University Chemistry ›› 2016, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (2): 1-5.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX20160201

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Progress in the Development of Environmentally Friendly Marine Anti-Biofouling Systems

Chun-Feng MA1,2,Guang-Ming LIU1,*(),Guang-Zhao ZHANG1,2   

  1. 1 Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
    2 Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
  • Published:2016-03-15
  • Contact: Guang-Ming LIU E-mail:gml@ustc.edu.cn

Abstract:

Marine biofouling is a globally unsolved problem in marine industries and activities.It is urgent to develop environmentally friendly anti-biofouling systems.In this paper, we review the recent progress in the development of environmentally friendly marine anti-biofouling systems and discuss the future directions.

Key words: Marine anti-biofouling, Environmentally friendly, Multi-functional antifouling materials, Antifoulants