Design and Development of Fluorinated and Biocide-Free Sol–Gel Based Hybrid Functional Coatings for Anti-Biofouling/Foul-Release Activity

Design and Development of Fluorinated and Biocide-Free Sol–Gel Based Hybrid Functional Coatings for Anti-Biofouling/Foul-Release Activity

Biofouling has destructive effects on shipping and leisure vessels, thus producing severe problems for marine and naval sectors due to corrosion with consequent elevated fuel consumption and higher maintenance costs. The development of anti-fouling or fouling release coatings creates deterrent surfa...

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Main Authors: Silvia Sfameni, Giulia Rando, Maurilio Galletta, Ileana Ielo, Marco Brucale, Filomena De Leo, Paola Cardiano, Simone Cappello, Annamaria Visco, Valentina Trovato, Clara Urzì, Maria Rosaria Plutino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Gels
Subjects:
sol–gel technique
anti-fouling properties
fouling release activity
marine bacteria
non-biocide release
amphiphilic coating
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/8/9/538

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