The classification of silicones in the literature is as broad as their properties and
applications; in this work, we have restricted the discussion to polydimethylsiloxanes …

Progress in materials science is associated with the development of nanomaterials in terms
of energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and low-cost methods. Since the use of tributyltin …

Marine biofouling profoundly influences marine industries and activities. It slows the speed
and increases the fuel consumption of ships, corrodes offshore platforms, and blocks …

Because of the environmental and economic casualties of biofouling on maritime navigation,
modern studies have been devoted toward formulating advanced nanoscale composites in …

1. INTRODUCTION Any surface immersed in seawater is subjected to the settlement of
marine organisms (bacteria, algae, mollusks), known as fouling or biofouling. This unwanted …

Excessive and indiscriminate use of antibiotics to treat bacterial infections has lead to the
emergence of multiple drug resistant strains. Most infectious diseases are caused by …

Marine biofouling generally refers to the undesirable accumulation of biological organisms
on surfaces in contact with seawater. This natural phenomenon represents a major …

Fouling initiated by nonspecific protein adsorption is a great challenge in biomedical
applications, including biosensors, bioanalytical devices, and implants. Poly …

A comprehensive survey of the recent developments on the synthesis, properties and
applications of silicone containing copolymers is provided. Influence of (single bondR 2 …

A variety of functional polymer brushes and coatings have been developed for combating
marine biofouling and biocorrosion with much less environmental impact than traditional …