The field of hybrid materials has grown so wildly in the last 30 years that writing a
comprehensive review has turned into an impossible mission. Yet, the need for a general …

The number, extent, diversity, and global reach of submerged static artificial structures
(SSAS) in the marine environment is increasing. These structures are prone to the …

Traditional self-polishing antifouling coatings kill surface organisms by releasing toxic
substances, which are damaging to the ecosystem. As a natural antimicrobial substance …

Biofouling is a major issue for many industries including ship**, oil, and gas and can lead
to accelerated corrosion, particularly for structures and components in and around salt …

Nanomaterial-incorporated surfaces with microstructures have been widely used for marine
antifouling coatings, yet limited green antifouling coatings are currently available for …

Polymers are widely used in many areas, but often their individual properties are not
sufficient for use in certain applications. One of the solutions is the creation of polymer …

Biosilica, synthesized annually only by diatoms, is almost 1000 times more abundant than
industrial silica. Biosilicification occurs at a high rate, although the concentration of silicic …

Dendritic polyglycerol (PG) was covalently coupled to 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)
by an anionically catalyzed ring-opening polymerization generating a dendritic PG-HEMA …

Fouling, the unwanted accumulation of marine organisms and debris on submerged
surfaces, is a pervasive problem in marine environments as it can have significant …

Due to environmental regulations, antifouling marine coatings must be gradually replaced
by biocide-free coatings. Marine organisms weakly adhere to fouling release coatings …