Research Progress of Self-Healing Coatings on Ships Against Biological Pollution: A Review
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Abstract
Marine biofouling is a well-established and significant challenge for the maritime industry. Self-healing coatings applied to ships have demonstrated superior surface properties, including enhanced corrosion resistance and the ability to mitigate biological contamination. Consequently, numerous studies have been conducted to assess different self-repairing coatings, which incorporate mechanisms such as microcapsules, dynamic covalent bonds, and ion exchange. This review begins with an introduction to the process of biofouling formation. It then provides a comprehensive outline of the self-healing coatings that have been developed to improve wear resistance, summarizing the advancements in this area. Finally, building upon these three coating systems, this paper offers a summary of the fabrication and protection technologies for self-healing coatings, including the preparation of micro/nano containers, corrosion warning mechanisms, and intelligent responsive protection. Furthermore, the review explores the future prospects of self-healing coatings, offering valuable insights for researchers in the field. The potential limitations of their application scenarios are also addressed.
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OpenAlex topics: Polymer composites and self-healing · Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition · Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
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Affiliations
School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Control Engineering, Shanghai Polytechnic University, Shanghai 201209, China
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
Funding
High-tech Ship Research Project of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
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