Structure modified, nanostructured synthetic fumed silica technology was introduced more than a decade ago for improving scratch resistance and mechanical strength across coatings and adhesives / sealant industry fields. New developments now create novel design which offer environmentally sustainable improvement to anti-fouling performance in marine environments.

This paper addresses how the use of select, tailor-made structure modified fumed silica technology (SMS) formulated synergistically with copper oxide (Cu2O) improves the antifouling behavior and life-cycle performance of antifouling coatings.

A brief review of the model to explain the positive effects of structure modified fumed silica in Cu2O based antifouling coatings will be presented. Specific performance enhancements of increased stability and a reduced leaching of copper ions will be addressed.

Subject
Coating performance, Zinc rich coatings, Coatings, Oxides, Metal surfaces, Structures, Oxide films, Silica, Biomass, Oxide surfaces, Coating formulation, Copper, Elements
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2017
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