Anti-fouling coatings
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Coating against microbial fouling of concrete surfaces
In a new paper, a GO/IBTS composite emulsion against microbial fouling of concrete surfaces in marine tidal areas was prepared by sol–gel method with graphene oxide (GO) and isobutyltriethoxysilane (IBTS)...
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Porous silicone-based organogel against biofouling
A new study presents a foaming process-induced organogel for low biofouling adhesion with improved long-term stability.
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Epoxy-based antifouling coating
A new study describes the effects of the chemical composition on the hydrophobicity and antifouling performance of epoxy-based self-stratifying nanocomposite coatings.
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Novel ecofriendly antifouling brush surfaces
Researchers have presented a graphene-based ternary nanocomposite coating as ecofriendly antifouling brush surfaces.
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Slippery liquid-infused porous surface: Review on Recent developments
Slippery liquid-infused porous surface (SLIPS) has attracted increasing interest in anti-icing, anti-corrosion, anti-fouling, and surface omniphobicity, in view of its superior stability and performances...
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Durable self-polishing antifouling coating
Researchers have presented a novel antifouling coating based on fluorine-containing pyrrolidone amphiphilic copolymer-functionalised nanosilica.
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Antifouling coatings with the “Blue Angel
With immediate effect, the "Blue Angel" eco-label for particularly environmentally friendly products, which has been awarded in Germany since 1978, can also be applied for underwater coatings and other...
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Hydrogen peroxide formation via solar light: Novel antifouling coating
A new paper reports strong adhesion and lack of ecotoxicity of a solar-driven antifouling sol-gel coating. Test results open the route to the practical utilisation of these novel marine coatings.
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Antifouling efficacy of coatings is site-dependent
Scientists have compared the efficiency of biocides in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean - with surprising results.
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Review: Antifouling properties of epoxy coatings
A recently published review discusses various types of epoxy-based antifouling coatings as cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solution to biofouling.
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Robust and thermally stable hydrophobicity
Researchers report on a robust surface with thermally stable hydrophobicity enabled by electrosprayed fluorinated SiO2 particles.
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Robust superhydrophobic aluminum surfaces
A recently conducted study focuses on the facile fabrication of a superhydrophobic aluminum surfaces with enhanced corrosion protection and antifouling properties.
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Optimising the antifouling performance of PEG silicone coatings
Scientists have presented novel antifouling coatings that may have great potential to be applied for marine vessels in line with their low-cost in raw materials and high performance of the final products....
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Capsaicin derivatives as antifouling adjuvants
Researchers have assesed the performance of capsaicin derivatives containing amide groups used as active substances for environmental-friendly antifouling coatings.