Marine antifouling coating based on fluorescent-modified poly(ethylene-co-tetrafluoroethylene) resin
e-PolymersThe growth of marine economy urgently needs non-toxic coatings. This study provides a novel and green coating that obtains outstanding antifouling performance by combining the low surface energy effect and the fluorescent effect.
Wang Ze +5 more
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Sediment-resistant marine antifouling amphiphilic random copolymer coating
NPG Asia MaterialsAccumulation of aquatic organisms on submerged sea vessel surfaces increases drag, resulting in higher fuel consumption and more greenhouse gas emissions.
Jinhyeok Jeong +3 more
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Comparative Investigation of AquaSun Eco-Friendly Antifouling Coating via Rheological and Mechanical Characterization. [PDF]
ACS Omega, 2023 Rheological and mechanical comparative tests of the new AquaSun antifouling sol–gel coating coated on shipbuilding steel compared to a commercial silyl acrylate antifouling top coat containing cuprous oxide and copper pyrithione show further evidence of ...
Scolaro C +4 more
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Water-Erodible Xanthan-Acrylate-Polyurethane Antifouling Coating. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2019 Biopolymer xanthan (Xn) and its functionalized polymer xanthan acrylate (XnAc) were used to improve the antifouling properties of synthesized waterborne polyurethane (WBPU) coatings, namely, WBPU-Xn and WBPU-XnAc.
Rahman MM +3 more
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On the importance of antifouling coatings regarding ship resistance and powering [PDF]
, 2013 This paper aims to introduce one of the latest investigations on development of marine antifouling coatings and also to demonstrate the importance of the type of antifouling coatings on fouling accumulation and ship resistance/powering.
Demirel, Yigit Kemal +3 more
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Rheological and shipbuilding steel adhesion properties of antifouling AquaSun coating [PDF]
, 2022 Rheological and mechanical comparative tests of the new AquaSun antifouling sol-gel coating coated on shipbuilding steel compared to a commercial silyl acrylate antifouling topcoat containing cuprous oxide and copper pyrithione show further evidence of ...
Annamaria, Visco +4 more
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Tri-helical direct gravure coating [PDF]
, 2006 Tri-helical, gravure roll coating, operated in reverse mode, is investigated via a combined experimental, theoretical and computational approach. New experiments were conducted on a pilot coating rig, designed to simulate the industrial process. Flow
Hewson, Robert William
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Continuous Molecular Monitoring Using Electrochemical Aptamer-Based Sensors: Remaining Challenges for Long-Term In Vivo Deployment. [PDF]
Adv Sci (Weinh)Continuous molecular monitoring using electrochemical aptamer‐based sensors enables real‐time tracking of dynamic biomarkers with transformative potential for precision medicine. Achieving clinically relevant month‐long stability remains a central challenge due to multiple degradation pathways.
Liu S, Li X, Ouyang W.
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Antifouling Behavior of a Low-Pressure Cold-Sprayed Cu/Al2O3 Composite Coating
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2016 In the present investigation, a Cu/Al2O3 composite antifouling coating was designed on Q235 steel to improve the service life of vessels, components and structures used in marine environments.
Huang Guosheng +3 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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