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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Marine Biology

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  • Biofouling negatively impacts underwater facilities, affecting environment, energy, and economy.
  • Conventional antifouling materials like organic silicon and fluorine compounds exhibit poor substrate adhesion and mechanical stability.
  • Existing solutions struggle with long-term durability and effective biofouling prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel composite antifouling coating with enhanced adhesion and mechanical stability.
  • To create a durable coating that effectively prevents biofouling on underwater structures.
  • To investigate the structure-property relationships of composite antifouling materials.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of composite coatings using plant-based carnauba wax (CW) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) on rough substrates.
  • Utilizing the mobility of liquated CW to infiltrate micro-nano structures for strong adhesion.
  • Chemical bonding of PDMS oligomers/polymers to form a composite structure with CW.
  • Systematic investigation of material composition and structure effects on antifouling performance and mechanical stability.

Main Results:

  • The composite coating exhibits strong adhesion to substrates due to CW infiltration into surface micro-nano structures.
  • The PDMS component enhances lubricating properties and creates a robust composite structure.
  • The coating demonstrated exceptional mechanical stability under destructive testing.
  • Remarkable resistance to various forms of biofouling, including protein attachment, bacterial adhesion, diatom deposition, and biofilm formation.

Conclusions:

  • A novel composite antifouling coating strategy using CW and PDMS has been successfully developed.
  • The unique bonding mechanism ensures superior mechanical stability and antifouling efficacy.
  • This high-performance coating offers a promising solution for real-world applications in marine environments.