The corrosion process is a major source of metallic material degradation, particularly in
aggressive environments, such as marine ones. Corrosion progression affects the service …

The degradation of materials by corrosion action involves high financial expenses in its
prevention and in its recovery. Therefore the development of multifunctional and smart …

Hybrid materials (HMs) offer unique properties as they combine inorganic and organic
components into a single material. Here, we developed HM coatings for marine antifouling …

An indole derivative containing a carbon-carbon double bond was purposefully synthesized
by the Friedel-Crafts reaction based on 6-chlorine-1H-indole and characterized by IR, 1 H …

Marine biofouling can cause a biocorrosion, resulting in degradation and failure of materials
and structures. In order to prevent sea creatures from attaching to the surface, in this work, a …

Simultaneously endowing marine coatings with excellent intrinsic bactericidal and anti-
adhesion properties is a subject of great practical significance and challenge. Inspired by …

The work provides an economic sustainability and environmental impact analysis for the
validation of a biocide-free antifouling coating for marine applications able to reduce fuel …

Free adjustment of micro/nanophase‐separation degrees in coatings is not easily
accessible, which is a big handicap in the development of phase‐separation‐related …

Amphiphilic coatings are nowadays described as the most promising strategy for the
achievement of an effective and eco-friendly antifouling marine paint, based on a physical …

Any solid, unprotected, and undefended surface in the aquatic environment will be fouled.
Fouling, on the other hand, can affect a wide range of species that can tolerate some …