Molecular Design and Nanoarchitectonics of Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Sol–Gel Systems for Antifouling Coatings

Environmental protection, especially fouling protection, is a very topical and wide-ranging issue. This review explores the development, molecular design, and nanoarchitectonics of sol–gel-based hybrid coatings for antifouling applications. These coatings combine inorganic and organic materials, off...

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Main Authors: Markus Bös, Ludwig Gabler, Willi Max Leopold, Max Steudel, Mareike Weigel, Konstantin Kraushaar
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/12/768
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Ludwig Gabler
Willi Max Leopold
Max Steudel
Mareike Weigel
Konstantin Kraushaar
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description Environmental protection, especially fouling protection, is a very topical and wide-ranging issue. This review explores the development, molecular design, and nanoarchitectonics of sol–gel-based hybrid coatings for antifouling applications. These coatings combine inorganic and organic materials, offering enhanced stability and adaptability, making them ideal for protecting surfaces from fouling. This review covers key antifouling strategies from the past decade, including biocidal additives, fouling resistance, release mechanisms, and surface topological modifications. The sol–gel hybrid systems prevent biofilm formation and organism attachment by leveraging molecular interactions, making them particularly useful in marine environments. Additionally, the study emphasizes the coatings’ environmental benefits, as they offer a potential alternative to traditional toxic antifouling methods. Overall, this research underscores the importance of sol–gel technologies in advancing eco-friendly antifouling solutions.
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spelling doaj-art-a89a048495364a6eb22eb656999197222024-12-27T14:27:49ZengMDPI AGGels2310-28612024-11-01101276810.3390/gels10120768Molecular Design and Nanoarchitectonics of Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Sol–Gel Systems for Antifouling CoatingsMarkus Bös0Ludwig Gabler1Willi Max Leopold2Max Steudel3Mareike Weigel4Konstantin Kraushaar5Institut für Anorganische Chemie, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09596 Freiberg, GermanyInstitut für Anorganische Chemie, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09596 Freiberg, GermanyInstitut für Anorganische Chemie, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09596 Freiberg, GermanyInstitut für Anorganische Chemie, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09596 Freiberg, GermanyInstitut für Anorganische Chemie, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09596 Freiberg, GermanyInstitut für Anorganische Chemie, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 09596 Freiberg, GermanyEnvironmental protection, especially fouling protection, is a very topical and wide-ranging issue. This review explores the development, molecular design, and nanoarchitectonics of sol–gel-based hybrid coatings for antifouling applications. These coatings combine inorganic and organic materials, offering enhanced stability and adaptability, making them ideal for protecting surfaces from fouling. This review covers key antifouling strategies from the past decade, including biocidal additives, fouling resistance, release mechanisms, and surface topological modifications. The sol–gel hybrid systems prevent biofilm formation and organism attachment by leveraging molecular interactions, making them particularly useful in marine environments. Additionally, the study emphasizes the coatings’ environmental benefits, as they offer a potential alternative to traditional toxic antifouling methods. Overall, this research underscores the importance of sol–gel technologies in advancing eco-friendly antifouling solutions.https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/12/768antifoulingsol–gelxerogelinorganic–organic hybrid coatingfouling resistfouling release
spellingShingle Markus Bös
Ludwig Gabler
Willi Max Leopold
Max Steudel
Mareike Weigel
Konstantin Kraushaar
Molecular Design and Nanoarchitectonics of Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Sol–Gel Systems for Antifouling Coatings
Gels
antifouling
sol–gel
xerogel
inorganic–organic hybrid coating
fouling resist
fouling release
title Molecular Design and Nanoarchitectonics of Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Sol–Gel Systems for Antifouling Coatings
title_full Molecular Design and Nanoarchitectonics of Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Sol–Gel Systems for Antifouling Coatings
title_fullStr Molecular Design and Nanoarchitectonics of Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Sol–Gel Systems for Antifouling Coatings
title_full_unstemmed Molecular Design and Nanoarchitectonics of Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Sol–Gel Systems for Antifouling Coatings
title_short Molecular Design and Nanoarchitectonics of Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Sol–Gel Systems for Antifouling Coatings
title_sort molecular design and nanoarchitectonics of inorganic organic hybrid sol gel systems for antifouling coatings
topic antifouling
sol–gel
xerogel
inorganic–organic hybrid coating
fouling resist
fouling release
url https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/12/768
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