Novel Environment Friendly Coatings for Marine and Medical Applications
RFT-179
Scientists at North Dakota State University have combined biocidal and fouling release activities into a single polymeric formulation to develop a unique environmentally friendly coating that holds promise in both marine and medical applications. This novel formulation consists of biocidal moieties that are tethered to its polymer matrix, which in turn prevent them from leaching into the environment.
Studies have demonstrated this biocidal moiety to be capable of killing several types of marine organisms that come in contact with the coating surface. Their complementary fouling release property enables those marine organisms not affected by the biocide to be easily sloughed off.
Besides marine applications, this coating has been shown to render anti-microbial properties on medical devices.
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