Antifouling Block Copolymer Surfaces that Resist Settlement of Barnacle Larvae

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2007 · Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering

OSTI ID:959955

Weinman, C; Krishnan, S; Park, D; Paik, M; Wong, K; Fischer, D; Handlin, D; Kowalke, G; Wendt, D

Marine biofouling is a serious problem caused by the accumulation and settlement of barnacles, macroalgae, and microbial slimes on the hulls of seafaring vessels. Biofouling can significantly increase drag, leading to startling consequences with regards to fuel consumption. Environmentally compatible solutions to biofouling are being sought as traditional metal-based systems of fouling control are being phased out due to their inherent toxicity. Further exasperating the problem of biofouling is the vast range of fouling organisms and environmental conditions experienced throughout the world. This renders the development of a universal biofouling coating a significant challenge.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source
• Sponsoring Organization: Doe - Office Of Science
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC02-98CH10886
• OSTI ID: 959955
• Report Number(s): BNL-82941-2009-JA; TRN: US201016%%1099
• Journal Information: Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 96
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
BIOLOGICAL FOULING
COATINGS
COPOLYMERS
FOULING
FUEL CONSUMPTION
LARVAE
TOXICITY
SHIPS
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