High density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE) and polypropylene (PP) coupons were immersed for a period of 6 months in Bay of Bengal near Chennai Port (Port) and Fisheries Survey of India (FSI). Samples were retrieved every month and the extent of biofouling and biodegradation were monitored by measuring biological and physicochemical parameters. Dissolved oxygen and oxidation reduction potential were higher at Port than at FSI. Total suspended solids and organic matter were more on PP, followed by HDPE and LDPE indicating hydrophobic surfaces favour more biofouling. Pseudomonas sp., anaerobic, heterotrophic and iron-reducing bacteria were observed on polymer surface. Biofouling was found to depend on the season, loading being highest in the month of August. Chlorophyll was higher at FSI than at Port due to higher pollution levels and also being closer to the shores. Maximum weight loss was seen in LDPE (1.5-2.5%), followed by that in HDPE (0.5-0.8%) and finally in PP (0.5-0.6%) samples deployed at Port in the six month time period.


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    Title :

    Biofouling and biodegradation of polyolefins in ocean waters


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    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 13 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 25 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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