Project description
Fouling (the growth of marine organisms) onto ships or other surfaces is a serious problem that dramatically increases fuel consumption and spreading of invasive species. To overcome the fouling problem current methods mainly use antifouling paint containing harmful biocides. The focus of this project is to develop new conducting coatings and to study the prevention of biofilm growth on surfaces under electrochemical stress. Different types of conducting paints will be developed by adding conducting carbon compounds such as graphite powder, carbon nanotubes and graphene into commercial paints. This research is performed in collaboration with the defence industry in South Australia and is supported by the Australian Research Council.
Further information
Biofilm Research and Innovation Consortium
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