AUSTRALIA LEADS GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE COATINGS INSPIRED BY NATURE
March 22nd, 2023
Australia is at the forefront of developing innovative marine coatings that draw inspiration from nature. These have the potential to not only protect ships from biofouling but also reduce fuel consumption by up to 10% by mimicking the properties of streamlined natural surfaces.
The development of nature-inspired slippery surfaces can significantly decrease the likelihood of microorganisms, barnacles or algae attaching themselves to ships, which can slow and damage vessels.
They also allow ships to avoid using traditional antifouling coatings containing arsenic ...
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