METHOD FOR IMPROVED STABILITY OF LAYER-BY-LAYER ASSEMBLIES FOR MARINE ANTIFOULING PERFORMANCE WITH A NOVEL POLYMER

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and polymer for improving stability of Layer-by-Layer (LbL) assemblies or films such as for antifouling performances in a sea water environment. Stability enhancement is achieved by an application of a custom made polyanion that can be easily crosslinked in a mild condition without any other chemical addition, or high energy radiation, to form covalent bond, with any polyamines.