SCI和EI收录∣中国化工学会会刊

›› 2008, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (3): 435-440.

• SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABLE CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PROCESS ENGINEERING • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Development of Sustainable Solutions for Zebra Mussel Control Through Chemical Product Engineering

R. Costa1, P. Elliott2, P. M. Saraiva3, D. Aldridge2, G. D. Moggridge1   

  1. 1. Structured Materials Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK;
    2. Aquatic Ecology Group, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, UK;
    3. GEPSI-PSE Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
  • Received:2007-09-18 Revised:2008-04-23 Online:2008-06-28 Published:2008-06-28
  • Supported by:
    Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (scholarship SFRH/BD/18731/2004 and Research Project Grant POCI/EQU/59305/2004)

Development of Sustainable Solutions for Zebra Mussel Control Through Chemical Product Engineering

R. Costa1, P. Elliott2, P. M. Saraiva3, D. Aldridge2, G. D. Moggridge1   

  1. 1. Structured Materials Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK;
    2. Aquatic Ecology Group, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, UK;
    3. GEPSI-PSE Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
  • 通讯作者: G. D. Moggridge,E-mail:gdm14@cam.ac.uk
  • 基金资助:
    Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (scholarship SFRH/BD/18731/2004 and Research Project Grant POCI/EQU/59305/2004)

Abstract: The zebra mussel is an important aquatic pest that causes great damage to freshwater-dependent indus-tries,due to biofouling.The main goal of the project discussed here is to develop improved solutions to control this species.Three approaches have been explored in an attempt to design innovative application strategies for existing biocides:(i)encapsulation of toxins;(ii)combination of toxins;(iii)investigation of the seasonal variation of the species' tolerance to toxins.In this paper,the principles behind these approaches and the major results on each topic are presented.The benefits of adopting a chemical product engineering approach in conducting this project are also discussed.

Key words: zebra mussel control, chemical product engineering and design

摘要: The zebra mussel is an important aquatic pest that causes great damage to freshwater-dependent indus-tries,due to biofouling.The main goal of the project discussed here is to develop improved solutions to control this species.Three approaches have been explored in an attempt to design innovative application strategies for existing biocides:(i)encapsulation of toxins;(ii)combination of toxins;(iii)investigation of the seasonal variation of the species' tolerance to toxins.In this paper,the principles behind these approaches and the major results on each topic are presented.The benefits of adopting a chemical product engineering approach in conducting this project are also discussed.

关键词: zebra mussel control, chemical product engineering and design