Novel Environment Friendly Coatings for Marine Applications
RFT-133
Invention Summary
Proprietary and novel, silicone-based compounds (and methods for synthesis), some of which incorporate tethered biocide moieties (for marine applications), have been developed that can be used in coating formulations to prevent or reduce fouling by marine life and related substances on ship surfaces.
Properties
- Prevent or reduce fouling of ship hulls and other surfaces by aquatic organisms.
- Some compositions meet certain environmental standards (utilize an approved biocide).
- Effective anti-fouling properties.
Invention Premise
Developmental Stage
This method has been successfully lab tested and is ready to be used in larger scale applications.
Patents
National phase patent applications have been filed in the United States, Europe, and Japan from PCT/US04/031140. Two additional PCT patent applications related to this technology have been filed with fully preserved worldwide PCT patent rights.
Inquiries
Joy Goswami
NDSU Research Foundation, Fargo, ND 58105
Phone: 701-231-7886
Fax: 701-231-6661
Email: jaideepgoswami@ndsurf.org
* Publications Available upon Request