A fracture mechanical analysis of fouling release from nontoxic antifouling coatings

• Published in: Progress in organic coatings Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 188 - 192
• Main Author: Brady, Robert F.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Lausanne Elsevier B.V 01.11.2001; Elsevier Sequoia
• Subjects: Adhesion; Applied sciences; Coatings. Paints, varnishes and inks; Elastomer; Exact sciences and technology; Film formation and curing, properties, testing; Fracture mechanics; Marine fouling; Modulus; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Surface energy; Thickness; Thickness; Fracture mechanics; Marine fouling; Modulus; Elastomer; Adhesion; Surface energy; Coating material; Fluorine containing polymer; Antifouling paint; Adjuvant; Siloxane polymer; Release

The successor to toxic antifouling coatings has been pursued for many years. Attempts to create perfectly nonfouling surfaces from polymers containing fluorine and silicone have been made, but marine fouling adheres to all surfaces yet investigated. The focus of our efforts has shifted from the coat...