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Joanna Karasiewicz1, Marta Thomas2, Paulina Nowicka-Krawczyk3
1Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznan, Poland.
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This article presents the concept of using a functionalised siloxane compound HOL9 with amphiphilic properties as a coating for cement composites to enhance their antifouling properties against algae. The biological properties of the compound were assessed based on its ability to inhibit chlorophyll fluorescence intensity, which is used as an indicator of photosynthetic activity and biofilm development. The greatest decrease in algal photosynthetic activity was observed for a 10% aqueous solution of HOL9 applied by painting. In these conditions, the maximum chlFI value decreased by 97.6%. In addition, the impact of the protective coating containing HOL9 on the fundamental physical and mechanical characteristics of the cement composite, along with its resilience to frost cycling, was thoroughly investigated. The coating applied by immersion demonstrated a 50.7% strength loss after 150 freeze-thaw cycles, while the coating applied by painting exhibited a 43.8% loss. In comparison, the control samples experienced a 42.8% strength reduction. It has been demonstrated that the method of application, the modifier concentration, and the type of solvent can have a substantial impact on the protective properties of concrete. The most marked inhibition of algae photosynthetic activity was observed with a 10% aqueous solution applied by painting.
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