Anti-fouling coatings
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Effective polymeric antifouling coating developed
A study on the development of an effective composition of polymeric antifouling coating based on acrylic copolymer with microencapsulated extract of natural origin and superdispersed polytetrafluoroethylene...
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New way to produce antifouling coatings
Researchers present an eco-friendly new marine antifouling strategy from natural products. The antifouling mechanism exploits synergistic effects of antifoulant and fouling release.
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Novel amphiphilic self-healing coatings
Researchers have prepared a self-healing antifouling coating with excellent mechanical strength was prepared via a simple “one-step” method.
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Novel eco-friendly antifouling coatings
A new study presents self-renewable amphiphilic coatings with low water swelling and excellent biofilm prevention properties.
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New kind of bio-based antifouling coating
Researchers describe the fabrication of an antifouling coating based on chitosan-melanin hybrid nanoparticles as sustainable and antimicrobial surface.
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New choices for marine antifouling applications
A new paper focused on the constructing of micro-dynamic surface of boron-polyurethane with endurable anti-fouling properties.
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Eco-friendly self-polishing antifouling coating
A recently conducted study presents a self-polishing antifouling coating via eugenol ester hydrolysis. The coating showed good antibacterial and anti-algal properties.
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Marine antifouling coating with controlled release of copper ion
A new study presents cuprous oxide-based marine antifouling coatings with controlled release of copper ion mediated by amphiphilic copolymers.
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Durable PDMS-based marine antifouling coatings
Biocides in marine coatings provide superior antifouling properties, but harmful effects on the eco system are inevitable. Environmentally friendly polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) alternatives rely on biorepulsion,...
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Software based marine biofouling resistance rating
The evaluation standards for the performance of fouling control coatings are based on manual inspections, which unavoidably induce some degree of subjectivity. Scientists have now peoposed a standardised...
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Drag reduction ability of slippery liquid infused surfaces
Anti-fouling, anti-rust, and slippery features make the LIS a potent drag reducer. A recently published review article gives a comprehensive overview.
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Nanodroplets with remarkable antibacterial and lubrication properties
A new study describes bioinspired zwitterionic dopamine-functionalised liquid-metal nanodroplets to be used in antifouling applications.
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Novel bio-based antifouling spray coating
Researchers have established a simple yet effective and stable antifouling spray coating method using the sulfated polysaccharide Fucoidan.
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Promoting the antifouling effect of cuprous oxide
A new paper reports a composite coating made of cuprous oxide, biochar and styrene-acrylic resin. Microalgae Spirulina platensis was used to prepare the biochar.