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Summary: This study focuses on the research frontier of marine antifouling coatings from a bionic perspective. It demonstrates three main bioinspired strategies: natural antifoulants, bioinspired polymeric antifouling coatings, and biomimetic surface microtopographies. The fabrication methods, antifouling performances, advantages, and drawbacks of these coatings are presented along with an interpretation of the antifouling mechanisms.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yong Sang Cho et al.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuyao He et al.
Summary: This study developed a novel multifunctional integrated glass inspired by the hexagonal microstructure array of mosquito compound eye, which achieved omni-repellency towards water/fog/ice/contaminants through laser texturing. The textured glass showed good durability and transmittance, with added capabilities including self-cleaning for various contaminants, anti-fogging, and icing delay effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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Chemistry, Applied
Baoluo He et al.
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PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Avishek Kumar et al.
Summary: This article discusses the challenges of marine biofouling in maritime industries, highlighting drawbacks of current biocide-based approaches. It also introduces strategies based on natural antifouling products and physio-chemical properties. Furthermore, it reviews environmentally friendly marine antifouling technologies based on advanced nanocomposites, synergistic effects, and biomimetic approaches, comparing their benefits and potential drawbacks to existing techniques.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Bing et al.
Summary: Nature-inspired superhydrophobic surfaces, such as those found in the aquatic plant Salvinia, have unique heterogeneous eggbeater structures that provide superhydrophobicity and strong adhesion. These surfaces demonstrate durable air-retainability underwater. However, the complex structures present manufacturing challenges, requiring advanced techniques for replication.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anika Benozir Asha et al.
Summary: This review highlights the importance of zwitterionic polymers in surface modification and the use of a dopamine adhesive layer for the immobilization of the zwitterion layer. The conjugation of dopamine and zwitterions is categorized into four different approaches, providing promising pathways for the development of non-fouling surfaces.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinglin Lu et al.
Summary: Membrane desalination is a promising technology for addressing water scarcity globally, but still faces technical obstacles. Progress has been made in the development of TFC membranes, but there is still a gap between industrial needs and academic research in designing high-performance TFC membranes.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
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ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
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Engineering, Environmental
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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Thuy T. D. Nguyen et al.
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(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feilong Zhang et al.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2020)
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Biophysics
Hsiu-Wen Chien et al.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
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Engineering, Chemical
Yuan Liao et al.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lu-Yu Zhou et al.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Niankun Guo et al.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2020)
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Daliang Liu et al.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2020)
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huichao Jin et al.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2020)
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ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2020)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haotian Bai et al.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2020)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
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ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
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ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yesol Kang et al.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xunjia Li et al.
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Chemistry, Physical
Tianji Ma et al.
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Engineering, Chemical
Binyu He et al.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenliang Huo et al.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Yan et al.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xin Li et al.
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L. Tian et al.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mohamed S. Selim et al.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2020)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Hiroyuki Tetsuka et al.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jin-Oh Jeong et al.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2020)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Louisiane Verger et al.
CURRENT OPINION IN SOLID STATE & MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2019)
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Qi Li et al.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ting He et al.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Biaobiao Yan et al.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Xuemu Li et al.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chiyu Wen et al.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2019)
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Zhenjiang Li et al.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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Nicholas J. W. Penfold et al.
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Jorge Cored et al.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2019)
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Yibin Liu et al.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
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Biophysics
Xiaoyan He et al.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2019)
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Wei Bing et al.
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(2019)
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Kiduk Han et al.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2019)
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Materials Science, Biomaterials
Huichao Jin et al.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihao Li et al.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Rachel Rosenzweig et al.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2019)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tuan D. Ngo et al.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2018)
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Shuo Yin et al.
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(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peng Liu et al.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Toktam Rezayi et al.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2017)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Mingrui He et al.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2016)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Sivan Nir et al.
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xinzhen Zhao et al.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2016)
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Biophysics
Peng Wang et al.
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(2015)
