Mechanical Properties of Protective Coatings against Marine Fouling: A Review

The accumulation of marine organisms on ship hulls, such as microorganisms, barnacles, and seaweeds, represents a global problem for maritime industries, with both economic and environmental costs. The use of biocide-containing paints poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems, affecting both targe...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Pistone, Cristina Scolaro, Annamaria Visco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/2/173