Impact of Molecular Weight on Anti-Bioadhesion Efficiency of PDMS-Based Coatings
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Abstract
Silicone elastomer coatings have shown successful fouling release ability in recent years. To further enhance the design of silicone coatings, it is necessary to fully understand the mechanisms that contribute to their performance. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the molecular weight of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and antibioadhesion efficiency. PDMS-based coatings were prepared via a condensation reaction, with a controlled molecular weight ranging from 0.8 to 10 kg·mol−1. To evaluate changes in surface wettability and morphology, contact angle experiments and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were performed. Finally, the antibioadhesion and self-cleaning performance of PDMS coatings was carried out during in situ immersion in Lorient harbor for 12 months. Despite small variations in surface properties depending on the molecular weight, strong differences in the antibioadhesion performance were observed. According to the results, the best antibioadhesion efficiency was obtained for coatings with an Mn between 2 and 4 kg·mol−1 after 12 months. This paper provides for the first time the impact of the molecular weight of PDMS on antibioadhesion efficiency in a real marine environment.
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OpenAlex topics: Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry · Polymer Surface Interaction Studies · Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
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Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et de Chimie Marines (LBCM), EMR CNRS 6076, Université Bretagne Sud, IUEM, CS7030, 56321 Lorient, France
Nautix, Parc d’activités Les 5 Chemins, 56520 Guidel, France
Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et de Chimie Marines (LBCM), EMR CNRS 6076, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, 29000 Quimper, France
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Agence Nationale de la Recherche
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