Biofouling

Aims & Scope

Biofouling is an international, peer-reviewed, multi-discliplinary journal which publishes original articles and mini-reviews and provides a forum for publication of pure and applied work on protein, microbial, fungal, plant and animal fouling and its control, as well as studies of all kinds on biofilms and bioadhesion.

Papers may be based on studies relating to characterisation, attachment, growth and control on any natural (living) or man-made surface in the freshwater, marine or aerial environments, including fouling, biofilms and bioadhesion in the medical, dental, and industrial context.

Specific areas of interest include antifouling technologies and coatings including transmission of invasive species, antimicrobial agents, biological interfaces, biomaterials, microbiologically influenced corrosion, membrane biofouling, food industry biofilms, biofilm based diseases and indwelling biomedical devices as substrata for fouling and biofilm growth, including papers based on clinically-relevant work using models that mimic the realistic environment in which they are intended to be used.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	2.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12065

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	543

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.476

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Environmental Science and Immunology and Microbiology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Economic impact of biofouling on a naval surface ship

  Citation: 1139

  Authors: M. P., J. A., E. R., W. M.

• Recent developments in superhydrophobic surfaces and their relevance to marine fouling: a review

  Citation: 1016

  Authors: Jan, Kirill

• Resistance of bacterial biofilms to disinfectants: a review

  Citation: 725

  Authors: A., R., V., F.

• Effects of coating roughness and biofouling on ship resistance and powering

  Citation: 698

  Authors: Michael P.

• The impact and control of biofouling in marine aquaculture: a review

  Citation: 609

  Authors: Isla, Tim, Jana, Rocky

• The environmental fate and effects of antifouling paint biocides

  Citation: 451

  Authors: K. V., S.

• Engineered antifouling microtopographies – correlating wettability with cell attachment

  Citation: 424

  Authors: Michelle L., Thomas G., Adam W., James F., Wade, Leslie H., Maureen E., James A., Anthony B.

• Engineered antifouling microtopographies – effect of feature size, geometry, and roughness on settlement of zoospores of the green alga<i>Ulva</i>

  Citation: 420

  Authors: James F., Michelle L., Thomas G., Adam W., Leslie H., Maureen E., James A., John A., Anthony B.

• Mechanical factors favoring release from fouling release coatings

  Citation: 419

  Authors: Robert F, Irwin L

• The Ship Hull Fouling Penalty

  Citation: 391

  Authors: R L

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