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Category: Antifoulants

News (133)

Barnacle Repelling Tech Protects Ship Hull

An antifouling biotechnology developed by I-Tech AB has reportedly protected the hull and other areas of the world’s largest hospital ship in a recent successful test.

Researchers Develop Mussel-Inspired Membrane

Engineers at the University of Bath in England have recently developed a new kind of polymer-coated membrane that can separate chemicals for water filtration.

Autonomous ‘Hullbot’ Can Remove Fouling

A Sydney, Australia-based startup has reportedly developed an autonomous underwater robot that can inspect and clean biofouling on ship hull surfaces.

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Daily Quiz (30)

Svenska Aerogel’s antifouling paints technology, SeaQare, is being tested in Florida to demonstrate its efficacy in a different geographical and environmental context by using what type of testing?

Within the last year, what has appeared on U.S. Navy warships, attracting the attention of active and retired navy personnel?

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Weekly Poll (2)

A recent study found that environmentally friendly alternatives to copper-based antifouling paint were best at keeping fouling at bay on ships and vessels. Do you believe the coating industry will shift towards sustainable antifouling coatings?

Researchers worldwide have been working in recent years to develop nontoxic and biobased antifouling agents to eventually replace traditional antifoulants in marine coatings. Is a sea change coming soon in the antifouling world?

Problem Solving Forum (5)

What causes bubbles in an ablative antifouling coating?

What type of antifouling or foul-release coating will provide the greatest protection in warm tropical waters, and for how long?

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Articles (16)

Coatings Conversation

from JPCL, May 2017

Top of the News

from JPCL, June 2016

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Events (4)

JPCL EUROPE Marine Coatings Conference

September 10, 2014

Workshop: Evaluating Antifouling Performance

November 28 - December 1, 2012

16th Intl Congress of Marine Corrosion & Fouling

June 24 - June 28, 2012

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Video Learning Center (15)

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.

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