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Marine Pollution Prevention Using Photoluminescent Antifouling Agents

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Marine Pollution Prevention Using Photoluminescent Antifouling Agents

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  • Author: Georgios Arvanitkis
Any marine equipment in contact with or submerged in a seawater environment is prone to marine fouling. This is the growth and adhesion of aquatic organisms, such as algae, on the surface of the marine equipment. Its presence can result in increased fuel consumption and a dramatic rise in maintenance costs. Current methods for fouling prevention involve using materials with added natural antifouling agents, detachment characteristics and low surface energy. Materials with excellent photoluminescence (PL) properties have proven to be an alternative option, as the presence of light plays a crucial role in preventing fouling.

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