Abstract
Antifouling coatings are widely applied to protect ship hulls from biofouling settlements and growth. The protection is attained by coating polishing and release of biocides from the surface of the film. However, the biocidal release rate is not optimal, which results in a higher loading of the coating than required, and poorly water-soluble biocide particles, such as copper pyrithione (CuPT), may not be fully dissolved prior to the release.
This study demonstrates how silica aerogels can be used to improve the biocide utilization and lower the loading of CuPT in antifouling coatings. To map the underlying mechanisms of action, characterization of silica aerogel-coated CuPT crystals has been performed.
This study demonstrates how silica aerogels can be used to improve the biocide utilization and lower the loading of CuPT in antifouling coatings. To map the underlying mechanisms of action, characterization of silica aerogel-coated CuPT crystals has been performed.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2022 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
| Event | 17th Coatings Science International Conference - Noordwijk, Netherlands Duration: 27 Jun 2022 → 30 Jun 2022 Conference number: 17 |
Conference
| Conference | 17th Coatings Science International Conference |
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| Number | 17 |
| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Noordwijk |
| Period | 27/06/2022 → 30/06/2022 |