Non-Toxic, Self-Cleaning Silicone Fouling Release Coatings.

Abstract

Because Duplex coatings containing silicone oils encapsulated with hard Thermoset wall materials exhibit poor abrasion resistance and a high degree of fouling, two microcapsule manufacturers have been identified for preparation of gel wall microencapsulations. A carbinol terminated PDMS and two ablative oils were synthesized for use in the compositions downselected for panel preparation for subcontractor sites. Twelve panels of each of twelve downselected formulations and a control were prepared, by either spray application or by drawdowns depending on material availability, and distributed to SUNY-Buffalo, Bridger Scientific, FIT, and Hawaii. An additional 9 panels were prepared for Bridger Scientific deployment at a site in Massachusetts. Panels were also prepared for deployment at FIT. These include a tethered oil and a tetherable antimicrobial.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327536

Entities

People

  • James A. Cella

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Barnacles
  • Body Weight
  • Coatings
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Environment
  • Fouling
  • Fresh Water
  • Materials
  • Microcapsules
  • Physical Properties
  • Resistance
  • Salt Water
  • Skin Friction
  • Water
  • Wear Resistance

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  • Surface Coatings Technology.