Marine biofouling has negatively affected human sailing since ancient times. Traditional
antifouling coatings were banned worldwide in 2003 due to their toxicity towards nontarget …

Marine fouling is a worldwide challenge with huge damages on industrial structures, side
effects on economics of industries, and environmental and safety-related hazards. Different …

There is an urgent need to develop effective and eco-friendly nanostructured coatings for
marine antifouling to replace traditional coatings, while ensuring they do not lead to …

Biofouling is a common problem, has serious impact on the biomedical applications and
maritime activities by human beings, and developing eco-friendly antifouling coatings is the …

Low surface energy coating can protect marine equipment from biofouling, however,
remaining a challenge in static applications due to the lack of shear force provided by water …

This study comprehensively assesses the release rate of biocides, corrosion effects related
to antifouling, and the physical properties of different paint types. Tests were conducted to …

Silicone-based fouling release coatings (FRCs) are considered to be one of the promising
eco-friendly antifouling technologies, while traditional silicone-based FRCs generally have …

Biofouling caused by nonspecific adsorption of biomolecules and organisms such as
proteins, cells, and bacteria to material surfaces is a significant challenge for numerous …

Hydrogels are a promising new class of antifouling materials. But their utility is constrained
by low mechanical strength and unsatisfactory antifouling performance over the long term …

Adhesion of bacteria on surfaces and the resultant biofilm formation is a great risk to human
health care services, food packaging and storage, and the marine industry. This has …