Combating Biofouling And Soiling

Biofouling and soiling is expensive for the society. Bacterial adhesion on medical implants before operation can cause complicated infections. Barnacle adhesion on tankers increases the friction to water and more fuel is needed to move the tanker. Adhesion of soil on a painted house decreases the value of the property. Hence a roadmap for fast development of coatings providing true antibiofouling properties will decrease cost for society and provide a market opportunity for the coating company.