Copper oxide nanoparticles as an effective anti-biofilm agent against a copper tolerant marine bacterium, .

Biofilm formation on antifouling coatings is a serious concern in seawater cooling systems and the maritime industry. A prolific biofilm forming strain (), possessing high tolerance (>1,000 µg ml) to dissolved copper ions (Cu) was isolated from titanium coupons exposed in the coastal waters of Kalpakkam, east coast of India. formed increased biofilm ( 0.