An Uncomplicated Strategy for a Complex Problem
There exists a critical environmental and economic need for non-toxic marine coatings which effectively control biofouling on vessels and other submerged structures. A feasible approach must be broadly effective but also must not be economically prohibitive or overly complex in its implementation. These coating technologies have also demonstrated efficacy in reducing dairy fouling during pasteurization.
What we are doing
The goal of our research is to develop coating technologies that synergistically combine anti-fouling and foul-release properties. Towards this goal, we have developed “PEG-silane amphiphiles” that can be readily formulated into coatings to boost resistance to marine biofoulers.
Publications on this research
Investigating the effect of an antifouling surface modification on the environmental impact of pasteurization process: An LCA study
Zouaghi, S.; Frémiot, J.; André, C.; Grunlan, M.A.; Gruescu, C.; Delaplace, G.; Duquesne, S.; Jimenez, M. “Investigating the effect of an antifouling surface modification on the environmental impact of pasteurization process: An LCA study,” ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2019, 7, 9133-9142.
View the ArticleStability of silicones modified with PEO-silane amphiphiles: Impact of structure and concentration
Ngo, B.K.D.; Lim, K.K.; Stafslien, S.J.; Grunlan, M.A. “Stability of silicones modified with PEO-silane amphiphiles: Impact of structure and concentration,” Polym. Degrad. Stab., 2019, 163, 136-142.
View the ArticleAntifouling amphiphilic silicone coatings for dairy fouling mitigation on stainless steel
Zouaghi, S.; Barry, M.E.; Bellayer, S.; Lyskawa, J.; André, C.; Delaplace, G.; Grunlan, M.A.; Jimenez, M. “Antifouling amphiphilic silicone coatings for dairy fouling mitigation on stainless steel,” Biofouling, 2018, 34, 769-783.
View the ArticleAntifouling silicones based on surface-modifying additive amphiphiles
Rufin, M.A.; Ngo, B.K.D.; Barry, M.E.; Page, V.M.; Hawkins, M.L.; Stafslien, S.J.; Grunlan, M.A.. “Anti-fouling silicones based on surface-modifying additive (SMA) amphiphiles,” Green Mater., 2017, 5, 4-13.
View the ArticleNon-toxic, anti-fouling silicones with variable PEO-silane amphiphiles content
Faÿ, F.; Hawkins, M.L.; Réhel, K.; Grunlan, M.A.; Linossier, I. “Non-toxic, anti-fouling silicones with variable PEO-silane amphiphiles content,” Green Mater., 2016, 4, 53-62.
View the ArticleBacteria and diatom resistance of silicone modified with PEO-silane amphiphiles
Hawkins, M.L.; Fav, F.; E. Cheverau; Linossier, I.; Grunlan, M.A.“Bacteria and diatom resistance of silicone modified with PEO-silane amphiphiles,” Biofouling, 2014, 30, 247-258.
View the ArticleMinimally adhesive polymer surfaces (MAPS) prepared from star oligosiloxanes and star oligofluorosiloxanes
Grunlan, M.A.; Lee, N.S.; Mansfeld, F.; Kus, E.; Finlay, J.A.; Callow, J.A.; Callow, M.E.; Weber, W.P.+ “Minimally adhesive polymer surfaces (MAPS) prepared from star oligosiloxanes and star oligofluorosiloxanes,” J. Poly. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2006, 44, 2551-2566.
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