Minimally Adhesive, Advanced Non-toxic Coatings of Dendrimeric Catalysts in Sol-Gel Matrices

Abstract

We have developed new xerogel coatings with organochalcogenide or metal oxide catalysts for the activation of hydrogen peroxide as anti-fouling, fouling-release surfaces. The catalysts perform more efficiently when covalently attached to the xerogel framework. The use of organosiloxanes allows the preparation of organically modified xerogel surfaces with tunable surface energy, porosity/roughness, and topography. The use of longc-hain fluorocarbons allows the generation of phase separated materials with antifouling/fouling-release characteristics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 19, 2015
Accession Number
ADA625891

Entities

People

  • Michael R. Detty

Organizations

  • University at Buffalo

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antifouling
  • Antifouling Coatings
  • Catalysts
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Energy
  • Films
  • Fouling Organisms
  • Free Radicals
  • Hydrogen
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Peroxides
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Surface Energy
  • Surface Properties

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry