ArticleACS omega2022
Characterization and Release Mechanisms of Aerogel-Encapsulated Biocide Crystals for Low-Loading and High-Utilization Antifouling Coatings.
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- Encapsulated biocides in facade materials impact leaching and UV stability, resulting in lower aquatic toxicity of the eluates.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2025Article
- Preparation of Thifluzamide Polylactic Acid Glycolic Acid Copolymer Microspheres and Its Effect on the Growth of Cucumber Seedlings.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- Development of Antifouling Coatings Based on Quaternary Ammonium Compounds through a Multilayer Approach.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
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Abstract
Silica aerogel-encapsulated biocide crystals can potentially enhance the protection efficiency of antifouling coatings, thereby lowering the impact on nontarget aquatic life. In the present study, copper pyrithione (CuPT) crystals are encapsulated by silica aerogel to obtain loadings of 50-80 wt % CuPT. For optimal design of the heterogeneous particles and mapping of the underlying biocide release mechanisms, the aerogel-encapsulated biocide crystals are characterized by scanning (transmission) electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, mercury intrusion porosity, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis, and light scattering. The microscopic examination demonstrates that the elongated CuPT crystals are encapsulated by a thin highly porous silica layer. When varying the CuPT loading of the aerogels, it is possible to tune the particle size, pore volume, and specific surface area of the aerogels. Furthermore, this study suggests that the hydrophilic aerogel-encapsulated CuPT, when used in antifouling coatings, attracts seawater and contributes to an efficient controlled release of active CuPT.
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