A ship "stealth" paint is about to be born!

Recently, China Paint Procurement Network was informed that Engtron Technology Center is studying the subject of biosilting. It is reported that the hull biosilting increased shipping company costs and global carbon dioxide emissions. Engtron plans to develop a new coating that will make the hull "invisible" to microorganisms and protect it from biofilms, algae and shellfish, which will benefit the world economy and global climate change This growing "biosilting" will increase fuel consumption for ships and increase carbon dioxide emissions from the world's oceans. According to the International Maritime Organization, billions of dollars are spent each year on biosilting. Engtron is working to develop a new environmentally friendlyto solve this challenge by treating biosilting. The coating will confuse microbes into mistaking the hull in front of it for seawater and therefore no longer attempt to perch on the hull.
problem of biosilting has long plagued shipping companies around the world: microbes perch on hulls that rough the surface of smooth hulls. This increases friction in the water, which reduces the speed of the ship's navigation. In addition, ships need more power to maintain speed, which increases fuel costs and has a negative impact on the environment. Shipping accounts for about 90%
of global
.
" biosilting is one of the unresolved problems in the coatings industry. To date, we have not found the best solution for marine coatings that meet the requirements of high efficiency and environmental protection. This is why anti-biosilting coatings have become an important topic in our new Intelligent Surface Solutions Technology Center. "Stefan Silber, Head of Coating Additive Innovation Management,
Resource Efficiency business
said. At the Technology Center, experts conduct research that is not limited to marine coatings, but also includes antifreeze protective , antibacterial coatings, and dust-proof surfaces.
To solve the problem of biosilting in the hull, Eng Created scientists have adopted a strategy in a new coating: they combine hydrophobic silicones with hydrophobic polymers to form two-parent polymers, with hydrophobic and hydrophobic zones alternating. The hydro-water zone draws water to the hull and forms a water shell around the polymer, making the hull "invisible" to microorganisms. Constant changes with hydrophobic areas can further confuse microorganisms: they cannot clearly identify the surface of the hull, nor can they clearly identify the hull from the sea. Because of this uncertainty, they usually choose to stay away from the hull.
If the microorganisms are still inhabiting the hull, the anti-adhesion effect of the hydrophobic zone becomes a second defense mechanism: the foundation material for this new anti-biosilting solution is
SILIKOPON ® EF
silicone hybrid resin that ensures that microorganisms are difficult to locate on the hull from the start. This is due to the ultra-low surface pressure and extremely smooth surfaces of silicone products, whicheasy-to-clean surfaces. Microbes do not attach securely to the hull, and those lucky enough to stay on thehull are washed away by the current even when the ship is sailing at low speeds.
", we have adopted a proven product while expanding Ingtron's expertise. As a result, we have successfully developed a new coating solution to solve the biosilting problem of the hull without the need to directly eliminate microorganisms.
Silber
said.
researchers have made positive progress in developing innovative products: the new hybridization system has been proven to be effective after field testing under real-world conditions. Currently, scientists are working with customers in the industry to develop coatings based on this new system.
are also confident that extending the coating's re-painting cycle will help shipping companies reduce maintenance costs and mitigate negative effects such as high fuel consumption from biosilting.
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