Self-healing, highly elastic and amphiphilic silicone-based polyurethane for antifouling coatings
Xiaobin Lin, Qingyi Xie, Chunfeng Ma, Guangzhao Zhang
Abstract
) and low elastic modulus (1.9 MPa), so it exhibits good fouling release performance. Besides, the amphiphilic side chains can effectively resist protein adsorption and adhesion of the marine bacteria Pseudomonas sp. and diatom Navicula incerta. The novel design can improve the resistance of silicone coating to biofouling and mechanical forces and is promising for high-performance antifouling coatings.
Topics & Concepts
BiofoulingMaterials sciencePolyurethaneAmphiphileSiliconeSelf-healingPolymer scienceComposite materialPolymerCopolymerChemistryMembraneBiochemistryPathologyAlternative medicineMedicineMarine Biology and Environmental ChemistryPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesAntimicrobial agents and applications