Abstract

Diatom microbubblers comprising diatom biosilica or other silica linked to a catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, such as manganese oxide (MnO2), platinum (Pt), CuO (copper II oxide), or zinc peroxide (ZnO2) particles or nanosheets, or catalase are provided. Further provided are methods of reducing or eliminating biofilm or biofouling conditions.
Original languageEnglish (US)
U.S. patent number11458221
Filing date8/14/19
StatePublished - Oct 4 2022

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