Nontoxic, Self-Cleaning Silicone Fouling Release Coatings

Abstract

Biofouling on ship hulls presents a significant challenge for the U.S. Navy. Fouling on the hulls of marine vessels has been shown to reduce maximum speed and increase propulsive fuel consumption1. Historically, marine antifouling paints have utilized compounds toxic to marine organisms, such as triorganotin, as a means of combating the fouling problem2. In recent years, the environmental impact of these coatings has come under scrutiny3,4. The application of triorganotin-based paints has been prohibited on smaller vessels (< 25 m) and the U.S. Navy has discontinued its use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 2001
Accession Number
ADA399920

Entities

People

  • Christina D. Wood
  • James Resue
  • Judith Stein
  • Kathryn Truby
  • Owen Harblin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fish
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Surface Properties
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Surface Coatings Technology.