NEW ANTIFOULING TECHNOLOGY GIVES MARINE ORGANISMS THE SHAKE

摘要

Micanti BV is looking to change the way a vessel's hull is coated. While marine antifoulings have traditionally taken the form of paints, Holland-based Micanti BV has developed a non-toxic fouling defense foil wrap called Thorn-D. Created five years ago by Micanti founder Dr. ir. Rick Breur, Thorn-D is an easy-to-apply, self-adhesive foil that can be applied on all hull surfaces and last for up to five years. Placed on top of a tie coat, the foil creates an environmentally friendly barrier against organisms. The textured barrier takes the form of short fibers that are prickly, vibrate and sway making the surface unattractive for organisms to attach themselves to-the goal isn't to kill the organisms, but rather repel them.