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Scale up, Field Testing, and Optimization of Nontoxic, Durable, Economical Coatings for Control of Invasive mussels at Hydropower Facilities (Final Report for CRADA 527)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2483348· OSTI ID:2483348
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  1. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
  2. Dry Surface Technologies LLC, Guthrie, OK (United States)
  3. Lorama Group Inc., Mississauga ON (Canada)
  4. Prometheus Innovations LLC, Lafayette, LA (United States)
  5. Taylor Shellfish Company, Inc., Seattle, WA (United States)
  6. BioBlend Renewables LLC, Park Ridge, IL (United States)
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In this effort, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) demonstrated the technical maturation of a durable, economical, and nontoxic coating (Superhydrophobic Lubricant Infused Composite, SLIC) that prevents invasive mussels and other unwanted organisms from growing on hydropower and marine structures. The physical characteristics of SLIC were measured using a variety of industry standard methods, just as a commercially available paint would, to show that it can rival other antifouling paints on the market not just in antifouling efficacy, but in structural integrity. SLIC also underwent extensive field testing in diverse field sites across the US to demonstrate that it is effective in varying environments. Engagement with industrial partners showed there is continued interest and need for a cost-effective, durable antifouling coating such as SLIC.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); Dry Surface Technologies LLC, Guthrie, OK (United States); Lorama Group Inc., Mississauga ON (Canada); Prometheus Innovations LLC, Lafayette, LA (United States); Taylor Shellfish Company, Inc., Seattle, WA (United States); BioBlend Renewables LLC, Park Ridge, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Technology Transitions (OTT); USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Water Power Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
2483348
Report Number(s):
PNNL--37141; CRADA-527
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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13 HYDRO ENERGY
antifouling
antifouling coatings
antifouling materials
commercialization
hydropower
superhydrophobic