Anti-fouling coatings
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Self-polishing antifouling coating
Researchers present a novel antifouling coating based on a self-polishing zinc-polyurethane copolymer.
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Algae extracts for the formulation of environmentally friendly antifouling coatings
During a recent study, different constituents of four algal species were used as active biocides in paint formulations for preparing environmentally safe antifouling marine paints.
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Composite coating with superior antibacterial and anti-biofouling properties
Scientists report the fabrication of a graphene oxide (GO)/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) composite coating on 316L stainless steel (SS) with superior antibacterial and anti-biofouling performance using electrophoretic...
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Abrafati Show set for June 2022
A new date has been set for the 17th edition of the Abrafati Show combining the International Coatings Congress and the International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers.
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Ultrathin polymers to enhance antifouling performances
A recent study portrays 2D ultrathin carbon nitride/acrylate boron silane polymer with multi-function for enhancing antifouling performance.
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Rue and ginger extracts as antifouling agents in silicone matrix coatings
The use of rue extract and ginger oleoresin as natural antifouling agents in a silicone matrix has been verified in a recently published work.
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Multifunctional biopolymer coatings inspired by fish skin
A novel biopolymer coating could be potentially utilised as eco-friendly surfaces for drag reduction and anti-biofouling.
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Natural rosin-based zinc resins for marine antifouling
Researchers have recently described the preparation of a rosin-based zinc resin for marine antifouling applications.
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Antifouling strategies based on super phobic polymer materials
In a newly published review, the types of fouling are classified as inorganic fouling, organic fouling, biofouling and composite fouling – and antifouling strategies for these different types are suggested...
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Biomimetic sharklet surface for anti biofouling applications
In a recent work, researchers combined 3D printing technology and subsurface-initiated ring opening metathesis polymerisation (ROMP) to construct a multi-scale brush-based antifouling surface.
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Molecular dynamics simulation of peptide adhesion
A recent paper investigates the peptide attachment on several Al-based surfaces for long-term use against biofouling.
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Crosslinking of antimicrobial polymers to prevent biofouling
Scientists have recently described a method of crosslinking antimicrobial polymers with hexamethylene diamine to prevent biofouling in marine applications.
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Composite coating with antifouling and antibacterial properties
Scientists have presented Polyaniline/graphite carbon nitride composite coatings with outstanding photo-induced anodic antifouling and antibacterial properties under visible light.
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Polymer with fouling resistance for antifouling coatings
A degradable hyperbranched antifouling polymer (DHAP) has been synthesised using RAFT polymerisation. The DHAP coating showed excellent antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties.