Amphiphilic, Siloxane-based Fouling Release Coatings for Oil Boom Applications and Comprehensive Biological Laboratory Efficacy Testing

Abstract

Objectives: 1. Explore lower cost alternatives to the synthesis of amphiphilic silicone fouling-release (FR) coatings; 2. Explore methods to improve the adhesion of FR coatings to oil boom components; 3. Provide testing to ONR researchers using laboratory assays of FR coating properties. The project focused on objectives 2 and 3. A screening experiment was carried out to explore different surface treatments on the adhesion of coatings subjected to a high pressure water jet. Based on the screening, several systems were selected for field trials in Florida. NDSU completed comprehensive biological laboratory efficacy assessments for 6 ONR Pis and 3 discretionary testing collaborators, comprising 428 unique coatings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 20, 2020
Accession Number
AD1101934

Entities

People

  • Dean C Webster
  • Shane J. Stafslien

Organizations

  • North Dakota State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Biological Laboratories
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Fungi
  • Indicator Dyes
  • Materials
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Polymers
  • Surface Finishing
  • Surface Properties
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.