Aggregation of Zoospores on Sharklet Microtopographic Surfaces

Surfaces with engineered microtopographies are potential candidate against biofouling to replace the use of biocides in marine environment. Understanding antifouling mechanism microtopographic surfaces microorganisms, however, has been limited. In this work, we theoretically studied aggregation Ulva linza zoospores on Sharklet topographic by employing extended Surface Energetic Attachment (SEA) model proposedin a previous work. The energy parameters were obtained matching theoretical results experimental data for one type surface. Monte Carlo simulations then carried out series various numbers distinct features. Inagreement prior results, our indicate that topographies promote smaller aggregates than those smooth Furthermore, show maximum effect topography aggregate size U. can be just 3