Review of Progress in Marine Anti-Fouling Coatings: Manufacturing Techniques and Copper- and Silver-Doped Antifouling Coatings
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Abstract
Marine biofouling presents numerous challenges, including increased drag, reduced efficiency, and ecological imbalance. This review presents an overview of recent advances in antifouling coatings. First, essential preparation techniques such as cold spray, plasma spray, magnetron sputtering, and laser cladding are introduced, including the specific characteristics of each method. Next, the antifouling performance of Cu-doped and Ag-doped coating is analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the differences in coating composition, preparation methods, and their effects on antifouling and anticorrosion properties. The future development of antifouling technologies is also discussed, emphasizing the creation of multifunctional coatings, the optimization of coating microstructures for better performance, and the advancement of sustainable materials to minimize environmental impact.
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OpenAlex topics: Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry · Metal and Thin Film Mechanics · Lubricants and Their Additives
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Affiliations
College of Automotive Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
College of Mechanical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
School of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, West Anhui University, Yueliangdao Road, No. 1, Lu’an 237010, China
Funding
2024 Anhui Provincial University Scientific Research Project · 2024 Provincial Department of Education Science and Engineering Teachers’ Internship Program in Enterprises
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