophyta (green algae) and Cianophyta (blue-green algae) commonly occur in biofilms. Actually, these phototrophic biofilms are complex microbial communities formed by cyanobacteria, microalgae and heterotrophs (1) all embedded in a mucilaginous matrix of exopolymeric substances (EPS), mainly composed of polysaccharides ranging between 50% and 90% (2). Phototrophic biofilms can produce aesthetic effect and deterioration of building painted surfaces (3). It is a common practice to treat these surfaces with mechanical brushes and/or biocides in order to eradicate the microorganisms present. Several chemicals have been used for this purpose, such as acids, pyridines (4), quaternary ammonium salts (5) and organometallic compounds (6). However, some of these products have been banned over time due to their associated environmental and health hazards (7). An alternative to those compounds, it is the use of ecofriendly natural substances with known biocidal properties. The approach of using natural substances and herbs has been gaining prominence in the field of cultural heritage and conservation sciences since the 2000s (8). Here we present the evaluation of the algaecide properties of isoeugenol, vanillic acid and carvacrol incorporated in an acrylic waterborne paint formulation.
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author Gómez de Saravia, Sandra Gabriela
Rastelli, Silvia Elena
Blustein, Guillermo
Viera, Marisa
author_facet Gómez de Saravia, Sandra Gabriela
Rastelli, Silvia Elena
Blustein, Guillermo
Viera, Marisa
author_sort Gómez de Saravia, Sandra Gabriela
title Natural compounds as additives in paints for controlling algae growth
title_short Natural compounds as additives in paints for controlling algae growth
title_full Natural compounds as additives in paints for controlling algae growth
title_fullStr Natural compounds as additives in paints for controlling algae growth
title_full_unstemmed Natural compounds as additives in paints for controlling algae growth
title_sort natural compounds as additives in paints for controlling algae growth
publishDate 2018
url http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/96312
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