Rapid Prototyped Biomimetic Antifouling Surfaces for Marine Applications. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Neill, Paul; Barrett, Alan; Sullivan, Timothy; Regan, Fiona; Brabazon, Dermot
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 3:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 527
• Page End: 532
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: biomimetic -- PMMA -- textured surface -- diatoms -- antifouling -- fouling-release -- rapid prototyping; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2016.01.085
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Fouling-release coatings typically rely on a mechanical shear force (usually generated by movement in the marine environment) to remove bio-matter. This is problematic in situations where the surface of interest will remain in a static state (e.g. marine sensors). Here we investigate the antifouling properties of textured surfaces of regular patterns in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) in a static marine environment. Nine PMMA samples were prepared and the effect of hole-size and spacing on marine diatom adhesion was studied. Self-replenishing silicone oil was tested in each textured surface, and impact of oil transfer on diatom settlement was also investigated.