Biofouling can cause economic losses in the marine sector and adversely affect the
environment. Antifouling coatings are special paints that prevent marine organisms from …

High-salt wastewater treatment is one of the hot topics in environmental protection industry.
Under the requirement of “Zero Liquid Discharge”, thermal evaporation is necessary, and it …

Through a creative combination of solar-driven photo-generated electron cathodic
polarization effects and the barrier nature of two-dimensional (2D) materials, highly …

Biofouling and corrosion of underwater equipment induced by marine organisms have
become major issues in the marine industry. The superior corrosion resistance of Fe-based …

Smart responsive materials are capable of responding to external stimuli and, compared to
traditional materials, can be effectively reused and reduce usage costs in applications …

To solve the problem of poor photocathodic protection (PCP) effect of pure TiO 2 nanotubes
(NTs) on Q235 carbon steel (CS), CaIn 2 S 4 nanosheets (NSs) and SnO 2 nanoflowers …

Scratches on surfaces caused by abrasion induce the deterioration of the mechanical and
optical properties of materials used in wearable electronics, soft robotics, optical lenses, and …

The invasion of alien species via marine organisms attaching to the surfaces of ship hulls is
a growing problem. A number of countries have introduced corresponding regulations to …

This review is dedicated to self-healing silicone materials, which can partially or entirely
restore their original characteristics after mechanical or electrical damage is caused to them …

With the rapid development of the modern industrial marine economy, metal corrosion and
biological fouling of marine ships and engineering equipment have become the main …