Open AccessAn overview on antibiofouling agent from carica seeds waste as antifoulant coating
Author(s) -
Ni Kadek Adnya Kusuma Sari,
Sadam Arrois,
Tiara Amelia Gunawan,
Dessy Ariyanti
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1053/1/012028
Subject(s) - carica , biofouling , tributyltin , antibacterial activity , chemistry , coating , bacteria , biology , membrane , botany , organic chemistry , biochemistry , genetics
TBT (Tributyltin) is used to prevent biofouling, but it causes a dangerous effect on other marine biodiversity. In Wonosobo Regency, there are lots of Carica seeds (9 tons/month) which not utilized and considered as wastes. Whereas Carica seeds contain active compounds (saponins, alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, and tannins) which are classified as antibacterial agent. Antibacterial compounds are used to prevent the formation of biofilms (which cause biofouling). This article discusses the antibacterial activity of Carica seeds and its prospects as an antifoulant coating. The general mechanism of the inhibition of the biofilm formation featuring bacteria were explained as sequences as follow (1) inhibiting cell division, (2) inhibiting DNA and RNA synthesis and (3) damaging cell membranes. By the number of antibacterial components contained in Carica seed, it has the potential to be used as an antifoulant coating because of its antibacterial and antibiofilm activity. However, further research needs to be done regarding the effective composition of the Carica seed waste and coating materials (binders, pigments, solvents, and additives) and their characteristics.