Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1227 - 1227
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
The
extended
immersion
of
ships
in
seawater
frequently
results
biofouling,
a
condition
characterized
by
the
accumulation
marine
organisms
such
as
barnacles
and
algae.
To
combat
this
issue,
application
anti-fouling
coatings
to
hull
surfaces
vessels
has
emerged
one
most
effective
strategies.
In
response
increasing
global
emphasis
on
environmental
sustainability,
there
is
growing
demand
for
that
not
only
demonstrate
superior
efficacy
but
also
adhere
stringent
standards.
traditional
use
organotin-based
self-polishing
coatings,
known
their
high
toxicity,
been
prohibited
due
concerns.
Consequently,
progressive
shift
toward
development
environmentally
friendly
coatings.
This
paper
reviews
toxicity
limitations
associated
with
conventional
It
provides
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancements
field,
including
novel
low
surface
energy
biomimetic
nanostructured
each
leveraging
distinct
mechanisms.
evaluates
composition
performance
these
emerging
identifies
key
technical
challenges
remain
unresolved.
proposes
multi-faceted
approach
addressing
challenges,
suggesting
potential
solutions
enhancing
effectiveness
compatibility
technologies.
forecasts
future
research
directions
trajectories
emphasizing
need
continued
innovation
achieve
both
sustainability
performance.
Journal of Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
ABSTRACT
Biological
fouling
will
cause
severe
damage
to
the
functionality
of
marine
underwater
facilities,
shorten
their
service
life,
impede
normal
operation,
and
trigger
a
biological
invasion
event.
The
traditional
antifouling
coatings
release
heavy
metal
elements,
which
harm
environment.
To
overcome
this
issue,
self‐polishing
resin
based
on
vanillin
methacrylate
(VMA)
was
prepared
via
free
radical
polymerization
method.
In
seawater,
VMA‐based
achieve
through
hydrolysis
phenolic
ester
group.
mechanism
VMA
calculated
using
density
functional
theory
by
Cp2k
software,
results
show
that
achieves
one‐step
S
N
2
mechanism.
It
exhibited
antibacterial
environmentally
friendly
properties
releasing
vanillin,
is
natural
active
substance.
antibacterial,
diatom
adhesion
inhibition,
9‐month
field
test
demonstrated
excellent
performance
coatings.
provides
novel
concept
for
has
promising
application
prospect.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Marine
biofilms
are
globally
ubiquitous
surface-associated
microbial
communities
that
have
gained
increasing
attention
due
to
their
distinctive
structure
and
functions.
The
aim
of
this
study
is
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
the
current
scientific
understanding,
with
specific
focus
on
naturally
occurring
develop
diverse
marine
abiotic
surfaces,
including
microplastics,
seafloor
sediments,
subsurface
particles,
submerged
artificial
structures
susceptible
biocorrosion
biofouling
induced
by
biofilms.
This
article
presents
recent
advancements
discoveries
concerning
diversity,
structure,
function,
dynamics
these
in
environment,
highlighting
ecological
biogeochemical
dimensions,
while
also
serving
as
an
inspiration
for
further
investigations
into
