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  • Marine Biology
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Chemistry

Background:

  • Increasing environmental regulations necessitate non-toxic antifouling (AF) systems.
  • Erodable AF paints using biodegradable polymers and authorized biocides offer a solution.
  • Optimizing AF paint efficiency requires exploring novel additives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of surface modifiers (Tween 80, Span 85, PEG-silane) on AF paint properties.
  • To evaluate the effects of these additives on hydrophobicity, hydration, and copper release.
  • To assess the antifouling performance of paints incorporating these additives.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of biodegradable AF paints with varying surface modifiers.
  • Characterization of paint surface properties (hydrophobicity, hydration).
  • Quantification of copper ion release rates.
  • Assessment of microfouling development on coated surfaces.

Main Results:

  • Addition of 3% additives modulated hydrophobicity and hydration.
  • No significant increase in copper release was observed with additive incorporation.
  • Significant reduction in microfouling development was achieved.

Conclusions:

  • Surface modifying additives can enhance the performance of biodegradable AF paints.
  • Mixing copper thiocyanate with these additives yields efficient, eco-friendly AF paints.
  • These formulations represent a promising advancement in non-toxic antifouling technology.