Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling
Fouling of surfaces caused by pollution, contamination, humidity and microorganisms is one of the major sources of the degradation of mineral and composite materials. The inhibition of foulant growth is essential for the prevention of different kinds of damage, ranging from aesthetic, mechanical and...
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| author | Nikolaos D. Papadopoulos Polyxeni Vourna Pinelopi P. Falara Panagiota Koutsaftiki Sotirios Xafakis |
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| description | Fouling of surfaces caused by pollution, contamination, humidity and microorganisms is one of the major sources of the degradation of mineral and composite materials. The inhibition of foulant growth is essential for the prevention of different kinds of damage, ranging from aesthetic, mechanical and chemical, to risks concerning human and environmental health. This study proposes a new approach for the development of a transparent preservative material with water-repellent and biocide attributes through the use of a sol-gel method. It was found that Si–O–Si dense networks can effectively grow into the micro-pores of mineral and cellulose-based materials, promoting self-cleaning properties as well as sufficient protection against bio-fouling. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-43f33d65d77148dd8630276ed22d7bef2024-01-04T01:56:44ZengAIMS PressAIMS Materials Science2372-04842023-11-01106981100310.3934/matersci.2023053Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from foulingNikolaos D. Papadopoulos0Polyxeni Vourna1Pinelopi P. Falara2Panagiota Koutsaftiki 3Sotirios Xafakis41. BFP Advanced Technologies, Athens, Attica 11633, Greece2. Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (INN), National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", Agia Paraskevi Attikis, Athens 15341, Greece1. BFP Advanced Technologies, Athens, Attica 11633, Greece1. BFP Advanced Technologies, Athens, Attica 11633, Greece1. BFP Advanced Technologies, Athens, Attica 11633, GreeceFouling of surfaces caused by pollution, contamination, humidity and microorganisms is one of the major sources of the degradation of mineral and composite materials. The inhibition of foulant growth is essential for the prevention of different kinds of damage, ranging from aesthetic, mechanical and chemical, to risks concerning human and environmental health. This study proposes a new approach for the development of a transparent preservative material with water-repellent and biocide attributes through the use of a sol-gel method. It was found that Si–O–Si dense networks can effectively grow into the micro-pores of mineral and cellulose-based materials, promoting self-cleaning properties as well as sufficient protection against bio-fouling.https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/matersci.2023053?viewType=HTMLwater-repellent coatingsantifungalself-cleaningwood preservationmarble and stone protectionbio-fouling |
| spellingShingle | Nikolaos D. Papadopoulos Polyxeni Vourna Pinelopi P. Falara Panagiota Koutsaftiki Sotirios Xafakis Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling AIMS Materials Science water-repellent coatings antifungal self-cleaning wood preservation marble and stone protection bio-fouling |
| title | Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling |
| title_full | Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling |
| title_fullStr | Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling |
| title_short | Dual-function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling |
| title_sort | dual function coatings to protect absorbent surfaces from fouling |
| topic | water-repellent coatings antifungal self-cleaning wood preservation marble and stone protection bio-fouling |
| url | https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/matersci.2023053?viewType=HTML |
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