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Applied Sciences, 2023 In this study, a nanocrystalline layer composed primarily of martensite phase was prepared on the surface of 304 stainless steel. Furthermore, the martensite phase content in the nanocrystalline layer was adjusted by heat treatment at 500 °C and 550 °C ...
Nengliang Huang +5 more
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Research Progress on New Environmentally Friendly Antifouling Coatings in Marine Settings: A Review
Biomimetics, 2023 Any equipment submerged in the ocean will have its surface attacked by fouling organisms, which can cause serious damage. Traditional antifouling coatings contain heavy metal ions, which also have a detrimental effect on the marine ecological environment
De Liu +4 more
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Research Progress on Low-Surface-Energy Antifouling Coatings for Ship Hulls: A Review
Biomimetics, 2023 The adhesion of marine-fouling organisms to ships significantly increases the hull surface resistance and expedites hull material corrosion. This review delves into the marine biofouling mechanism on marine material surfaces, analyzing the fouling ...
Zhimin Cao, Pan Cao
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Nanomaterials, 2022 Fluorescent antifouling and photocatalytic antifouling technologies have shown potential in the field of marine antifouling. SLAP@g-C3N4/PDMS (SLAP@CN/PDMS) composite antifouling coatings were designed and prepared using g-C3N4, sky-blue long afterglow ...
Gang Xiong +3 more
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Molecular Dynamics Study on Properties of Hydration Layers above Polymer Antifouling Membranes
Molecules, 2022 Zwitterionic polymers as crucial antifouling materials exhibit excellent antifouling performance due to their strong hydration ability. The structure–property relationship at the molecular level still remains to be elucidated.
Heng Zhang +3 more
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Construction and application of bionic antifouling coatings inspired by soft coral
Biosurface and Biotribology, 2022 Marine biofouling will bring a series of environmental and social problems, which restrict the development and utilisation of marine resources. Therefore, how to prevent biofouling has become a global issue.
Wei Bing +4 more
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Microorganisms, 2023 Biofouling is the assemblage of undesirable biological materials and macro-organisms (barnacles, mussels, etc.) on submerged surfaces, which has unfavorable impacts on the economy and maritime environments.
Radwa N. Morgan +3 more
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Using Conducting Polymers as Active Agents for Marine Antifouling Paints [PDF]
Materials Research, 2015 Antifouling coatings were prepared with paints containing polyaniline (PAni) and derivatives as active pigment, and evaluated by antifouling performance on metallic or polyvinyl chloride substrates. The paints, PAni and its derivatives were characterized
Alessandra Fiorini Baldissera +5 more
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Research Strategies to Develop Environmentally Friendly Marine Antifouling Coatings
Marine Drugs, 2020 There are a large number of fouling organisms in the ocean, which easily attach to the surface of ships, oil platforms and breeding facilities, corrode the surface of equipment, accelerate the aging of equipment, affect the stability and safety of marine
Yunqing Gu +6 more
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Crystals, 2023 Antifouling substances play a crucial role in inhibiting fouling and adhesion due to their broad-spectrum and non-toxic advantages. Nevertheless, the excessive release of the antifouling agents shortens the service life of the antifouling coating.
Wenwen Zhao +6 more
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