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Developing Antifouling Surfaces by Preventing Adhesion

Summary

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a more environmentally conscious approach to antifouling that relies on reduction of marine organisms' ability to adhere to surfaces. Application of this agent is highly effective, with a 30 percent to 60 percent reduction in adhesion strength of marine organisms. Reduced adherence facilitates removal, resulting in less maintenance and increased efficiency without the environmental impact associated with heavy metals.

Technology Benefits

Reduces adhesion strength of marine organisms by 30 percent to 60 percentEnvironmentally-safe solution would replace heavy-metal-based antifouling agents Potential uses extending beyond marine vessels

Technology Application

MaterialsManufacturingGreen TechnologyChemical Analysis

Detailed Technology Description

Jonathan WilkerWilker Research GroupPurdue ChemistryJonathan WilkerPurdue Materials Engineering

Countries

United States

Application No.

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Country/Region

USA

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