Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 568 - 568
Published: March 14, 2025
Marine
biofouling
is
a
major
problem
that
contributes
to
the
failure
of
man-made
marine
structures.
Conventional
antifouling
coatings
release
heavy
metal
ions
for
antimicrobial
purposes
are
no
longer
in
line
with
today’s
environmental
issues.
In
this
paper,
layer-by-layer
(LBL)
self-assembled
coating
based
on
an
addition
reaction
between
polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PVP)
and
phenols
anchor
pyrogallic
(PG)
effect
stainless
steel
surfaces
presented.
For
purpose,
three
phenolics
were
selected,
their
effects
compared.
Field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy,
contact
angle
measurement,
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS)
Fourier
transform
infrared
analysis
(FTIR)
used
thoroughly
characterize
LBLPGs,
results
showed
superior
homogeneity
significant
delamination.
Simulated
friction
tests
inhibited
Staphylococcus
aureus
(S.
aureus),
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli),
Phaeodactylum
tricornutum
(P.
tricornutum)
by
more
than
90%
reduced
coefficient
surface
from
0.38
0.24,
demonstrating
resistance
effects.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 793 - 793
Published: March 17, 2025
Antifouling
coatings
stand
out
as
one
of
the
highly
efficient
ways
to
mitigate
surface
contamination.
Traditional
antifouling
have
a
major
drawback:
they
rely
on
toxic
and
environmentally
hazardous
compounds.
These
substances
not
only
lead
ecological
harm
but
also
disrupt
natural
equilibrium
ecosystems.
Consequently,
in
recent
years,
eco-friendly
bio-coatings
emerged.
This
review
focuses
mechanisms
processes
underlying
contaminant
adhesion,
laying
solid
foundation
for
grasping
principles
coating
design.
It
further
elaborates
general
strategies
developing
bio-based
solutions,
highlighting
their
potential
across
wide
array
applications.
Finally,
this
carefully
analyzes
current
challenges
confronted
by
puts
forward
future
development
directions.
Through
comprehensive
overview,
we
aim
expand
influence
technologies,
promote
application
marine
medical
fields,
provide
examples
establishment
environmental
protection
policies.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 1454 - 1454
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Marine
biofouling
presents
numerous
challenges,
including
increased
drag,
reduced
efficiency,
and
ecological
imbalance.
This
review
an
overview
of
recent
advances
in
antifouling
coatings.
First,
essential
preparation
techniques
such
as
cold
spray,
plasma
magnetron
sputtering,
laser
cladding
are
introduced,
the
specific
characteristics
each
method.
Next,
performance
Cu-doped
Ag-doped
coating
is
analyzed.
Emphasis
placed
on
differences
composition,
methods,
their
effects
anticorrosion
properties.
The
future
development
technologies
also
discussed,
emphasizing
creation
multifunctional
coatings,
optimization
microstructures
for
better
performance,
advancement
sustainable
materials
to
minimize
environmental
impact.
