Antifouling (AF) biocides are the active ingredients in AF paints that prevent the settlement,
adhesion and growth of organisms to a painted surface. A wide range of chemicals are used …

High strength-to-weight ratio, commendable biocompatibility and excellent corrosion
resistance make Ti alloys widely applicable in aerospace, medical and marine industries …

Marine biofouling is defined as the accumulation of living organisms on surfaces submerged
in seawater. The growth of aquatic organisms on the man‐made surfaces such as ships …

This work describes the fabrication, characterization, and biological evaluation of a thin
protein-resistant poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG)-based hydrogel coating for antifouling …

As a smart and new energy harvesting device, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are
able to convert almost all mechanical energies into electricity. However, the complex …

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have been investigated as a promising device to
harvest mechanical energy into electricity. At present, paper-based triboelectric …

We prepared a coating by mixing a polyfunctional axiridine cross-linking agent and a self-
polishing resin pre-synthesized via the polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA), acrylic …

The development of industry and of the Internet of Things (IoTs) have brought energy issues
and huge challenges to the environment. The emergence of triboelectric nanogenerators …

The proteinaceous nature of the adhesives used by most fouling organisms to attach to
surfaces suggests that coatings incorporating proteolytic enzymes may provide a technology …

Interaction forces of adhesive proteins employed by cyprid larvae of Amphibalanus
amphitrite for temporary attachment during surface exploration in marine fouling were …